As I walked down State St. towards Olde Third Ward St. I passed an alley where there was a man outside shovelling the snow away from a trash can near a back entrance to one of the restaurants or bars that is there. I heard him from far away, but wanted to try to get a little closer. I had my headphones on, so I figured it would look like I was just strolling along listening to music. I turned the recorder on and put it in my pocket set to low sensitivity. I put the mics in one hand and slid them up just inside my coat sleeve. I listened and adjusted the way they were positioned until they were still hidden, but picking up good sound. I then began to walk by him while recording and moving my hands trying to find steadiness and good quality recording. I realized I would have to stop walking for a few seconds when I got near him and pulled out my cell phone. I acted like I was just checking my calls or something, meanwhile I was steadying my hand and finding the right position about 15 ft away. I sat for about a minute "messing with my phone" while he continued his project undisturbed. Then I just walked away back the way I came as though I was lost. Click on the picture to hear the sound of a guy shovelling snow!
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