George Forss’s famous interpretation of Times Square – I love the “come and meet those dancing feet” sign – was among the double and triple exposures for which he became famous. Before digital photography, the masters had to know light, shadow, readings and exposures and then use complex darkroom and printing techniques to get the depth and clarity that has never really been duplicated. The great photographers like George were scientists and technicians in a way, as well as artists.

They had to master so many different things. My camera does many of those things for me.

George’s multiple exposures were the envy of photographers all over the world, they offered a new way of interpreting famous and popular and iconic places, like Times Square. You can see George’s writings and photographs on his blog, where many are offered for sale inexpensively. This photo is part of “The Way We Were” project, soon to be a book of pre-9/11 photographs.

You can also read his latest philosophical essay, “Mere Observations About Two Gods.”