David Allen Harvey rocking the M9 in Rio

Harvey and Allard have very different styles; but, they both have a very intuitive sense of color I wish I had. I have to think about color when I shoot it, since I've shot primarily B&W most of my life. But Harvey and Allard shot slow Kodachrome much of their careers, and have completely internalized composing with color.
 
Harvey tends to expose for the highlights and just let the shadows go to black if the dynamic range is too great. It creates a unique look in color.
 
it's ironic that for so long the message was "see in black and white". i have "seen" in black and white for so long that i should probably try "seeing in color" one of these days.

early Geographic with Harvey shooting 6x9 color was what sunk me. after that it was photography morning, noon and night.
 
Is it me, or does anyone else feel DAH looks a little awkward with his classic hyper shooting of dancing subjects in close range? It seems to be his favorite modus operandi. In almost every video there is a clip where he shoots like that.
 
GSNfan said:
Is it me, or does anyone else feel DAH looks a little awkward with his classic hyper shooting of dancing subjects in close range? It seems to be his favorite modus operandi. In almost every video there is a clip where he shoots like that.
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Well he's usually just dancing along with everyone, always a smile on his face. I don't think it's awkward. Gilden, that's awkward.
 
Tipton said:
Well he's usually just dancing along with everyone, always a smile on his face. I don't think it's awkward. Gilden, that's awkward.
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Gilden and DAH are on opposite scale of things. Gilden photographs essentially whats not considered photogenic, he also uses a very aggressive technique that can put off people of finer sensibilities. DAH photographs beautiful places, beautiful girls everything nice and colorful.

I'm not taking sides, I'm a fan of both.
 
pachuco said:
That is a cool video! Do you think this is a shift in how pros feel about Leica? After all the problems with the M8 is the M9 finally accepted as the real deal? I hope so.
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I use the M9 daily for my work. I don't really see a problem with it. There are limitations. But not so much problems. Every pro I know displays a sense of envy over the M9. But the size and carrying weight is a huge sacrifice over the convenience and do it all capability of a DSLR.
 
GSNfan said:
Gilden and DAH are on opposite scale of things. Gilden photographs essentially whats not considered photogenic, he also uses a very aggressive technique that can put off people of finer sensibilities. DAH photographs beautiful places, beautiful girls everything nice and colorful.

I'm not taking sides, I'm a fan of both.
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I'm a fan of both as well, but for Gilden I like his work outside of NYC more than his NYC stuff. I'm just saying I don't think there's any awkwardness to David's approach. He's a hyper and outgoing guy, full of energy and I think it comes though in the way he works. People respond well to it in those settings as well. My view of it anyway.
 
swoop said:
I use the M9 daily for my work. I don't really see a problem with it. There are limitations. But not so much problems. Every pro I know displays a sense of envy over the M9. But the size and carrying weight is a huge sacrifice over the convenience and do it all capability of a DSLR.
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If I could rid myself of my work dslr gear now for an M9, I would, sadly it would probably only get me a little over halfway there :(
 
I always tell myself that I am going to shoot a whole job with just my film Leica. Usually, I wind up shooting about half Leica and half Canon. I think one is a crutch but I'm not sure which one...
 
In 2007 in Sicily he was using a D200 with 20/2.8 and 28/1.4 lenses. Also used SB400 and sometimes internal flash. The bag is a Dakine messenger with camera insert.

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I hung out with David about a year ago in Bangkok, and I can't remember what camera he was using.....but I remember that he was interesting to talk to....

Cheers, Michael
 
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