Streets Attempted street photography

Attempted street photography · 12:11 AM

I struggle a lot with manual focus... here's what I got trying street photography with moving subjects in San Francisco.

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Frogfish · 01-03-2011, 01:34 AM

That's another great set - some wonderful shots in there. I love #4 for the smile on his face matching the logo on his guitar. #6, 7, 8, 9 & 17 also stand out. I'll say it again .... you have a genuine photographer's eye.

tsakatsaka · 01-03-2011, 02:19 AM

Great series especially the street portraits (4,6,7)

**Fries** · 01-03-2011, 02:21 AM

Classic! I couldn't help but smile at some of the photo's; 3, 4, 7 and 9 for instance.

Last edited by Fries; 01-03-2011 at 02:22 AM. Reason: typo

Sparkle · 01-03-2011, 04:03 AM

Nice work.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 01-03-2011, 04:58 AM

More than attempted. Nice work. I like your BW.
The 5th, is it really 50mm? Looks wider.

Truth is that often many of us who enjoy street shooting does so closed down quite a bit to get a deeper DOF and make it easier to catch focus on rapidly changing situations. Of course, street shots could benefit as much as other types of photo from a shorter DOF and isolated background. But it is difficult. Youv'e done a good job at it.

**Sailor** · 01-03-2011, 05:54 AM

Gritty and edgey - well done.

Jer

causey · 01-03-2011, 06:36 AM

Superlative series!

Sparkle · 01-03-2011, 07:06 AM

Perhaps, Douglas, you should open a thread on Climate Change and Global Warming. Should get a lot of interesting debate (?) opinions and comments. Reliable measurements etc. will pose problems. LOL

slowpez · 01-03-2011, 08:14 AM

Gritty series. Great B&W. Thanks for sharing the series.

Sparkle · 01-03-2011, 05:20 PM

Posted in the "Critique" section, I think?

"See: "Post Your Photos" - "Attempted street photography", today, Jan. 3, 2011.

IMO that 17 year old kid's photos are way better than those of Vivian Maier!"

CWyatt · 01-03-2011, 06:03 PM

Hi Cameo I won't comment on the series at the moment but I'd like to see it edited right down, perhaps to 4-5 images of a strong calibre. For example, I think 19 and 16 could go right away.

CameoFX · 01-03-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Sparkle

Posted in the "Critique" section, I think?

"See: "Post Your Photos" - "Attempted street photography", today, Jan. 3, 2011.

IMO that 17 year old kid's photos are way better than those of Vivian Maier!"

Do you mean I should post in the critique section? And wow! that's a bit of an overcompliment I think I'm just an amateur starting out.

Originally posted by CWyatt

Hi Cameo I won't comment on the series at the moment but I'd like to see it edited right down, perhaps to 4-5 images of a strong calibre. For example, I think 19 and 16 could go right away.

Sure thing I just figured I'd post a bunch and see what came of it [i really have no idea how things work around here].

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-03-2011, 11:57 PM

Stephen, this is more than an attempt, you do have some wonderful images here but CWyatt is right, pick the best 5 images or so and make it a strong series.

sjtryon · 01-04-2011, 06:30 AM

I would say that those are some fantastic street shots! Very well done! Impressive!

Steven

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Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	More than attempted. Nice work. I like your BW. The 5th, is it really 50mm? Looks wider. Truth is that often many of us who enjoy street shooting does so closed down quite a bit to get a deeper DOF and make it easier to catch focus on rapidly changing situations. Of course, street shots could benefit as much as other types of photo from a shorter DOF and isolated background. But it is difficult. Youv'e done a good job at it.

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Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	Perhaps, Douglas, you should open a thread on Climate Change and Global Warming. Should get a lot of interesting debate (?) opinions and comments. Reliable measurements etc. will pose problems. LOL

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Gritty series. Great B&W. Thanks for sharing the series.

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Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	Posted in the "Critique" section, I think? "See: "Post Your Photos" - "Attempted street photography", today, Jan. 3, 2011. IMO that 17 year old kid's photos are way better than those of Vivian Maier!"

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CWyatt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,291	Hi Cameo I won't comment on the series at the moment but I'd like to see it edited right down, perhaps to 4-5 images of a strong calibre. For example, I think 19 and 16 could go right away.

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CameoFX New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 19 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sparkle Posted in the "Critique" section, I think? "See: "Post Your Photos" - "Attempted street photography", today, Jan. 3, 2011. IMO that 17 year old kid's photos are way better than those of Vivian Maier!" Do you mean I should post in the critique section? And wow! that's a bit of an overcompliment I think I'm just an amateur starting out. Originally posted by CWyatt Hi Cameo I won't comment on the series at the moment but I'd like to see it edited right down, perhaps to 4-5 images of a strong calibre. For example, I think 19 and 16 could go right away. Sure thing I just figured I'd post a bunch and see what came of it [i really have no idea how things work around here].

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Stephen, this is more than an attempt, you do have some wonderful images here but CWyatt is right, pick the best 5 images or so and make it a strong series.