1930

One of the most viewed and most famous images came from the 1930's and was shot by Lewis Hine and is yes a candid image shot.

The image is called 'Lunch atop a skyscraper'
Taken in 1932

Photo credit: nytimes.com

This image was taken as the workers on the empire state building took a lunch break all sat together and the line composition and order in this image is what makes it so appealing. The obvious depth shown in the image really puts into perspective the dangers and differences between era's and the beautiful pattern of the city in the distance really empowers the men and makes them look almost god like. 'Gods of the city' almost as they sit high above everyone else but however looking so average.