Still Waiting
Apr 13, 2020 14:36:19 #
I am experimenting with different subject matters beside just landscapes. so this is my first try at "street photography " opinions?
Apr 13, 2020 14:42:22 #
Looks more like sidewalk photography, and you just reminded me, the first nice day I get I'm out to the shed to get my Trek road bike dusted off.
Apr 13, 2020 14:42:40 #
rberman wrote:
I am experimenting with different subject matters beside just landscapes. so this is my first try at "street photography " opinions?
The angle at which the bike was taken leaves your eye to go to the building on the right. To correct it consider doing that image as a Vertical. No one out eating Lobster Rolls to do street photography?
Apr 13, 2020 15:04:24 #
My immediate reaction is that house right background would be better in focus as another point of interest. What I would do with present photo would be to crop it.
Apr 13, 2020 15:05:57 #
I've always considered "street photography" to include people and their activities, akin to "photojournalism." Your shot, tilted as it is (see the building on the right), might qualify as "still-life."
Apr 13, 2020 15:31:02 #
Anhanga Brasil
Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
Loved it. Sharp, well composed, and my eyes were on the bicycle all the time. 
Apr 13, 2020 16:54:17 #
Thanks for input. I like the crop revhen. I labeled it “still waiting” because it’s been like that all winter. Perhaps “still life “ would be a better title, richinseattle. I’ll try to get people in my attempt at street photography since now they are coming out from their winter holes. And yeh Stan they’re coming out for their lobster rolls. thanks again for input. It helps me learn and progress. Peace. R
Apr 14, 2020 11:23:27 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
revhen wrote:
My immediate reaction is that house right background would be better in focus as another point of interest. What I would do with present photo would be to crop it.
Cropped too tight vertically, IMO. Leaved the top portion of the image intact and see how that works.
Stan
Apr 14, 2020 11:37:52 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
I like the image, Berman. Contrary to Rich’s point, I think any photo that depicts life on the street qualifies as street photography, whether a person is in the image or not.
There is something awry in the tilting of the background elements. The utility pole the bike is chained to is vertical but the background scenery looks tilted to the right. If the background is straightened, the utility pole would be leaning to the left.
Stan
There is something awry in the tilting of the background elements. The utility pole the bike is chained to is vertical but the background scenery looks tilted to the right. If the background is straightened, the utility pole would be leaning to the left.
Stan
Apr 14, 2020 13:49:49 #
bertloomis
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
revhen wrote:
My immediate reaction is that house right background would be better in focus as another point of interest. What I would do with present photo would be to crop it.
This cropping does not work well. It results in this photo being a 'portrait' of a bicycle. I think more of the image is needed to provide context.
Apr 14, 2020 16:49:24 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.