Special Session's first day, continued
(Nikon D2Xs, Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm, I/320th sec. @ f/4, ISO 320)
Gov. Martin O'Malley has been photographed numerous times — mostly by The Sun's photographers. He has been the focus of our lenses a whole lot. We're talking many, many times here. You can't throw a stick at a stack of Sun newspapers without hitting a picture of O'Malley.
While covering the sort of things like the Special Session of the General Assembly, I try tremendously to get pictures not seen before — or at least a smidge different. This can be done through composition, lens choice, light or exposure, among many things.
This photograph of O'Malley wallking outside Government House to meet with the press hits me for various reasons. The light striking O'Malley, the wringing hands, pensive look and huge binder with massive paperwork; it all combines into a nice photo with a nice look and feel.
It may not get published in any form. Whatever the case, I do know it works for me and is better than a staid, literal stand-up photograph. It conveys much more.
