Is this 'Street' - warning 13 images

[DiddyDave]

Hi all

As you may know/remember - I don't really 'get' Street Photography, and after an interesting debate a few weeks ago I was challenged to try it - so I have, yesterday in London on a long walk sightseeing

All comments welcomed - and I know they are all colour and Street is often BW - does that matter?

Anyway, (GULP) here goes...

#1

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP10.jpg

An old chap in a world of his own enjoying a beer

#2

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP72.jpg

Cool dude !

#3

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP111.jpg

I saw this with the TP chaps on Wednesday, but the light wasn't right. The intention is to show the art as looking a me as he's about to 'shoot' someone, so waiting for someone to move into the exact spot took a few moments

#4

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP51.jpg

#5

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP81.jpg

Never did figure out what he thought so fascinating

#6

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP122.jpg

If this offends anyone, I'll remove it

#7

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP15.jpg

What does this body-language tell you about their conversation? And more importantly, how happily or not they parted?

#8

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP17.jpg

"Alone, all Alone, in a see of crowded faces" - Covent Garden on a very busy Saturday !



More in next post :thumbs:

DD

[DiddyDave]

#9

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP14.jpg

#10

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP16.jpg

#11

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP91.jpg

#12

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP131.jpg

#13

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP61.jpg


All of these were shot on a range of focal lengths from 18mm through to 200mm, with their respective lenses wide open

Not sure if this is strictly 'Street', but I quite enjoyed it anyway and I have quite a few more too

TFL

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

DD

[samcox89]

really nice set there. I take it non of them knew they were being snapped?

[DiddyDave]

5 of them did - does that make a difference???

DD

[Jimmy_Lemon]

That is what I would class as street photography. Glad you "quite enjoyed" it :) Some lovely shots, not sure I am keen on the angles on some of them, but all quality shots (no suprise there) :thumbs: Looks like you found some propper character too :) I always just seem to end up with tons of shots of attractive ladies!

[..MD..]

some nice images there mr DD..


no 2 just jumps out at you very nice that one imho


md:thumbs:

right now back into the studio before you have any more fun:lol:

[EdinburghGary]

number 3 is absolutely fantastic, the rest are great, but 3 - just blows the rest for me! :)

Wicked set, and yup, you nailed it. Talented bar steward.

G.

[Techno-Geek]

The first one is good, the last one is good also

First one is a good sense of what he is doing and anyone wondered what he could be thinking? ;)

The last one is Quite a funny shot, Like they have just been lauging about something

[samcox89]

5 of them did - does that make a difference???

DD

lol. no, not really. i was just wondering.

[AliB]

Gary beat me to it. Spot on and No3 is a belter.

Is there no end to your talents? :)

[natjag]

So that is what you were doing when we were all on the floor photographing the gerkin. lol

[DiddyDave]

Awwww guys - gushing now - :lol:

Thanks for your extraordinarily pleasant comments on my first attempt at 'Street'

Nope Natjag, this was all Friday's stroll with the missis - hence not as much photography as otherwise on such a walk on a nice day; just about to post my own Gherkin efforts too

Let's see if you appreciate those too then!

Cheers all

DD

[EdinburghGary]

Awwww guys - gushing now - :lol:

Thanks for your extraordinarily pleasant comments on my first attempt at 'Street'

Nope Natjag, this was all Friday's stroll with the missis - hence not as much photography as otherwise on such a walk on a nice day; just about to post my own Gherkin efforts too

Let's see if you appreciate those too then!

Cheers all

DD

You have a real flair for togging, good stuff :)

[richmond]

Is there no end to your talents? :)

Wish I had a tenth of it.

:thumbs: :clap:

[TheKrikkitWars]

No. Six is very funny, did you intend it like that?

I really like No.'s Seven and Twelve, No.2 looks rather like male glamour photography, all about the subject, rather than his actions...

[DiddyDave]

No. Six is very funny, did you intend it like that?

I really like No.'s Seven and Twelve, No.2 looks rather like male glamour photography, all about the subject, rather than his actions...



Re #6 - yep, intended & waited for - hence my comment on if it offends anyone I'll remove it

There are some interesting comments here guys, with several of you picking completely different 'best' images, which I find intriguing

Natjag - Gherkin shots posted now

:thumbs: to one 'n' all for your positive comments

The response so far has been better than I had hoped - you never know, I may even try this 'Street' thing again some day :eek::eek::eek:

DD

[Janice]

just about to post my own Gherkin



Are allowed pics like that on this forum??? :eek: :nono: :D

[DiddyDave]

Are allowed pics like that on this forum??? :eek: :nono: :D

Gherkins are okay - it's meat & two veg that's not allowed!

