G20 summit

Printable View

  • 09-24-2009, 04:49 PM
    Dylan8i
    G20 summit
    So after long debate about weather i should or should not go downtown Pittsburgh, u woke up and my dad had to drive in for work so i hitched a ride and took photos of the G20 summit protesters, and protectors. I was there pretty early in the day (10:30-2:30) and missed (because of time and location) the more rowdy protests. but here are a few of the better shots i got today. (almost all shot with 70-200).


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6351.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6420.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6445.jpg

    all kinds of principles were in attendance
    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6462.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6735.jpg


    protesting is hard work
    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6523.jpg


    shouldn't he know how to get on a horse?
    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6528.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6559.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6772.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6779.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6790.jpg


    http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0/DYL_6867.jpg



    unfortunately i probably won't make it back down tomorrow as im heading out of town for the weekend.

    thanks for looking, and any critiques or comments are gratefully accepted (this isn't my normal kind of photography).
  • 09-24-2009, 05:02 PM
    cm_mtb
    Re: G20 summit
    I think you did a good job capturing the different personalities at the event.

    The cop using the fire hydrant as a stepping stool gave me a good laugh. :)
  • 09-24-2009, 05:50 PM
    Loupey
    Re: G20 summit
    You did a great job. I like #2 for the alignment of the monks against the police in the background.

    But my favorite is the hydrant/police/horse shot! The action, the sign, the policeman in the background, and the horse's demeanor all come together nicely. Send it in to National Geographic - Your Shot.
  • 09-24-2009, 06:53 PM
    Dylan8i
    Re: G20 summit
    thanks guys, the mounting the horse photo has given every one a good chuckle so far..... (loupey ) i may just send it to NG, i made an account and was wondering what photo to submit first (i have about 5 in the process, ill have to make sure i picked the best one).

    Thanks loupey, i took several of the monks in front of the police with either or in focus and at various angles... i like that one the best (although 2 or 3 go together really well).
  • 09-25-2009, 01:18 PM
    caleb
    Re: G20 summit
    The picture of monks is amazing, nice job. Very interesting to see horses with face shields.
  • 09-25-2009, 02:46 PM
    reidsprincess20028
    Re: G20 summit
    I like the nineth one down, with the military at the bridge.
  • 09-27-2009, 03:28 AM
    jetrim
    Re: G20 summit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reidsprincess20028
    I like the ninth one down, with the military at the bridge.

    I agree, you have many good shots here, but the shot with the bridge cordoned off with the Hummer makes the strongest statement for me. I was also surprised to see the horses in full riot gear.
  • 09-27-2009, 05:48 PM
    Dylan8i
    Re: G20 summit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by caleb
    The picture of monks is amazing, nice job. Very interesting to see horses with face shields.

    thanks. monks with the cops behind, or on the bridge? now that i am back from my backpacking trip i gotta go through them again and ill probably find a few more i like, and ill post in here.
  • 09-27-2009, 05:49 PM
    Dylan8i
    Re: G20 summit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reidsprincess20028
    I like the nineth one down, with the military at the bridge.


    that ons is my favorite, the city backdrop ( the tall mellon building is the one my father works in- and was in at the time) along with the diserted road/bridge... very apocalyptic feeling. i think it needs straightened though.
  • 09-27-2009, 05:50 PM
    Dylan8i
    Re: G20 summit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jetrim
    I agree, you have many good shots here, but the shot with the bridge cordoned off with the Hummer makes the strongest statement for me. I was also surprised to see the horses in full riot gear.


    see above comments, and yeah gotta protect the horses to, if they can't see your still screwed.