Street Photography Is Not For The Feint-Hearted
Apr 26, 2014 09:34:11 #
Graham Smith wrote:
This goes to show that things are not always as they first appear. Press photographers use this all the while to present a less that ideal image of celebrities. A fleeting change of expression caught by the camera can, with a clever tag line, show the person as drunk, angry, tired and emotional, whatever they think will sell more papers.
Thanks for sharing your insight...and the second shot. The fellow strikes me as being tough but capable of a good laugh.
Apr 26, 2014 09:36:45 #
I like the background, too - plus that it is muted. Adds lot of zing!
Apr 26, 2014 10:22:50 #
Hi Graham..as always a great shot..wish I was in the SMOKE
would love to get to meet you.next time I'm home.
would love to get to meet you.next time I'm home.
Apr 26, 2014 10:28:00 #
Apr 26, 2014 10:47:38 #
The contrast between the before and after pictures is startling. Well done!
Apr 26, 2014 11:27:00 #
Graham Smith wrote:
London.
Graham
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Graham, I don't remember ever seeing a street photograph by you that I didn't like.
Question: Do you ever offer your subjects a gratuity? Money, beer, sandwich, etc.? Just wondering.
Apr 26, 2014 11:32:44 #
FIDEL wrote:
Hey, Bmac, maybe we can get together one of these days and roam around Times Square? I work in the area. Just let me know.
Could be a winner FIDEL. Thanks for the offer. :D
Apr 26, 2014 11:40:43 #
wilikioti wrote:
Graham, I don't remember ever seeing a street photograph by you that I didn't like.
Question: Do you ever offer your subjects a gratuity? Money, beer, sandwich, etc.? Just wondering.
Question: Do you ever offer your subjects a gratuity? Money, beer, sandwich, etc.? Just wondering.
If I offered something to them all I'd be a poor man... hang on! I am a poor man already.
Apr 26, 2014 12:48:32 #
Nice pic....he has probably just finished his day's ballet lesson.
Apr 26, 2014 13:03:10 #
Graham Smith wrote:
If I offered something to them all I'd be a poor man... hang on! I am a poor man already.
Consider yourself rich in talent and fans. :)
Apr 26, 2014 13:54:57 #
Love your photo. I am reading and looking at everything I can find on street photography. I will probably find the spine to actually do it in a month or so. One step at a time.
Apr 26, 2014 16:50:14 #
I believe that "feint" is the very nature of Street Photography, but definitely not for the "Faint" Hearted.
feint1
fānt/
noun
noun: feint; plural noun: feints
1.
a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
"a brief feint at the opponent's face"
a mock attack or movement in warfare, made in order to distract or deceive an enemy.
synonyms: bluff, blind, ruse, deception, subterfuge, hoax, trick, ploy, device, dodge, sham, pretense, cover, smokescreen, distraction, contrivance; More
deke;
informalred herring
"the attack on the main gate was a feint"
verb
verb: feint; 3rd person present: feints; past tense: feinted; past participle: feinted; gerund or present participle: feinting
1.
make a deceptive or distracting movement, typically during a fight.
"he feinted left, drawing a punch and slipping it"
feint1
fānt/
noun
noun: feint; plural noun: feints
1.
a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
"a brief feint at the opponent's face"
a mock attack or movement in warfare, made in order to distract or deceive an enemy.
synonyms: bluff, blind, ruse, deception, subterfuge, hoax, trick, ploy, device, dodge, sham, pretense, cover, smokescreen, distraction, contrivance; More
deke;
informalred herring
"the attack on the main gate was a feint"
verb
verb: feint; 3rd person present: feints; past tense: feinted; past participle: feinted; gerund or present participle: feinting
1.
make a deceptive or distracting movement, typically during a fight.
"he feinted left, drawing a punch and slipping it"
Apr 26, 2014 16:56:34 #
Beauty is as beauty does...or so it is said. This fellow has a lot of character in his face, and one has to wonder what his story is. I also wonder how fast you can run or are you using a long lens to give you a head start?
Apr 26, 2014 16:57:40 #
Apr 26, 2014 17:01:01 #
vicksart wrote:
Beauty is as beauty does...or so it is said. This fellow has a lot of character in his face, and one has to wonder what his story is. I also wonder how fast you can run or are you using a long lens to give you a head start?
This was shot with a 35 mm lens on a FF camera. I never use long lenses for street photography. I don't run (not that I've ever needed to) I use my natural charm to protect me :D
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