:razz:

And just when I was gonna post a shot of my good self just for you too - not now :D

Do you have a fav/crap one to point out J ??? And if so, why? Ta

DD

[dellipher]

:) Like these D, Im sure theres some interesting faces in barnsley too :P

[DiddyDave]

:) Like these D, Im sure theres some interesting faces in barnsley too :P

Is that it ???

Where's the 'Shock & Awe' of ME having a crack at Street without considerable payment (not pavement btw - but payment!)

Added to most commentators nicely thinking I can do it too - I'm flabberghast (but in a pleasant & satisfying way :D)

Yep - I'm sure Barnsley folk have a thing or two to show these Londoners about faces - :lol:

Give it a couples of weeks until you're freer and perhaps we should have a go up north too!

DD

[russbates]

Number 3 is brilliant really well captured, a good set of shots all round. Glad you got out a tried it! We always seem to be involved in these street debates that are constantly had on the forum, glad you enjoyed it thats the most important thing.

[DiddyDave]

Number 3 is brilliant really well captured, a good set of shots all round. Glad you got out a tried it! We always seem to be involved in these street debates that are constantly had on the forum, glad you enjoyed it thats the most important thing.



Cheers Russ

I don't think I'd have approached it the same way had we not had the 'discussion/argument' on here about it, I guess it helped me focus my mind on what to look for; so thanks all for enlightening me there - I was particularly interested in making use of backgrounds when I could, or at least avoiding distracting ones

Sticking your camera in front of folk who don't expect it is a bit odd though at first, but no-one's reaction was the anticipated "FO" or 5-fingered mouth-massage :eek:

Most 'Street' I see is in B&W and although I did process some of these as B&W, I preferred the colour version - is B&W the prime way of presenting such images????




Funniest comment of the day was someone asking me if I was a Pro, then going on to ask if I was 'XXX' (can't remember who, sorry) who is a photojourno apparently - obviously I said 'No', but then thought - if I look like him, that's another short, fat, ugly tog out there - scary !!!

:lol::lol::lol:

DD

[dellipher]

Is that it ???

Where's the 'Shock & Awe' of ME having a crack at Street without considerable payment (not pavement btw - but payment!)

Added to most commentators nicely thinking I can do it too - I'm flabberghast (but in a pleasant & satisfying way :D)

Yep - I'm sure Barnsley folk have a thing or two to show these Londoners about faces - :lol:

Give it a couples of weeks until you're freer and perhaps we should have a go up north too!

DD

Awww, you dont need shock and awe from everyone else, and me also :lol: I think theres some really good images in there, and I do like the angles that they have been taken at, it gives it a different sense and appeal from normal street that are taken straight.

I'm freer after next week, so fingers crossed? LOL

[Borats Baby]

Stunning !

I remember that thread about you "not getting it" so whats your thoughts now ?

Sounds like you enjoyed yourself, Your clearly very good at it, the results speak for themselves. OK, so you didn't get paid, but you could !! Just look at number 7, thats got corporate/business type stock photo written all over it !!

Incidently, I like the quirky angles of some of the shots, and waiting for the right moment..... :thumbs:

BB

[DiddyDave]

Stunning !

I remember that thread about you "not getting it" so whats your thoughts now ?

Sounds like you enjoyed yourself, Your clearly very good at it, the results speak for themselves. OK, so you didn't get paid, but you could !! Just look at number 7, thats got corporate/business type stock photo written all over it !!

Incidently, I like the quirky angles of some of the shots, and waiting for the right moment..... :thumbs:

BB


Jeez - thanks BB

Just can't help thinking now some 'Street' tog is going to come along and slag them all off for something we've missed so far :shake:

The 'paid' bit was a joke - I do love taking photos whether paid or not, and have a very forgiving wife in this respect - she walked about 7 miles with me Friday and didn't moan once when I was stopping to take photos

Tricky bit though BB - my thoughts now on Street togging... Hell, I enjoyed it & I like many of the images I took - could I be a potential convert ???????? Seen the 'light' even !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

DD

[CT]

These most definitely qualify as Street as I understand it. I like 'em all, but picking one for the bin - just because you asked really, it would be No4 - just a bit too busy, and kinda looks like a flash shot although it probably wasn't?

