James G. Dainis

For this photo, I had to find a time of day when the tide was high so the water would be smooth and the sun would be in a position such that the shadow cast on the rear abutment would be dead vertical. The slightest angle on the shadow throws the whole symmetry off. The first time I checked the sun and tide tables, carried my 8×10 camera, film holders, tripod, etc. etc, by train, subway and foot to the site and got everthing set up, a barge pulled in front and didn't move until the window of opportunity was gone (only a matter of a few minutes, the sun moves faster than you think). I could only pack up and come back another day when I got the shot.