On the left and right edges (inside the frame) I have found that these light issues are happening in the low exposure areas. I am not sure if this is a problem with the chemistry or with maybe the film gate inside the camera (I think i have ruled out the scanner as the same thing appeared when i mounted to drum). And it is weird that it doesnt seem to effect the edge of the film, that is why im thinking there might be a problem with the gate

I shot these on an old Kalloflex TLR and it is possible that there is some sort of bouncing of light going on inside the camera, it hasnt had a doctors appointment in quite some time. But i get these light streaks and i cant figure it out

Any idea???

Thanks for the help,

Maksim

Thoughts on including these photos in a street photography book??

Recently taken in SoHo (i believe the first is the strongest).

Maksim Axelrod

Shot on Konica t3 AutoReflex and Olympus XA3 w/ Porta 400

PLEASE COMMENT/CRITIQUE :)

@MaksimAxelrod on IG

"I've always enjoyed these real life Cartier-Bresson-esque candid shots. They always trigger an emotional response. My favorites are the first and last in this series. I'd crop out the poster on the first shot, but that's me."

Thanks for the feed back, i agree. I also like the one of the woman laying on the man as he passes her some substance.

I am not the biggest fan of the poster in the back, my reasoning for keeping it in was because of the irony of the "We'll be Here Tomorrow" and the fact that its about health care. Will have to play around a bit and see how it comes out. Thanks again !!

P.S.- Thank you all for participating and discussing the photos and general wordly issues !! That's what it's all about

I wish I had asked what led them down this path. It is extremely unfortunate to see them suffering from such addiction, but the moment I was photographing them was pure, in a strange way.

"For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love." ~Carl Sagan

On the subway home late at night I saw this couple sitting in the corner with all their belongings, a box of hamsters, while smoking something that had a very strong chemical smell. I took a couple photos candidly and then walked over and asked them if I could photograph their relationship, to which they happily obliged (maybe good timing after they had just got their "fix").

They were quite playful, but would make random glances at the rest of the subway train which was looking at them with distain.

Critiques/Commentary welcome !!

Social Media Handle: @MaksimAxelrod

Shot on Konica T-3 w Ilford xp2 400

I love the black and white, and the contrast. What did you shoot with? The b/w goes really well with the look and vibe. The mic got in the way a couple times for me, but overall i think you did great for your first shoot!!! Some real nice candid moments. hopefully many more to come, keep on shooting!!