[DiddyDave]

These most definitely qualify as Street as I understand it. I like 'em all, but picking one for the bin - just because you asked really, it would be No4 - just a bit too busy, and kinda looks like a flash shot although it probably wasn't?



Thanks CT - Interesting comment on #4

Yep you guessed it though, shot at 18mm low down with flash set at +1 EV

I had the idea to take a few with strong foreground exposure against a thus darker background - this was actually my only attempt at such & I wasn't sure it worked either !!!

Either it's a crap idea, or I 'Must try harder' :thinking:

Cheers

DD

[Forbiddenbiker]

Fabulous Dave. Loving number one and five, great comps. :thumbs:

6 for the bin mate. :( :gag:

So you enjoyed it eh! hehe ... I think we have a street convert. ;) You've certainly done it justice in my eyes.

I see you went back and shot my take on the chair ... thought you might after selecting it from my chimping screen as the one you liked most. :D couldn't resit eh.

[hunter20ga]

Numbers 1, 3, and 10 for me. No. 1 is a nice study, I like the perspective quartering in over his left shoulder. No. 3 definitely gets your attention. Nice job. No. 10 is just an excellent subject well captured!

If there's one that just isn't working for me at all, it's Number 8. I find the focus in this one is definitely a bit too soft for my taste, and I'd really like the background more blurred to enhance the feeling of "aloneness" of the reader.

[DiddyDave]

Numbers 1, 3, and 10 for me. No. 1 is a nice study, I like the perspective quartering in over his left shoulder. No. 3 definitely gets your attention. Nice job. No. 10 is just an excellent subject well captured!

If there's one that just isn't working for me at all, it's Number 8. I find the focus in this one is definitely a bit too soft for my taste, and I'd really like the background more blurred to enhance the feeling of "aloneness" of the reader.



Thanks hunter20ga - more useful comments

Interesting on #8 though (the woman reading her map?) - taken at 200mm f2.8 on a D2Xs and Nikon's 70-200 VR lens it's nothing if not bitingly sharp in the original 20mb raw file - perhaps this 60kb jpeg loses that? Short of adding blur it's not possible to make that background much more OOF, but I know what you mean, and thanks for your constructive comments I will bear them in mind for any future shoot

:thumbs:

DD

[DiddyDave]

Fabulous Dave. Loving number one and five, great comps. :thumbs:

6 for the bin mate. :( :gag:

So you enjoyed it eh! hehe ... I think we have a street convert. ;) You've certainly done it justice in my eyes.

I see you went back and shot my take on the chair ... thought you might after selecting it from my chimping screen as the one you liked most. :D couldn't resit eh.



Cheers FBBiker - re #6, I thought long & hard about that one bth - seemed a good joke at the time, but I can appreciate it can be taken as offensive too. I just wonder if it'd been a 'Whites' shop with a white guy in that position would anyone have even noticed the supposed humour?

:thinking::thinking::thinking:

Anyway, inspiration taken from your chair shot - to the extend of this...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DD_chair.jpg

Proof I exist - and as this is a normal sized chair that I am somewhat small in size - hence the unhappy face - :lol:

Cheers

DD

[dellipher]

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DD_chair.jpg

Proof I exist - and as this is a normal sized chair that I am somewhat small in size - hence the unhappy face - :lol:

Cheers

DD

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

You could have warned us you had your legs out. :lol:

[DiddyDave]

You'd have only started dribbling in anticipation again Adele

:nono::nono::nono:

:lol:

DD

[TheKrikkitWars]

Most 'Street' I see is in B&W and although I did process some of these as B&W, I preferred the colour version - is B&W the prime way of presenting such images????

I tend to shoot street on fast B&W film rated at 1600, 3200, or 6400, I think that a lot of people work along similar lines, and so the predominant force is still in B&W film due to the (as yet) superior low light/high speed performance.

[dellipher]

You'd have only started dribbling in anticipation again Adele

:nono::nono::nono:

:lol:

DD

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Oh stop making jokes like that
my sides hurt from laughing.

[DiddyDave]

I tend to shoot street on fast B&W film rated at 1600, 3200, or 6400, I think that a lot of people work along similar lines, and so the predominant force is still in B&W film due to the (as yet) superior low light/high speed performance.

