Lenses for the Streets of San Francisco

Uncle Frank · Jul 27, 2006

A group of us went to Twin Peaks in San Francisco to shoot cityscapes, but it wasn't a very clear day.

I found taking pictures of the tourists to be much more fun than taking pictures of the scenery...

... particularly the grown up tourists ;-).

But, despite the heat wave, the breezes made it chilly at Twin Peaks, and it was freezing as the fog rolled in.

So we drove down to North Beach, and grabbed dinner and some street shots.

The people pics were taken with the 180. 2.8. Everything else was shot with the 35/2. The d200 and that pair of lenses make up my new lightweight walk-around kit.
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Amateur_Kurt · Jul 27, 2006

Great shots uncle frank. You have convinced me to get a 35 f/2 for my walk around lens. Actually you had already convinced me, but those neon colours just make me wish I'd got one already. Then all I will need is the new DX prime that Nikon will never announce.

I continue on my lookout for a 2nd hand 35mm f2 D, if I don't find one soon, i will be ordering a new one. I just can't wait much more.

Kurt.

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dsl_r · Jul 27, 2006

Uncle Frank · Jul 27, 2006

I think it's a great combo, but I'm not adverse to the 145mm gap between focal lengths. If there's going to be a lot of oppotrunities for people pics, I add the 85mm to the kit. I started a thread that demonstrated the versatility of the combo a few days ago.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=19334323

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D50 part 2 · Jul 27, 2006

night shots did it...tripod or handheld...1/25 is impressive

great work Frank !

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Jd3 · Jul 27, 2006

Frank: you brought back a great memory of one of my first trips to San Francisco in the mid-1980's....a bunch of folks went out to the Stinking Rose and had a great meal and great time....good to see that it's still there....nice shots all around !

Best,
Jd3

edwardneal · Jul 27, 2006

I really like the results you are getting with this new "travel kit" but I wonder why the 180 over the 85? As you know I love my 180, but if I were to put together a 2 lens set I think I would choose my 35 and 105.

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Uncle Frank · Jul 28, 2006

edwardneal said:
I really like the results you are getting with this new "travel
kit" but I wonder why the 180 over the 85? As you know I love my
180, but if I were to put together a 2 lens set I think I would
choose my 35 and 105.

Check out this post by dezignman for the answer:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=19365946
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nelssen · Jul 29, 2006

What is the policy/law concerning publishing children's photos on the internet with/without a model/parental release?

Uncle Frank · Jul 29, 2006

nelssen said:
What is the policy/law concerning publishing children's photos on
the internet with/without a model/parental release?

You're not new to the forum, and the issue has been discussed many times. If you have a concern, voice it. Otherwise, do a search, or ask your lawyer.

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redhawk · Jul 29, 2006

how the HECK do you go about taking pictures of people like that? I mean, it's remarkable. Do they always know you're taking their picture? Do you ask them first? Do you just shoot away? I know that in a public setting there's not much they can say about it, but geez I still dont want to pi$$ people off! Do you ever run across anyone who has a phobia and hate to have their picture taken? I guess I'm just not enough of a people person to just go out and take pictures of random people. Does it involve some lack of shyness or caring what others think? Personally, I hate to have my picture taken and I'd do just about anything to get out of it. I've never come across anyone trying to take my pic out in public, but if I did I think I'd turn and run the other way. Do you ever get that? You get some remarkable shots, but what's remarkable is that you have the balls to just snap away!

nelssen · Jul 29, 2006

I really dont have, or wish to express any concern. This being an international forum I was curious if anyone would chime in. Generally speaking; you should not use photos of minors without parental or a legal guardian's written permission, and or valuable consideration. To do so; exposes ( good pun ) the photographer to potential litigation, legit or otherwise. I did do a search and it said searching is temporarily unavailable.

Uncle Frank · Jul 29, 2006

nelssen said:
Generally speaking; you should not use photos of minors without
parental or a legal guardian's written permission, and or valuable
consideration. To do so; exposes ( good pun ) the photographer to
potential litigation, legit or otherwise.

You can be sued for wearing the wrong cologne in todays litagous world, but there is no legitimate basis for suit related to the pictures I posted. If you'd like to explore this issue further, please start your own thread.

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nelssen · Jul 30, 2006

I am sorry, I did not intead to hijack your thread. It was an innocent question not specifically related to your photos. Consider the subject closed.

Uncle Frank · Jul 30, 2006

redhawk said:
how the HECK do you go about taking pictures of people like that?... Do you ask them first? Do you just shoot away?

My subjects are generally aware that I'm shooting them. You can tell by their body languare if they're willing. If I sense the least reluctance, I stop immediately, and delete any images I captured. But people will generally cooperate if they feel you're just having a good time, like this beautiful lass at the San Jose Grand Prix.

redhawk said:
Does it involve some lack of shyness or caring what others think?

I think it involves forthrightness, and empathy for the subjects.

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redhawk · Jul 30, 2006

Of all the pics I see here - pics of people are the ones I admire most. It's because I dont yet have the nerve to take pics of people. I feel like there isn't a shot that I see here that I couldn't get as good as anyone else - but the pics of people are where I fall short. I just dont have the nerve to take my camera out in public and start shooting away. Maybe it comes with getting older ???

David Chin · Jul 30, 2006

... you make me miss San Francisco and my friends there and in the vicinity.

Great pics, UF!

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emax · Jul 30, 2006

With today's proliferation of surveillance cameras, we are probably being photographed unsuspectingly hundreds of times per month in shopping malls, transit stations, etc.

It's a wonder that anybody is camera-shy anymore.

Uncle Frank · Jul 30, 2006

redhawk said:
Maybe it comes with getting older ???

That must be it. It's related to liver spots and enlarged prostates ;-).

You need to be able to de-terrorize people, and make them comfortable, or any pictures you get won't be worth having. Here are two examples of how I handle it.

I saw a senior fireman directing some youngsters in a drill at the San Jose Grand Prix yesterday, and asked him why the kids always seemed to get the sweaty jobs. He laughed, and said he got paid more, too. At that point, I lifted up my camera, and said, "picture?" Here's the result.

A little later, I passed a beautiful young lady standing in front of a beer poster, which made a great backdrop. I didn't say a word to her. I just held up the camera so she could see it, and tilted my head with the unspoken question. She didn't mind.

Your point about age has some merit. If I were a young man, she might have been more guarded, but that doesn't explain the fireman. I think if you like people and are enthusiastic about photography, they'll sense it and work with you. Jmho.

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Uncle Frank · Jul 30, 2006

David Chin said:
... you make me miss San Francisco and my friends there and in the
vicinity.

Hi, David! The nice thing about our hobby and the internet is that your friends are only a few clicks away, and it's easy to share images that touch the heart. I hope you make it back to visit one of these days, but I'm happy I can still enjoy your company

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