First time out on the street - scary!

First time out on the street - scary! · 06:25 PM

I went to visit my grandmother who happens to live on right off of Hollywood Blvd. and went out to take a few pictures after a late lunch with family.

My k10d has only been in my hands for a little over a month, so please be kind!
I was bit too reserved to just start shootin' away at strangers so I ended up shooting a lot of the street performers. Tips and constructive criticism for street photography please!!!

haven't been on here for a while - finals were hectic, but now I'm on summer break

- good to be back!

more can be found over at Flickr: Photos from USCdeacon

fellow pentaxian,
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codiac2600 · 05-14-2007, 08:35 PM

Those are great street shots. I really enjoy the one of the guy with the IIII hat and the last one here are my favorite ones. That lens is so sweet isn't it? Now that I've upgraded to the FA 50 I'm pleasently taking better shots. I definitely going to go ot on the streets sometime and try something like you've done so well here. Kudos

-Chris

USCdeacon · 05-14-2007, 10:36 PM

thanks codiac

yeah the SMC-M 50/1.7 i awesome - of course I'd wish it autofocused (esp. for fast moving subjects) but can't complain for the price :P

xfraser · 05-16-2007, 07:08 AM

These really capture the atmosphere, I like them! The only comment I would make is on the second one, it's kind of hard to figure out what he is doing. Love the expression of the guy in the third picture!

Carol

dwinnert · 05-16-2007, 07:47 AM

Nice images!

Thanks for sharing.

hamidlmt · 05-16-2007, 07:49 AM

These are excellent street shots! I like the third... but, the second is simply excellent!

USCdeacon · 05-18-2007, 12:36 AM

thanks for the kind words all

it was a bit brighter than the pictures show that afternoon - I'm assuming it's a light metering issue - which metering mode should typically be used outdoors, in an urban setting, with the sun not at full brightness, but just under?

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05-14-2007, 08:35 PM	#2
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027	Those are great street shots. I really enjoy the one of the guy with the IIII hat and the last one here are my favorite ones. That lens is so sweet isn't it? Now that I've upgraded to the FA 50 I'm pleasently taking better shots. I definitely going to go ot on the streets sometime and try something like you've done so well here. Kudos -Chris

05-14-2007, 10:36 PM	#3
USCdeacon Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 35 Original Poster	thanks codiac yeah the SMC-M 50/1.7 i awesome - of course I'd wish it autofocused (esp. for fast moving subjects) but can't complain for the price :P

05-16-2007, 07:08 AM	#4
xfraser Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 828	These really capture the atmosphere, I like them! The only comment I would make is on the second one, it's kind of hard to figure out what he is doing. Love the expression of the guy in the third picture! Carol

05-16-2007, 07:47 AM	#5
dwinnert Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 107	Nice images! Thanks for sharing.

05-16-2007, 07:49 AM	#6
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	These are excellent street shots! I like the third... but, the second is simply excellent!

05-18-2007, 12:36 AM	#7
USCdeacon Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 35 Original Poster	thanks for the kind words all it was a bit brighter than the pictures show that afternoon - I'm assuming it's a light metering issue - which metering mode should typically be used outdoors, in an urban setting, with the sun not at full brightness, but just under?