Thanks for that...

Mine were all shot in good daylight so high ISOs just weren't necessary. On a few of mine (run as an action of course!) BW was a serious contender but on others I felt a waste of time

I have noticed most Street stuff is BW, and seen lots of Street togging later at night

One thing I aimed for, and missed, was people smoking as any Street shoot seems to capture a person with a fag :lol: - no idea why, just seems to be in any series of such shots

Next time maybe...:D

DD

[Issey]

Well Dave did you enjoy it and did you get anything out of this little exercise beside the images which are not bad for a first go bet if you did it again you now approach it differently.
Not a street photographer myself but there is an art to capturing people being interactive in an interesting sort way and in some of these you have achieved this so pat yourself on the back and give it another go. Well done

Les F

[DiddyDave]

Cheers Les - if you've not tried it.. invite me along for your first go & I'll offer 'tips' from my vast experience !!! :lol:

It is surprisingly more fun than you can imagine - please all, give it a go, you may just love it and/or have a talent in this respect

Les - see my Gherkin post (inspired by you!) so post yours there too

:thumbs:

DD

[BiNg]

These are great, i really enjoyed looking through them. :thumbs:

[whiteflyer]

A very nice set, the best for me is No.3 and the one I'd bin is No.4 I'm sorry but compares to the others it just looks like a quick snapshot.

I could see why somebody with a chip on their shoulder would dislike No.6 but work OK for me.

In No.7 did you wait for her to slap his face or where you in a rush to move on.

[DiddyDave]

These are great, i really enjoyed looking through them. :thumbs:

Cheers BiNg

DD

[hillwalkinggirl]

1, 2 and 10 for me, but I actually like them all. A good days togging.

[DiddyDave]

A very nice set, the best for me is No.3 and the one I'd bin is No.4 I'm sorry but compares to the others it just looks like a quick snapshot.

I could see why somebody with a chip on their shoulder would dislike No.6 but work OK for me.

In No.7 did you wait for her to slap his face or where you in a rush to move on.

Cheers m8

#4 - was!

#6 - a matter of perspective

#7 eh - the shocking part is that I have 3 of this couple - and in spite of this shot, they left each other laughing and with a big kiss - one shot is not always the full story eh????

DD

[DiddyDave]

1, 2 and 10 for me, but I actually like them all. A good days togging.

Cheers HWG - I must disagree with your sig though - I dislike returning 'home' :lol: maybe I'm a wonderer at heart?

DD

[sportysnaps]

hey these are great - not much else to add really:coat:

[DiddyDave]

hey these are great - not much else to add really:coat:

No need to pack your coat m8 - just review and see which you like most/least - it's all useful info; if you can add why, that's good too

Cheers

DD

[fraggle101]

Wow Dave!! after what you were saying about 'Street'!! lol..

The boy done good!! :thumbs:

It shows your experience tbh.. if you have a good eye and a passion for photography you can turn to different types with not much problem.. (Which is why i suck at it!!! lol)

I like them all.. going to look at the Gherkin one now..

Great to meet you m8.. :wave:

Give me a shout next time you're down if ya like.. :thumbs:

[Wail]

DD,

Excellent series, and I don’t get it! How is it you don’t get “street photography” when you’ve managed something like that? Well done :clap:,

Shot no. 1, that’s Morgan Freeman taking a break from filmmaking!?! :shrug:

Shot no. 3, looks like someone else is taking a shot at your subject! Good angle :clap:

Shot no. 6, your attempt to be “politically” correct cracked me up! Seriously, it did; even though I am sure you meant in genuinely.

Shot no. 7, looks like she just broke the news to him that she’s pregnant and he’s the father!

Shot no. 10, an elegant man with a purple lady’s bag!?! :nono: .. that's just my opniion :p

I can’t pick just the one that is wow, as they are all very well captured. Thanks for sharing.

[DiddyDave]

Wow Dave!! after what you were saying about 'Street'!! lol..

The boy done good!! :thumbs:

It shows your experience tbh.. if you have a good eye and a passion for photography you can turn to different types with not much problem.. (Which is why i suck at it!!! lol)

I like them all.. going to look at the Gherkin one now..

