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FollowLegless wrestler, Isaiah Bird, competes in Times Square
Legless wrestler, Isaiah Bird, competes in Times Square
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cshahar
May 15, 2016
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loriosbornelegg
August 01, 2017
My son wrestles and this is one of the toughest sports to do, this young man is amazing. Awesome composition, beautiful picture!
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Location
This photo was taken in Duffy Square in Times Square, New York City.Time
It was midday in the heart of NYC. The sun was covered by an array of May clouds, allowing just enough light to seep throughLighting
Taking this photo in Times Square offered an immense amount of lighting, not from the time of day, but from the surrounding LED signs, lights, and billboards. Light was everywhere, making things simplerEquipment
This was shot with a Canon 5D MKIII with a 70-200 IS USMIIInspiration
I had heard about this young man before, a youth wrestler with no legs. I had seen specials on television about him, but seeing it in person was an unbelievable sight. I had to capture this moment.Editing
I did some slight toning in Photoshop, to really accentuate the minor detailsIn my camera bag
I always have my 5D MKIII with the 70-200 IS USM II, but also carry along an extra battery, flash, 24-105 IS, and 24-70 IS. I also usually have a monopod, but not for this photoFeedback
I would advise anyone looking to capture a similar moment to just keep your eyes open. For me, I was at an event not for this individual and it just short of happened, so always have a camera by your side, because you never know what you might run into Geoff