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Shooting action shots on the boardwalk at Coney Island

Shooting action shots on the boardwalk at Coney Island

From the course: Photo Essay: Coney Island

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Shooting action shots on the boardwalk at Coney Island

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- So, continuing on my way on this beautiful boardwalk. Again, didn't take long for me to spot something that I thought was interesting. And, that was a young man dancing and walking on his hands. You know, that's just inherently interesting. I wish I could do that. I can't. But I'm going to photograph someone who can. (Shutter clicking) - Yo! (laughing) - I'm just going to take a few more shots of you, and then if you agree, I can send you some copies if you want, email. - Okay. - Alright, you do your thing and I'm just going to shoot. I mean, you did it anyway. - These guys are dancers, they can dance. - Oh, I see. Okay, okay. Gotcha. - These guys are just dancers. - No, no. Just like whatever you do, like you're doing. I just like what you're doing. Just do what you normally do. I started shooting. I used my 35mm lense, because I wanted to get him, and some of the environment, and the scene. He's moving pretty fast. I, of course, want a fast shutter speed, but, generally I mean…

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