Great to meet you m8.. :wave:

Give me a shout next time you're down if ya like.. :thumbs:




Hi Frag

More than happy to meet up again m8 - glad you like these too - and from the images you posted I can't imagine why you think you 'suck' at it

Next time I'm down your way - more than happy to meet up for a mutual 'How to' session where we both learn from the other

Cheers

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

DD

[DiddyDave]

DD,

Excellent series, and I don’t get it! How is it you don’t get “street photography” when you’ve managed something like that? Well done :clap:,

Shot no. 1, that’s Morgan Freeman taking a break from filmmaking!?! :shrug:

Shot no. 3, looks like someone else is taking a shot at your subject! Good angle :clap:

Shot no. 6, your attempt to be “politically” correct cracked me up! Seriously, it did; even though I am sure you meant in genuinely.

Shot no. 7, looks like she just broke the news to him that she’s pregnant and he’s the father!

Shot no. 10, an elegant man with a purple lady’s bag!?! :nono: .. that's just my opniion :p

I can’t pick just the one that is wow, as they are all very well captured. Thanks for sharing.



You crack me up m8 for your observations there :thumbs:

Thanks

Oh, and the couple were seemingly lovers! This fraction of a second just portrayed them differently - time (however breif) can do that to a situation

:)

DD

[Wail]

Was worried in case I'd offend you with my comments, sure am glad that I didn't :)

[DiddyDave]

Was worried in case I'd offend you with my comments, sure am glad that I didn't :)

Small in stature - broad in shoulders :lol:

Offensive never taken if well argued/justified - even if you're 'wrong' - :D

DD

[CT]

LOL. Street is pretty cool - there are few creatures as fascinating as people. I liked the night street series someone posted recently in Camden Town I think. Problem is around here you'd stand the risk of getting robbed, back bummed and left for dead. :D

[DiddyDave]

Problem is around here you'd stand the risk of getting robbed, back bummed and left for dead. :D

Hmm... isn't that just a wee bit off-putting then creatively speaking? :eek::eek::eek:

We don't face those issues in Barnsley !!!

Barnsley meet anyone? :D

DD

[inaneredstripe]

nice.
the couple.
i reckon shes saying " yes its f***** yours"

[Wail]

.....
i reckon shes saying " yes its f***** yours"

That's exactly what I thought when I saw it :lol: :D :lol:

[Banath]

Great set:thumbs:

[DiddyDave]

Thanks Banath

To you others with 'sad' minds - honestly, it was a mid conversation capture and they kissed fondly before departing

Perhaps he'd agreed to father it - perhaps he'd agreed to pay for a termination - perhaps he'd agreed to a holiday in Spain instead of Turkey ??? Who knows, but it was amicable - honest!

That 1/160th sec (I think it was) has you all fired up with different interpretations; your sad spin on it perhaps has more to do with your own life than theirs ???????????

:lol::lol::lol:

DD

[Shutterman]

DD

Really like the set you have posted... I think the one I like the best is the most contentious one I afraid...

But thats me all over...

Was good to meet up...

Shutterman.

Hope your meal went ok..

[joxby]

Did it help to be in London and not Barnsley ?
My approach is always different when I'm away from my patch, it shouldn't be, but it is, self conscious crap.
3 & 6 really say something, but they all look considered even though they don't all talk.
I think the ones that don't talk are disadvantaged by distance, the up close and personal factor.
I think you've made great strides into street, its not as easy as you make it look.:thumbs:

6 is just a moment in time, the scene was there to capture, anybody could have seen it, any offence is manufactured in the viewers mind, but that is the objective, isn't it ?
The thought that it might be offensive reminds me of Gary Winogrands "zoo" (http://www.shanelavalette.com/journal/00/garrywinogrand01.jpg) shot....provocative :thumbs:

I think its worth pointing out....your legs....and those shorts.....and your relationship with.......self-consciousness.....:lol:

[DiddyDave]

Did it help to be in London and not Barnsley ?
My approach is always different when I'm away from my patch, it shouldn't be, but it is, self conscious crap.
3 & 6 really say something, but they all look considered even though they don't all talk.
I think the ones that don't talk are disadvantaged by distance, the up close and personal factor.
I think you've made great strides into street, its not as easy as you make it look.:thumbs:

6 is just a moment in time, the scene was there to capture, anybody could have seen it, any offence is manufactured in the viewers mind, but that is the objective, isn't it ?
The thought that it might be offensive reminds me of Gary Winogrands "zoo" (http://www.shanelavalette.com/journal/00/garrywinogrand01.jpg) shot....provocative :thumbs:

