Originally posted by RBellavance It seems there are two "schools of thought" regarding street photography. One is "longish lens candid from afar", the other is "wide-ish lens from up close". I tend to prefer the latter, as it often makes the viewer feel like he is "in" the scene.
I'm of the wide school of thought because my view of street shooting is that you are down at or near the street; it's happening all around you, and your opportunity to frame and focus is fleeting. A wide angle lens not only gives the feeling of being there, but a margin for error. With a 12-15mp sensor or modern 35mm film, you've got room to crop.
You can take photos of the street from your room with a longer lens, but that is window shooting. (That's for you, Mike
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