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Out in the Hood
Photograph by David Alan Harvey

The sidewalk outside a liquor store doubles as a front porch for two Harlemites. Rather than sit in stifling apartments, many residents hang out on the street, where they can catch up with friends or just take in the scene.



Camera: Leica M6
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 35mm f/1.2
Speed and F-Stop: 1/250 @ f/3.5
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Time of Day: Afternoon
Lighting Techniques: Natural light





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