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sprocket-docket
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Hmm. I don't dislike it, but I think it needs to be part of a series of images with the same style (lots of contrast, Are Bure Boke style) to have much impact. It has a vibe, but I think the vibe can be taken in really quickly, without there being much more to cause the viewer to linger and study it.
I like the light and moment, but the crooked horizon really bothers me. I'm not a fan of the dutch tilt, except occasionally in tv shows/movies when it's just don't for a dramatic effect of specific unease. I don't like tilting in still photos.
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Personally, I like it. Classic Street photography vibe.
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Personally, if I had taken this photo, I would have considered it a miss. I really dislike the popular “lomographic” style with huge flares, exaggerated contrast and grain, etc. (Although I don’t mind the Dutch tilt.) However, I looked at your site and this photo is consistent with your other work, so it could very well be a hit for you.
There is another issue: photographing people from behind. I do this often, but almost never publish these photos. For me, it’s cheating: too lazy and cowardly. I am a sociophobe and almost never have the courage to approach a stranger and ask if I can take their photo. Most people pose badly anyway and look much better when they act naturally and do not notice the camera.
To me, the highest skill of a street photographer is to photograph people in their natural habitat, while remaining stealthy. Sometimes I can do it with my phone, but when I'm outside with a camera and a big zoom, I'm as noticeable as a tarantula on a white tablecloth
There is another issue: photographing people from behind. I do this often, but almost never publish these photos. For me, it’s cheating: too lazy and cowardly. I am a sociophobe and almost never have the courage to approach a stranger and ask if I can take their photo. Most people pose badly anyway and look much better when they act naturally and do not notice the camera.
To me, the highest skill of a street photographer is to photograph people in their natural habitat, while remaining stealthy. Sometimes I can do it with my phone, but when I'm outside with a camera and a big zoom, I'm as noticeable as a tarantula on a white tablecloth
I do like the lomographic style so you guessed that one right. For quite sometime, I agree, that you have to get the front of the person and I feel in order to show emotion and mood, it does help. But not always as in all things I suppose.Personally, if I had taken this photo, I would have considered it a miss. I really dislike the popular “lomographic” style with huge flares, exaggerated contrast and grain, etc. (Although I don’t mind the Dutch tilt.) However, I looked at your site and this photo is consistent with your other work, so it could very well be a hit for you.
There is another issue: photographing people from behind. I do this often, but almost never publish these photos. For me, it’s cheating: too lazy and cowardly. I am a sociophobe and almost never have the courage to approach a stranger and ask if I can take their photo. Most people pose badly anyway and look much better when they act naturally and do not notice the camera.
To me, the highest skill of a street photographer is to photograph people in their natural habitat, while remaining stealthy. Sometimes I can do it with my phone, but when I'm outside with a camera and a big zoom, I'm as noticeable as a tarantula on a white tablecloth
I try to walk around with small cameras and many times I can approach the person from just about any angle and they never see...;-) Thanks for input
Not everyone likes a tile but then again, it does set it apart...I just wouldn't do it all the time..
I feel that photographs, unlike a painting as an example....many times needs a series of shots. I can easily have a Lone Ranger painting on the wall but not so much a photograph. Just my thinking....
You asked for critique....if you like the photo as is, why would you ask for comments?Not everyone likes a tile but then again, it does set it apart...I just wouldn't do it all the time..
I wasn't too sure on this one Molly. It has a lot of noise...a bit quirky maybe too light as I thought of darkening it up. ...It is nice to toss out to the group and see what comes of it though.You asked for critique....if you like the photo as is, why would you ask for comments?Not everyone likes a tile but then again, it does set it apart...I just wouldn't do it all the time..
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Tableclothlinen
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I see your point about photographing people from behind—it can feel like a shortcut sometimes. But I think it depends on the context. A well-composed shot from behind can still tell a compelling story, leaving some mystery for the viewer. And yeah, staying unnoticed with a big camera is definitely a challenge!
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