Streetphotography: Review thread

[moi1]

<p>Hey guys, I guess I am suppose to say something about this guy leaning against the wall...<br>

It's a nice wall but I don't think I would have taken the pix but I am sure that the guy caught your attention as much as you caught his!<br>

Like someone already said and I quote"this pix didn't get my heartrate going"!</p><div></div>

[dan_henderson4]

<p>I like Pascal's photo very much. I would have cropped out the wall in the foreground, perhaps made it horizontal.</p>

<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3386152446_e5867d221b_o.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="531" /></p>

[marvin_israel]

<p>While the diagonal wall in the foreground helps to frame the picture, that and the dome in the background distract me from the main subject, the couple kissing. Perhaps a more severe cropping and opening up the exposure would improve the shot. (Response to Couple)</p>

[marvin_israel]

<p>I would perhaps crop out the background which leads my eye away from the dog looking at his owner.</p>

[marvin_israel]

<p>Trying, so far without success, to upload a photo.</p>

[marvin_israel]

<p>Still trying....</p><div></div>

[tonmestrom]

<p>Guys keep your cool. This is supposed to be fun. This thread has attracted a lot of attention and quite some interesting photos and that we should enjoy, I certainly do. </p>

<p>However, since some people seem to have trouble in writing comments/critiques I'll post a few pointers in the next thread that can be used as a general guidance but only as a general guidance because what you see, think and perceive is the most important. If you do it's likely you'll get it back.</p>

<p>As far as I can tell <strong>Clive's photo hasn't been commented upon as yet</strong> which I find surprising because it's not a difficult one. Any takers?</p>

[sbp]

<p>@ Man and Suitcase... Interesting; the man seems to be pondering what's next to eat. IMO, this would benefit from B&W conversion or desaturation. The bright red coke bottle draws my eye away from the man, who, to me, is the primary subject. <br>

<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3185815262_79cf7e9aaa_b.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="819" /></p>

[hugue_or]

<p>@MArvin, I think you did it now!<br>

Nice Communication between the suitecase and the man<br>

<img src="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2421607&id=508983526" alt="" /></p>

[hugue_or]

<p>@MArvin, I think you did it now!<br>

Nice Communication between the suitecase and the man<br>

<img src="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2421607&id=508983526" alt="" /></p>

[rfarquhar]

<p>Since Clive's photo hasn't been commented on yet, I'll comment on his then post mine. I like the expression on the faces of the two men. The expressions are interesting and quite clear. I'm not sure I like the tilt, but that is personal preference, and I don't think you could straighten it without having to crop one of the men out. I'd also like to see a color version of this shot. I think some color would add to the atmosphere of celebration.</p><div></div>

[eric_arnold]

<p>@nomad: dont want to come off as hot under the collar, but i think sometimes its easier to be an armchair photographer than be in the moment. that said, i do appreciate your comments. i included the close-up shot for that reason, though to me, there's more context as to the scene from which the image was captured with the wider shot.</p>

<p>@ton: regarding taking what's there, let me clarify. it's not intended as an excuse for sloppy work, it's just that to me, SP is about quick'n'dirty grabs without elaborate set-ups. if i wanted "perfect" photographs with regard to lighting, contrast, etc.,i would be shooting landscape on a tripod or fashion portraits with reflectors, monolights, etc., not walking through the streets of a city with 20 million people taking random pics of things which catch my eye.</p>

<p>not to say you shouldnt think about what you want to shoot, nor pay attention to composition. just that sometimes, you might only have a few seconds to get a shot, and the idea is to nail it as best you can, given what you have to work with. but obviously, if i'm posting here i'm looking for feedback to help give me a better idea of what works and what doesn't from fellow photographers (not necessarily incorrect guesses as to what type of material was used in the scene) -- though their likes/dislikes may differ from non-technically-minded folks.</p>

