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« on: May 30, 2006, 09:16:28 AM » |
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This was my first attempt at getting out into a very public place and photographing. I'm still very shy when it comes to photographing strangers, and I think this shows in the photos, but it's a step closer to where I want to be. I'll post a link to the Flickr slide-show instead of hogging space here. There are 16 pics in all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkt/sets/72157594149593794/show/ |
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sandeha
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2006, 11:19:16 AM » |
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Not bad at all, though the contrast is on the high side. The last time I saw someone post their 'first' street shots (on PN) they had used a 135mm lens ... with confident results. Jus' keep at it.
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nelsonfoto
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2006, 02:30:34 PM » |
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Very contrasty, yes, but several nice compositions. Hope you get out and do more of this.... it can be addictive.  |
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Mike Kovacs
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2006, 03:32:03 PM » |
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I think you're off to a good start. There are some enviably good compositions in here.
Now for the honest part - I don't do "street" photography as I understand it, but this does not seem to be "street" to me. There is one thing carrying a camera around an amusement park, but its quite another pointing one in the face of strangers on a city street. I've never really had the cahones for real in your face street photography - I'm sure these guys get a good punch in the face from time to time!
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Wayne
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2006, 04:59:59 PM » |
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KirkT
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2006, 04:12:38 AM » |
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Yeah, I used the Hi-Matic. The heavy contrast is a personal preference of mine.
I agree that it isn't quite street like others, which is why I put the street part in quotes. It is a style that I like and would like to get to that point.
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Mike Kovacs
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2006, 04:22:21 AM » |
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I agree that it isn't quite street like others, which is why I put the street part in quotes. It is a style that I like and would like to get to that point. Me too! I sort of like the idea of a small TLR as a street camera. I'm not talking about secret photography, but I think even though the camera sticks out like a sore thumb, not bringing it to eye level keeps people off their guard. Well that and the ladies always seem to be attracted to a TLR  |
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nelsonfoto
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2006, 05:06:08 AM » |
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I think street is how the individual defines it. I shoot street as I define it, whether taking candids at the market or grabbing shots at a rally; and I'm certain the fancy boys in NYC might argue endlessly with me as to what constitutes street, etc., but that, to me, is like the argument over what constitutes art, an argument I am not concerned with.
For the record, my idea of street is anything shot in the public commons or in and around people at public events, fairs, whatever.
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KirkT
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2006, 05:28:22 AM » |
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Me too! I sort of like the idea of a small TLR as a street camera. I'm not talking about secret photography, but I think even though the camera sticks out like a sore thumb, not bringing it to eye level keeps people off their guard.
I totally agree. It's a wlf thing. I'm buying the Kowa Super 66 and hope that'll help. I remember reading a quote by Arbus about using the Mamiya TLR because of those exact reasons; not being in your face. |
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nelsonfoto
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2006, 05:42:52 AM » |
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I think the issue some folks have with people pointing standard 35mm rigs at them is the "eyeballing" thing we have, especially in the USA. It's akin, I suspect, to being stared at or ogled... direct eye contact is considered a challenge, a threat, and in some regions can get you in a world of hurt PDQ.
I'm lucky in some ways. I'm a big man, and people tend to defer to me on the street, not that I take pride in that, just that I tend to be the dominant object on a sidewalk. I'm also not afraid to speak to people or to engage them with my eyes, smile, etc., so I pull off some pretty good shots with my 35mm gear.
The worst times I've had have been when working tight spots with my WA, which is understandable.... more troublesome than eye contact, to many, is invasion of personal space, and in the USA we are generally protective of our PS, especially Anglo-Americans it seems.
That said, having the Rolleicord on my that afternoon with Bruce, out in Siloam Springs, at the barbershop, well that was a plus, and perhaps it was only because those guys were themselves vintage stock... whatever the case, that portrait of the one guy was one of the best I've taken, very relaxed, so maybe there is something magic about the TLR or other "eyes down" rigs.
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