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Street photos…
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Just looking for some C&C on these. I like them myself, so looking forward to see what ye think of them.
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Larger image: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=252405219&size=lI wanted to get a typically street photo-esque film quality to them.
Anyways, let me know what you think.
Al
I like the second photo. Good toning and composition. You may play with the white contrast spot on the advertise board.
All three are great shots- The low angle on the first is very nice and I like the lines in the paving but its just a bit … I dunno … distant ?? (.. could be my glass of wine talking ;))
But I particularly like two and three, the tones are lovely in the second as roberto said . .. but I like the old gent in the third – maybe a portrait crop would bring you closer to him .. but nice shots very nicely done ;)
L
Hi Fajitas,
First one, I don’t know what the guy is doing, there’s not enough contextual clues. Also don’t like the wonky verticals, it doesn’t add anything to the picture IMO. If you’d moved the camera to the right a bit, so we can see what he’s looking at maybe?
Second one, I’m not wondering who the man is or what he’s thinking, sorry.
Third one, has promise. He’s a bit central, maybe crop to add tension with him near the edge of the frame or crop so that he’s looking down the diagonal of the frame (maybe a square crop).
I love that you’re hitting the streets, maybe a larger aperture to select your subjects a bit more?
All best
Si
First off, I have to commend the post processing Al, you’ve definately got the right film effect I think.
Especially in the second one(apart from the splash of colour obviously).
I really like what you did with the first shot, its a really interesting viewpoint in myopinion, but I have to agree with Allinthemind about wanting to see what he is looking at, or have him looking at the camera. But sher, there wasnt much you couldve done about that.
Second one is really great. The toning and processing is absolutely brilliant, and you’ve captured a good moment. I definately disagree with Allinthemind about wanting to what he is looking at. They say that that is an old rule, that you should be able to see what they are looking at, but I disagree, I think it still works cause it adds a sense of mystery if you get me. And the subtle hint of colour is very well done too, its very hard to see on first glance. This is probably one of my favourite of your shots.
Third one is good too, but the main criticism I have is that Id like if his face wasnt burnt out. Thats a bit too little detail for me. Good composition and moment though.
Thanks for the comments lads, will take them on board.
They were all shot from the hip, so I’m happy enough composition wise. Aperture wise, they’re all between 1.4 to 2.8.
Now, one last one… This was taken on film.
And yes, I know every one of you will give out about the vignetting…
I like the last photo. The face is dark (as his life) but still I can see the expression.
Make darker the corners only works on the bottom, for me. Is the text on the wall mean ‘grief’? I would crop off the white window in the left corner. I see that you will loose text but this photo does not need it. I think.It’s GRIFT, a graffiti ‘artist’ in Dublin.
I agree with the top vignetting, I like the crop you mentioned…must play about with it… Thanks :)
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