Thursday night in the city --- [18 Pics]

Those are some great shots. I really need to get that lens!
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LGC
http://www.countryroadsphoto.com

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If I live in Canada, I'd be shooting heaps of trees as well. They
are pretty challenging, but there are some abstract forms which can
be used by phootgraphers with a discerning eye. I went through a
macro phase last year, when I used to buy flowers just to shoot
them. Canada would be great for that sort of photography.

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You could be surprised to find that flowers here are not really any easier to find than in Australia. Well, OK, that does depend on where in Canada and where in Australia you’re looking.

Lawrenzo said:

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As the main interest yes however I do enjoy just about any kind of
photography. It's just that my street photography is even worst
than my nature photography!

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Do you worry about intrusion into others' privacy?

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Yes I do. On one hand, I don't want to impose on the other hand, if I take time to ask, the moment is gone forever.

Lawrenzo said:

I know for
myself, going from landscape to street photography was a challenge
because nature would never complain about you, whereas people in
the city are paranoid about having their pictures taken. Overtime
however, my boldness took over and I just shoot regardless .

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Nature is much more predictable in it's reactions than people are ;-)

Still, I never had a truly negative reaction from people I photographed on the street. I have been questioned few times but; a smile, business card and a short explanation that photography is my hobby so I shoot interesting subjects whatever they may be is usually accepted with a smile and understanding and sometimes with a look that says – “you’re a nut but looks like a harmless one” ;-)
One thing that I need to truly learn is; how to ask for a model release.

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Lawrenzo said:

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Everything was fine except the fog rolled in and I got no shots at
all :-(

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Haha, that's one helluva journey you took there. Such dedication
towards photography is inspiring. One of my favourite landscape
photographer is an Australian guy name Ken Duncan and this man used
to wait days for the right opportunity.

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Leonides is one of the few events in nature for which you can truly plan well ahead.
Saying that, I often plan for a shot but rarely, if ever, get it as planned.

Lawrenzo said:

Thanks again mate, it's nice to be able to talk to someone who
shares the same passion.

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Same here.

Cheers!

--
Andrew Kalinowski
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http://www.topocanada.com/albums/
and
http://www.canadianmaps.ca/photos.htm
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