The Baker Concrete Night Pour Continuation
essence of this operation. From a height of 12 floors,
the proper photo equipment required an extremely long telephoto lens
and massive tripod that had to be maneuvered over the adjacent building's
ledge.
There were two 2 roof options. Within 15 minutes of
setting up computers and photo gear at the first location, an uninformed
security guard discovered our propped open door and promptly escorted
off the roof. We immediately switched to the second location that was
approved by the security guard. We had to move quickly because a large
storm was approaching from the South.
The new location actually gave us a better view of the
concrete pour. We could see lightning on the horizon and the wind picked
up to a steady 30 mph. Hanging over the edge of
the building under these conditions was more than scary, but we had
to get the shot. Fortunately the storm stayed away just long enough
for us to complete the shoot.
As we were packing up, a few close lightning strikes let
us know it was time to get off of that roof pronto! Down on the ground
it was a different story. The rain didn't stop the beeping trucks and
tireless workers in yellow slickers who kept pouring concrete without
missing a beat.
I found a covered area near the jobsite trailer and watched
until the rain started to come down in sheets. As I left the construction
site, drenched in rain and sweat, I looked back at those fearless guys
pouring still more concrete. They earned a higher level of respect from
me that night that I won't soon forget.
