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My first attempt at street photography with the Oly 12mm

Started Apr 12, 2013 | Discussions thread
GeorgianBay1939
GeorgianBay1939 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,044
Re: I would suggest you check out...

Cipher wrote:

http://www.lfph.org/

Don't be discouraged by some of the comments here.  Everyone has to start somewhere.  Personally I wouldn't have the guts to point a camera at random people in the street.

I second the above comment.  Personally I found your imagery quite interesting and entertaining.  And it seems that you had some fun trying to find art in your surroundings.

I was surprised by the statement that what you did wasn't street photography so I googled "Street Photography" and found some interesting stuff which I found helpful... maybe you will too!

Learn Street Photography

Wikipedia: Street Photography

Street Photographers Gallery

I also second some of the other constructive advice regarding composition.   I find it best to take my time when shooting to make sure that I KNOW (sorta) what I am shooting.  Then I look hard when I edit.  Look hard again when I post process and then look hard when I send stuff around. Each step is a training (practice) opportunity to educate my (frail) eyes.

But you are way ahead of me.  I haven't even tried to take images of strangers on the street.  Not a city guy I guess.

But now I will try!

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