<p>@phylo: huh?</p>

<p>@ tom, jamie, pascal, and steve: strong images. pascal, i agree with dan h. the diagonal wall is a bit distracting, but then again, the imperfections are what make it 'street' and not a posed/contrived shot. making it more horizontal might have taken away from the sense of composition.</p>

 

[ben_pike]

<p>Rachel "Recharging", Emergency vehicles, there must be something interesting occuring, however the photo is too busy and my eye wanders. The bottom right corner looks like it may be cropped for a stronger image to me.</p>

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[george_peng1]

<p>I like the way her hair falls down and the idea, but its a bit difficult to see the BBerry or whatever she's got in her hand, although I do like the notion of supplication here. I would've liked it better, and I'm not at all suggesting this was possible, if there were say several people in the same pose. I only say this because walking in NYC, its typical to see several people walking zombie-like next to each other while looking down at their e-mail.</p><div></div>

[steve_10170]

<p>Batter up! I like the caption and the subject. I would have cropped it to give the subject more emphasis, but I like the content of people and patterns. And so...here is mine...</p><div></div>

[steve_10170]

<p>suggested crop...but I'm a sucker for square format</p><div></div>

[george_peng1]

<p>Actually I like this crop a little better</p><div></div>

[newbie1]

<p>Photo 1: too busy, too much subject, the eyes waunder looking for a point to focus on.<br>

Photo 2: Too centered, not enough interest or suject to focus on.<br>

Photo 3: Good composition. Good focus. The girl in the foreground does not distract from the subjects. The subjects are a bit off center. there are others things going on here but the eyes go back to the boy in the bars.....</p>

<p>Much better crop, in my opinion.</p>

<p><a href="photo?photo_id=10443831&size=lg"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10443831-md.jpg" border="0" alt="Born: January 30, 1988 Died: December 28, 2009 May she finally rest in peace" width="679" height="451" /></a><br>

Born 1/30/1988, death 12/28/2009, heroin overdose:</p>

[Damon DAmato]

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<p>However, since some people seem to have trouble in writing comments/critiques I'll post a few pointers in the next thread that can be used as a general guidance...</p>

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<p>Ton, I could use a few pointers. I haven't participated until this thread, mostly because my 'critiques' always seem trite to me. I think the poster's deserve better than what I can think to write.</p>

[ofey_kalakar]

<p>interesting portrait of a tragic young lady. She does not look her age.</p><div></div>

[markjordan]

<p>To James Owens photo. I find it to be a pretty good quality street photo. The only real thing I can say about it is I would have liked, at first, to see one where the lady wasn't looking. However when I read the caption it is a little more emotional since the person is smiling and appears happy, yet later died from drugs.So it works in that context. Plus the whole thing of seeing her in a mirror is a little haunting. If I was doing some Photoshoping I might blur the background more. Below is my contribution.</p>

[markjordan]

<p>Sorry...for some reason getting a server error and my photo won't load!</p><div></div>

[newbie1]

<p>Mark:<br>

Thank you for the comments and critique. Yes, seeing her in the mirror is more haunting; that is why I chose that photo for the end of her life. Looking back at her in a mirror to me is seeing her in my past. And she still haunts me today. I spent about 2 months with her a couple times a week shooting her and her drug friends and I got to know her quite well, (photograhing her only). I photographed her on December 26, 2009 last; that is when this photo was taken.</p>

<p>I like the photo of the man in the market. I like the compostion and the lighting, the subject looking away. I think it is very good.</p>

[newbie1]

<p>Mark: I stand corrected. I took the photograh Christmas day, 12/25/2009. Sorry.</p>

[fi_rondo1]

<p>Mark, not a bad scenario, however, the lack of detail on the entire left hand portion of the photo robs it of any harmony it could possibly have otherwise had. I know this is not helpful but the man's profile does nothing to enhance the picture... if you had taken a step in toward side window or waited for him to turn toward you, the image would be far more compelling. I do like the series of vertical lines...but, really... the picture lacks drama...</p>

<p>Batter up:</p><div></div>