Looking at these images reminds me of how quickly my approach to photography changed under Winogrand's tutelage. Things that I noticed:
• I was using a 50mm lens. This would soon change; Winogrand suggested I switch to a wide-angle lens, which is apparent in other photos.
• The subject matter is simpler. While I tried to pack the image with many people, I was still figuring out the concept of filling the frame in interesting ways. Perhaps it is a function of the lens I was using but it seems individuals are more isolated in these photos.
• I tried the "Winogrand Tilt" (see the last shot) but it clearly didn't work here. I had much to learn.
• I was starting to capture the humor that I had been seeing without my camera. Look very closely at the two boys facing away from the camera.

Also see:
Revisiting the Winogrand Workshop, Part I
Revisiting the Winogrand Workshop, Part II: New Discoveries
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