Streets Some b&w practice street shots

Some b&w practice street shots · 04:56 AM

These are some shots I took today; I decided to give b&w an attempt. These shots were kind of practice shots as I was trying a few things I read about street photography briefly. Tell me if you like any of them, and if you do, which one in particular. I don't think any of them are amazing, but it was fun practising aiming the camera at strangers and I am happy with my first panning attempt with the cyclist!

I did miss focus with the woman in red unfortunately but it's not as out of focus as it could have been so manageable to my taste! Let me know what you think

.

I couldn't take another photo because I felt rude when the woman saw me. What originally struck me with her was the fact she was sitting outside the art gallery, in quite an isolated area, and she seemed very proud and well groomed, a real lady I thought. Her red coat against the grey background and the fact she was so well dressed really stood out. She sat there and stared seriously across the foyer and I snapped this shot as she arranged her collar. Could have been a better photo, I know, but a photo is better than no photo!

**dcmsox2004** · 10-18-2012, 05:21 AM

fine captures of everyday folks just as they are.... the selective color is an interesting twist... good work here, dave m

Mr008 · 10-19-2012, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

fine captures of everyday folks just as they are.... the selective color is an interesting twist... good work here, dave m

Thank you Dave! I think you labelled the pictures perfectly. I appreciate your comment, as always

.

chicagojohn · 10-19-2012, 05:27 AM

I like them, and my favorite is the woman in the wheel chair. The use of color is riviting against the B&W background. Over on the extreme right, there is some red. Not sure what that is, but I think it could be distracting.

Mr008 · 10-20-2012, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by chicagojohn

I like them, and my favorite is the woman in the wheel chair. The use of color is riviting against the B&W background. Over on the extreme right, there is some red. Not sure what that is, but I think it could be distracting.

Thanks for sharing your opinion! Yes, that's a sofa inside the gallery and I agree with you, it can be distracting, I will modify the image on my computer and try and upload the updated version. Thank you for the feedback!

Mr008
	View full profile
	Contact via private message
	Find other posts by Mr008
	Find threads started by Mr008
	Find threads in which Mr008 has posted

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Night K5 - Boston - shots from Prudential Building & Street	vievetrick	Post Your Photos!	2	02-14-2011 06:35 PM
Black & White A Few B&W Street Shots	yusuf	Post Your Photos!	10	10-01-2010 12:27 AM
Nature Heron & PE Practice	cdurfor	Post Your Photos!	9	08-06-2010 01:56 AM
Suggested MF practice for BIF fast shots	danielchtong	Pentax DSLR Discussion	2	05-19-2009 03:27 PM
B&W conversion practice	slowpez	Post Your Photos!	15	07-31-2008 10:49 AM

10-18-2012, 05:21 AM	#2
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	fine captures of everyday folks just as they are.... the selective color is an interesting twist... good work here, dave m

10-19-2012, 04:10 AM	#3
Mr008 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 fine captures of everyday folks just as they are.... the selective color is an interesting twist... good work here, dave m Thank you Dave! I think you labelled the pictures perfectly. I appreciate your comment, as always .

10-19-2012, 05:27 AM	#4
chicagojohn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 244	I like them, and my favorite is the woman in the wheel chair. The use of color is riviting against the B&W background. Over on the extreme right, there is some red. Not sure what that is, but I think it could be distracting.

10-20-2012, 04:00 AM	#5
Mr008 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by chicagojohn I like them, and my favorite is the woman in the wheel chair. The use of color is riviting against the B&W background. Over on the extreme right, there is some red. Not sure what that is, but I think it could be distracting. Thanks for sharing your opinion! Yes, that's a sofa inside the gallery and I agree with you, it can be distracting, I will modify the image on my computer and try and upload the updated version. Thank you for the feedback!