Katz’s Ordering Line

Katz’s Ordering Line – New York, New York Finishing up my coverage at Katz’s, I wanted to feature this image I shot while waiting in the ordering line for my sandwich. I mentioned yesterday how many of my photos at Katz’s have been similar over the years. Yes, I have consistency, but too much consistency can also become boring. One of the ways I change things up, even if the photographic subject is similar, is to use different gear. A lens can make you see and frame differently. A camera, and its controls, can add a different set of friction that makes the process more difficult, but also more rewarding. That was the case here. I was shooting with the Leica M246, which requires manual rangefinder focusing. It can be a pain in the neck, but when I achieve focus at the right time, it becomes extra special. It’s like golf, where you might flub a bunch of shots but finally hit one beautiful drive. I was obviously focusing on the woman. Everyone else was facing forward, concentrating on…

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