Street Fair
Nov 19, 2016 13:21:00 #
I took these shots back in September. Was debating with myself whether to put them FYC. I know they are not in the same class as Minniev, Dave Chin or Billy. But what the heck CC appreciated.
Nov 19, 2016 16:23:35 #
Street and people are close to my least favorite subjects/genres for shooting or viewing, but once in awhile one will jump out at me. Your third shot is that one!
Highly engaging, with the motion blur and the mystery of the guy in the pink tutu. I also really like that you have some not paying any attention at all to the stilt walker or his fan.
With #2, the first thing I noticed was the location of the microphone. With that one I also find it hard to be interested because the performer is sitting and barely seems to be singing. Just nothing going on to hold me.
#1 - I wish the man's face wasn't in shadow, but there is definite interest in his mode of transportation and his message. Is he taking a selfie?! I also like the cool kid in sunglasses not noticing the man - maybe he's on his way to the ice cream stand? Fun!
Perhaps crop down to the top of the blue sign?
Highly engaging, with the motion blur and the mystery of the guy in the pink tutu. I also really like that you have some not paying any attention at all to the stilt walker or his fan.
With #2, the first thing I noticed was the location of the microphone. With that one I also find it hard to be interested because the performer is sitting and barely seems to be singing. Just nothing going on to hold me.
#1 - I wish the man's face wasn't in shadow, but there is definite interest in his mode of transportation and his message. Is he taking a selfie?! I also like the cool kid in sunglasses not noticing the man - maybe he's on his way to the ice cream stand? Fun!
Perhaps crop down to the top of the blue sign?
Nov 19, 2016 23:39:02 #
Frank2013
Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
Linda's got it with the shadow and microphone in 1 & 2...I'm wondering if that's not someone taking a picture of you taking a picture of him in 3.
Nov 20, 2016 00:12:09 #
Welcome to the fascinating world of street photography! Glad you posted them. Look at what the "masters" did, study what's written by current and past street photographers, and have some fun! You had a great street event, it looks like, but the weather was not conducive so much due to the bright sun and high contrast. I'd be tempted to develop these in ways that would combat the deep shadows and high contrast so you can see more what's there.
On #1 I like the main guy with the Repent scooter a lot, he is one I'd have had to get some shots of. The contrast hurts but you could mitigate it in post some. I'd straighten this one. The sign is crooked but I bet the building isn't, and I bet you could crop a bit from the top without losing anything.
On #2 you've got a pleasant shot of a performer, and the tent has protected her from the killer sun which is a good thing. I never know what to do with music equipment, so I usually crop as much out of it as I can. Someone mentioned the mike, but it's much less problematic than many I've seen and shot.
On #3 I do love the guy in the tutu and his squatting shot of the stilt-walker. I wish the brights on the tutu weren't blown. I'm pretty sure the stilt guy can be brightened some in post. I suspect I'd crop out the OOF ladies' bottoms along the right edge.
All in all you've got some decent files to try to work with, you used your good eye to find interesting shots, but it may take processing these to draw their magic out of them. It always does with my street images. Another trick you can try with those overbought sunny days is conversion to monochrome, where high contrast is sometimes a benefit rather than a liability.
On #1 I like the main guy with the Repent scooter a lot, he is one I'd have had to get some shots of. The contrast hurts but you could mitigate it in post some. I'd straighten this one. The sign is crooked but I bet the building isn't, and I bet you could crop a bit from the top without losing anything.
On #2 you've got a pleasant shot of a performer, and the tent has protected her from the killer sun which is a good thing. I never know what to do with music equipment, so I usually crop as much out of it as I can. Someone mentioned the mike, but it's much less problematic than many I've seen and shot.
On #3 I do love the guy in the tutu and his squatting shot of the stilt-walker. I wish the brights on the tutu weren't blown. I'm pretty sure the stilt guy can be brightened some in post. I suspect I'd crop out the OOF ladies' bottoms along the right edge.
All in all you've got some decent files to try to work with, you used your good eye to find interesting shots, but it may take processing these to draw their magic out of them. It always does with my street images. Another trick you can try with those overbought sunny days is conversion to monochrome, where high contrast is sometimes a benefit rather than a liability.
Nov 20, 2016 06:45:02 #
They were worth showing fella. Interesting shots of a crazy world. All need a bit of tidying in PP and you will end up with some neat snaps. As you know I prefer interaction with the subject but these, although candid, have interesting people in them. It looks like you have put some effort into finding the shots rather than pointing a longish lens at strangers, not doing an awful lot, from a safe distance. So more interesting folks from this world full of oddities you have found please.
Nov 20, 2016 10:30:27 #
Linda, Frank Minniev Billy. I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to not only look but to comment on these shots. As i had mentioned i was debating whether to post these shots. But if i didn't i would not have gotten all the terrific feedback that you had graciously provided me. Once again FCI has come through for me.
Nov 20, 2016 14:55:57 #
NJFrank wrote:
I took these shots back in September. Was debating with myself whether to put them FYC. I know they are not in the same class as Minniev, Dave Chin or Billy. But what the heck CC appreciated.
I like all three of them. I see that the first man's face is in shadow; but you shoot quick and take what you get in Street photography. Fill flash would not be a recommended technique for the street. Just curious....is that second shot at Princeton University? The architecture looks familiar.
Erich
Nov 20, 2016 20:16:54 #
ebrunner wrote:
I like all three of them. I see that the first man's face is in shadow; but you shoot quick and take what you get in Street photography. Fill flash would not be a recommended technique for the street. Just curious....is that second shot at Princeton University? The architecture looks familiar.
Erich
Erich
Erich Thanks stopping by. "The Preacher" was my first shot that day. All three shots were taken in Morristown NJ. The town basically closed off the center of town around the Green and so the streets were filled with people and attractions. Normal driving through Morristown you have to go by way of the Green. Not sure if you are familiar with Morristown, but by closing all these streets the town is almost like it is in a lock down.
Nov 20, 2016 21:48:44 #
NJFrank wrote:
Erich Thanks stopping by. "The Preacher" was my first shot that day. All three shots were taken in Morristown NJ. The town basically closed off the center of town around the Green and so the streets were filled with people and attractions. Normal driving through Morristown you have to go by way of the Green. Not sure if you are familiar with Morristown, but by closing all these streets the town is almost like it is in a lock down.
I'm sure I've been through there; but I don't really recall the details. The architecture, what you can see of it, in the second shot reminded me of the buildings on the campus of Princeton.
Erich
Nov 20, 2016 21:53:17 #
ebrunner wrote:
I'm sure I've been through there; but I don't really recall the details. The architecture, what you can see of it, in the second shot reminded me of the buildings on the campus of Princeton.
Erich
Erich
That second shot. I believe it was a church at one time. Morristown's architecture is pretty diverse. It has a combination of old and modern
Nov 21, 2016 17:23:02 #
Don't know why you would hesitate, they are all as good as anyone else's,
and "street" being street, catch as catch can, they don't get the often
overdone scrutiny anyway that some things get.
and "street" being street, catch as catch can, they don't get the often
overdone scrutiny anyway that some things get.
Nov 22, 2016 05:35:41 #
jenny wrote:
Don't know why you would hesitate, they are all as good as anyone else's,
and "street" being street, catch as catch can, they don't get the often
overdone scrutiny anyway that some things get.
and "street" being street, catch as catch can, they don't get the often
overdone scrutiny anyway that some things get.
Jenny thanks for stopping. Street is something I never do. Appreciate taking the time to comment
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