This is a contuation of Part 3 (both series were shot during the same walk). My wife works in the Wall Street area, right around the corner from the New York Stock Exchange. Since I got down there a little early, I told her we would meet at the George Washington statue across the street from the NYSE.

As I approched, I took a shot of the NYSE building from this angle

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Since I was out all day, I didn't know anything about yesterday's market drop so I was a little puzzled when I got closer and saw all the madness. There were cameras and reporters everywhere.

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We even saw our favorite local reporter, Linda Schmitt from Fox5NY...

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It was complete pandemonium, so much that many of the bystanders didn't know what was happening, but it didn't stop them from pulling out the camera phones.

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[vievetrick]

great series. What lens?

[maxwell1295]

great series. What lens?

Thanks! I used a combination of lenses here (I had 2 K200D bodies). Most were shot with the DA*50-135mm. I also used the DA14mm and Sigma 24-60mm.

[maxwell1295]

A great series

cheers

Thanks!

Excellent reportage, and a fine set of photos. I've spent more years than I ever expected around there.

It's definitely a crazy place....especially down in that area.

Looks like he's constipated.

Nice shots. I'm going to be in New Jersey this weekend and I always try and get into NYC for an afternoon. I love going to NYC and experiencing the controlled chaos of so many people. NYC has to be my favourite US City to visit.

I know what you mean. Having grown up in the city, I make sure I get in there whenever I can...

Did anyone jump while you were there?

Great shots, Maxwell. Sharp as a tack and perfectly exposed 'Johnny on the spot!'

Nope, no jumpers.....I think it's because the windows in the newer buildings are all sealed.

One word. FANTASTIC!

Thanks, Laree...

[cardinal43]

crazy ...crazy as hell ...pandimonium ! Nice story Alan - Will bank for food - gotta give points for originality. It's like standing at a busy street corner and looking up at the sky - eventually you will have a crowd looking up - although the market crash was pretty real - just took my retirement plan to 3 years after death now

I know how you feel. I was warned not to by one of my co-workers, but I took a look at my 401K on Tuesday. It nose-dived 13% in 2 days. Good thing I am movie star handsome and have a wife with a good job.

[dws1117]

Great series. You've got a really good eye.