Originally posted by Alex645 Only the microphones have a clear shot here. So future note: Bring a good long carbon fiber monopod, wide angle lens, set to self-timer as many shots as your menu offers, and go over those heads. You'll still get a 'gaggle', but also a better view of your intended subject. Artistically, I think you ended up with a way more interesting shot than if you got Hollande.
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It was mainly an interview meeting and everyone was just interested in getting as close as possible to the new President.
At photo sessions everybody battles with the same problem and as a result, from my experience, people give themselves and others usually (but not always) a bit more room. At those sessions stepladders are often used.
To hold a 3-4 kg lump of cam at the end of a stick is not easy.
Artistically, I think you ended up with a way more interesting shot than if you got Hollande
I agree, I took the shot to document my failings. But it is not a money shot. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Cheers