River Arts Festival, Memphis 2010

[DonTBarnes]

I went planning to shoot the crowd. Most of the festival was small white tents lining both sides of the street. Some 50 shots later, I only had one that I was pleased with, but even then I converted it to b/w.

I liked it due to the older buildings, which was enhanced the b/w effect, the water tower and street car. It took my eye all over. I just which I could have towered over the lady's back in the foreground.

While I'm REALLY interested in your views, I'd also be interested in how YOU tackle a large event. I was not intending to do 'candids'. As it all took place on one LONG street, I couldn't get high enough to give a decent sense of scale. Thanks!

Canon 30D
EF-S 17-85 @85
f/11
1/400
ISO 400

[Michael_2010]

I think you did a pretty good job capturing the crowd and the sense of activity. But, I would have never known what was going on without your explanation.

[EOBeav]

Rather than trying to capture it all, how about capturing details? When you try to get it all in to one shot like this, I find my eyes going all around the place trying to focus on one thing, but never really getting there.

[wejustin]

I think I would like some grain and texture in the picture. The scenery is really neat. It would get it and older feel.