Little Boy With Ice Cream

[Tuna]

I was looking for shots at an outdoor Arts Fair in Richmond, Va. The exact location was at the Carrilon, a tall structure with a nice winding, stone double-staircase at the base of the building. I was shooting with a Leica IIIc rangefinder which is from 1946 and requires absolute attention to shot setup due to the somewhat uncomfortable (by today's standards) focus, aperture and shutter settings. It was a crowded area and after I had framed and prepared for my shot, I had to repeatedly wait for people going up and down the stairs to exit the scene. With the camera held to my face, I sensed a moment to take an unfettered shot when I noticed from the side a blur running into the frame.

It was the young man in this image. He promptly sat down and began eating his ice cream. About the time I noticed this opportunity to get a nice shot, he noticed me and began mugging for the camera. I managed about 6-7 shots before he ran off. I believe this to be the best of the bunch.

As always, any critique or comments are greatly appreciated.

Tuna

[gahspidy]

Excellent framing here. Great b&w conversion ( I assume thats what it is) A subject who was less aware of the shot being taken, or perhaps with a different mindset might have made this nice image all the more powerful. What really makes this , for me, is the small boy in contrast with the large stone winding steps. Strikes an interesting scene. Another good image from you. keep up your great work, Tuna.

[Tuna]

Great b&w conversion ( I assume thats what it is)

Thanks for your comments. This was shot on Kodak T400CN B&W film.

Tuna

[shesells]

It's weird that he ran up as you were taking photos. He almost looks like he's claiming those stairs as his own. That's a great shot with that tiny live thing at the bottom of the huge cold stone stairs. Good contrast and rendered well.
Kit

[Irish]

I like this shot. The movement in the stairs and hand rail are framed to perfection IMHO. I think the boy adds a human ellement to the scene, maybe a warmth in contrast with the cold stone column and steps. The image could be set in any ara if it were not for the paper cup the boy is holding. Very well done.

[Elysian]

This is one of these shots that make me say when I look it it; "Yes, that's the way to do it!"
Spontaneous kid, nice balance between the blacks, grays and whites, beautiful lines, good composition, well framed.

Good job Tuna ;)