daldds Loc: NYC

I am opening this thread in response to LCDs posting earlier today on street photography. I would like to hear from others who think of themselves as street photographers, and tell us how you got started. Feel free to show your examples.

When I retired at 71 to NYC in 2007, I was looking to explore photography in a manner different from what I was used to. I found the International Center of Photography, where I took my first class on “street photography.” What I discovered was that I was very far out of my comfort zone, taking shots of complete strangers. No more, by a long shot. I have taken street photography workshops in other parts of the United States and in other countries. It has enabled me to meet people, to exchange stories and to laugh with complete strangers all over the world. Because frequently I want people to be intimately involved with my camera, I have learned to say “look here” in several languages while I point at my camera lens.
As a street photographer, I am rarely without a camera, and always with an iPhone. My camera is set so that all I have to do to grab that first shot is to press the shutter-release. After that, I can change the settings. Here are a couple of examples, some posed, some not. I’ll leave it up to you to figure out which are posed. Non were “stolen;” no long lenses allowed.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I am not a street photographer, but I enjoy your work, David!

inishowenjohn Loc: Hindley Green Wigan

Interesting set. Number 5 tells a great story!!

Ollieboy

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NickGee Loc: Pacific Northwest

Street photography is for me the most compelling of all genres. Some argue that "The New York School" did it to death, wore it out, but I don't feel this way.

Street photography requires essential ingredients: an inherently interesting subject, a compelling composition, an engaging story (implied or imminent). Having two of the three gets you a good photo. Three gets you a great one. With none, all you have is a snapshot.

I believe that good street photography requires a level of daring that I, at my age, have difficulty accessing. I am less eager to embrace the danger, if you will, of the sort of close, intrusive contact that good street photography requires. It is, we have to admit, a predatory practice. That does not make it wrong; just makes it dangerous. I'm getting better at the risks, but cautiously.

daldds Loc: NYC

Thanks Mike, but in truth I am more of a GP, with a subspecialty in street photography.

NickGee Loc: Pacific Northwest

The last photo, the old woman framed by blurred passers-by, is an exquisite example of street photography.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Good pics. Especially like #6. It seems to have a story imbedded in it. What is the person thinking, etc

ski Loc: West Coast, USA

All great captures. Some of the facial expressions are worth a million

MSW

i like 'em!

cwp3420

I like your photos. I’m curious though. Is the girl walking on the rope’s bathing suit transparent?

paige1209

Loved your work, each photo told a story.

Lila

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Interesting and enjoyable. Thanx for sharing.

daldds Loc: NYC

Wet. She knew it, and I knew it. I may be old, but…!

daldds Loc: NYC

Thank you. The subject is actually a man with, I think, one the several types of spondylitis.