Streets A few shots at Street Photography

CameoFX · 01-04-2011, 06:06 PM

Since some of the people in the other forum said I ought to post a few of these in this forum, here's 6 that I think work well for a series.

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ddurrant · 01-04-2011, 08:12 PM

All awesome pics. #2 is my fave.

Sparkle · 01-06-2011, 12:24 AM

Originally posted by Bob Tuttle

Here are 2 links on the works of Vivian Maier street photographer. Reminds me of Weegee and Margaret Bourke White. Not to be missed!

Welcome to Vivian Maier Photography | Vivian Maier Photo Collection

Vivian Maier - Her Discovered Work

This can be found on the adjoining site, Post your photos!

Originally posted by CameoFX

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.

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].

**Ash** · 01-06-2011, 05:25 AM

Good textures and detail rendered in these B&Ws.
Well done.
Bold compositions.
Thanks for sharing.

**Ash** · 01-06-2011, 05:26 AM

Good textures and detail rendered in these B&Ws.
Well done.
Bold compositions.
Thanks for sharing.

Sparkle · 01-06-2011, 06:52 AM

That's a double compliment from Ash. LOL

grainbelt · 01-06-2011, 12:43 PM - **1 Like**

Certainly #2 and #6 capture fantastic facial expressions.

#3 and #5 are some what odd moments in time but I didn't respond to them as much.

Regarding the exposure and the b&w conversions, the high-contrast look that is so often associated with 'street' photography has blown some highlights, particularly in #6 where we have this blob of hair and shirt behind the woman. Hard to say without seeing the original, but retaining some detail there may have been useful.

Either way I had to revisit the series twice and pick at nits to come up with anything resembling constructive input. Very well done!

stewh · 01-06-2011, 07:44 PM

I find street photography a real challenge so I am doubly impressed. Nice work.

climit · 01-08-2011, 11:41 AM

Not bad. You like harsh contrast. Nothing special about it. The expresions are indifferent.

Sparkle · 01-09-2011, 04:56 AM

The idea here is to compare/contrast with the street photography of Vivian Maier, not whether one likes street photography, B & W or not. It requires an assessment of the two.

CameoFX · 01-09-2011, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by grainbelt

Certainly #2 and #6 capture fantastic facial expressions.

#3 and #5 are some what odd moments in time but I didn't respond to them as much.

Regarding the exposure and the b&w conversions, the high-contrast look that is so often associated with 'street' photography has blown some highlights, particularly in #6 where we have this blob of hair and shirt behind the woman. Hard to say without seeing the original, but retaining some detail there may have been useful.

Either way I had to revisit the series twice and pick at nits to come up with anything resembling constructive input. Very well done!

Oh yeah I was a little upset about that one - I had to rush over to grab the shot and was really not prepared anyways, and my expoosure comp threw off the hair highlights. And then there it goes...

Originally posted by climit

Not bad. You like harsh contrast. Nothing special about it. The expresions are indifferent.

I turned up the contrast for the street photography because it gives more of an intensity, or that "gritty" feel that seems fitting for these images [I feel].

Originally posted by Sparkle

The idea here is to compare/contrast with the street photography of Vivian Maier, not whether one likes street photography, B & W or not. It requires an assessment of the two.

Thanks again for the compliments Sparkle!

01-04-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
CameoFX New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 19	A few shots at Street Photography Lens: SMC-A 50mm f/1.7 Camera: K-x Photo Location: San Francisco ISO: 800 Aperture: F2.8 Since some of the people in the other forum said I ought to post a few of these in this forum, here's 6 that I think work well for a series. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	Compare to Vivian Maier.-Much Better IMO Originally posted by Bob Tuttle Here are 2 links on the works of Vivian Maier street photographer. Reminds me of Weegee and Margaret Bourke White. Not to be missed! Welcome to Vivian Maier Photography \| Vivian Maier Photo Collection Vivian Maier - Her Discovered Work This can be found on the adjoining site, Post your photos! Originally posted by CameoFX 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. 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]. Last edited by Sparkle; 01-06-2011 at 12:39 AM.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Good textures and detail rendered in these B&Ws. Well done. Bold compositions. Thanks for sharing.

01-06-2011, 05:26 AM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Good textures and detail rendered in these B&Ws. Well done. Bold compositions. Thanks for sharing.

01-06-2011, 06:52 AM	#6
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	That's a double compliment from Ash. LOL

01-06-2011, 12:43 PM - 1 Like	#7
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	Certainly #2 and #6 capture fantastic facial expressions. #3 and #5 are some what odd moments in time but I didn't respond to them as much. Regarding the exposure and the b&w conversions, the high-contrast look that is so often associated with 'street' photography has blown some highlights, particularly in #6 where we have this blob of hair and shirt behind the woman. Hard to say without seeing the original, but retaining some detail there may have been useful. Either way I had to revisit the series twice and pick at nits to come up with anything resembling constructive input. Very well done!

01-06-2011, 07:44 PM	#8
stewh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 280	I find street photography a real challenge so I am doubly impressed. Nice work.

01-08-2011, 11:41 AM	#9
climit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kalamata Posts: 224	Not bad. You like harsh contrast. Nothing special about it. The expresions are indifferent.

01-09-2011, 04:56 AM	#10
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	The idea here is to compare/contrast with the street photography of Vivian Maier, not whether one likes street photography, B & W or not. It requires an assessment of the two.

01-09-2011, 08:26 PM	#11
CameoFX New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 19 Original Poster	Originally posted by grainbelt Certainly #2 and #6 capture fantastic facial expressions. #3 and #5 are some what odd moments in time but I didn't respond to them as much. Regarding the exposure and the b&w conversions, the high-contrast look that is so often associated with 'street' photography has blown some highlights, particularly in #6 where we have this blob of hair and shirt behind the woman. Hard to say without seeing the original, but retaining some detail there may have been useful. Either way I had to revisit the series twice and pick at nits to come up with anything resembling constructive input. Very well done! Oh yeah I was a little upset about that one - I had to rush over to grab the shot and was really not prepared anyways, and my expoosure comp threw off the hair highlights. And then there it goes... Originally posted by climit Not bad. You like harsh contrast. Nothing special about it. The expresions are indifferent. I turned up the contrast for the street photography because it gives more of an intensity, or that "gritty" feel that seems fitting for these images [I feel]. Originally posted by Sparkle The idea here is to compare/contrast with the street photography of Vivian Maier, not whether one likes street photography, B & W or not. It requires an assessment of the two. Thanks again for the compliments Sparkle!