I think its worth pointing out....your legs....and those shorts.....and your relationship with.......self-consciousness.....:lol:

Errrr - I think you're thinking a bit too 'deep' for me m8

If I make 'Street' look easy, it can only be because it is pretty easy - I didn't have much of a clue before having a go at it so any 'skill' shown is only that of any other seasoned tog

Easier away from Barnsley? Defo NO - Barnsley folk would let you shoot their arse if you asked nicely enough I'm sure! Certainly if you smiled when asking :lol:

And my legs are my best bits... :'(:'(:'(

DD

[pearce_jj]

These are great! Not sure how I missed this thread until now. The bloke in No.5 was probably looking at St Pauls, its dirty and crappy viewed from there.

[Badger UK]

For someone who claims not to get street you have a stonkingly good set of pics there. What can I say.

In my opinion, No 3 is a world class photograph and you should be very proud of your work. Fantastic.

B

[DiddyDave]

For someone who claims not to get street you have a stonkingly good set of pics there. What can I say.

In my opinion, No 3 is a world class photograph and you should be very proud of your work. Fantastic.

B



Thanks 'Badger UK' - honestly, my Street learning tool has been a few threads and discussion on here - never even thought of snapping strangers before

Even yesterday morning when I told wifey what I had as an idea she thought I'd be punched first - just shows eh ?

:)

DD

[pearce_jj]

Hi DD

FWIW I think Shutterman's version of your No.3 is more powerful, maybe because it's B&W, but maybe because the people are the other way around, although I prefer your framing:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=66319

[Badger UK]

Thanks 'Badger UK' - honestly, my Street learning tool has been a few threads and discussion on here - never even thought of snapping strangers before

Even yesterday morning when I told wifey what I had as an idea she thought I'd be punched first - just shows eh ?

:)

DD
Street is my favorite type of photography and I've been doing it for years and I've never had any trouble. Mind you, I do feel better when I'm using a 200mm lens! :-)

[joxby]

Errrr - I think you're thinking a bit too 'deep' for me m8

DD

Philistine.......:lol:


If I make 'Street' look easy, it can only be because it is pretty easy.

DD

Maybe I don't find it easy then, even at distance with an 80-200 there are other peeps around that consider what you are doing.
Its not an event, or in studio, its in the street, we don't want peeps posing for shots or to lose our front teeth:lol:
That's why I think it helps to shoot in touristy locations, blend in....kinda.

not that Barnsley isn't.....touristy...:suspect:

:lol:

[TheKrikkitWars]

Philistine.......:lol:



Maybe I don't find it easy then, even at distance with an 80-200 there are other peeps around that consider what you are doing.
Its not an event, or in studio, its in the street, we don't want peeps posing for shots or to lose our front teeth:lol:
That's why I think it helps to shoot in touristy locations, blend in....kinda.

not that Barnsley isn't.....touristy...:suspect:

:lol:

To avoid people posing, I've tended to find hidden vantage points, or make it look like I'm photographing buildings or trees or something near them.

The best was hanging from a parapet on a multistory car park, nobody looked there EVER, it was scary, yet extremely fun.

[oldgit]

Not sure I'd bin any of them. Good street togging

[hillwalkinggirl]

Cheers HWG - I must disagree with your sig though - I dislike returning 'home' :lol: maybe I'm a wonderer at heart?

DD

Yes we are wanderers too, and we love travelling, but after being away from home for a while we get the urge to return; and when we get back home; walk down to the beach which is 200yds from home; we always say "Why did we go away - there is nowhere else as beautiful as here." I suppose really it depends where you live, and we are very, very lucky in that respect.:thumbs:

[lee]

Hi all

#1

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP10.jpg

An old chap in a world of his own enjoying a beer

#3

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP111.jpg

I saw this with the TP chaps on Wednesday, but the light wasn't right. The intention is to show the art as looking a me as he's about to 'shoot' someone, so waiting for someone to move into the exact spot took a few moments

#6

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP122.jpg

If this offends anyone, I'll remove it

#8

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/TP17.jpg

"Alone, all Alone, in a see of crowded faces" - Covent Garden on a very busy Saturday !



Loving the ones where subject has some form of relation to the background, 3 is my favourite because this, framing was spot on having the art lined up with its target, and for me it was more interesting having the main subject facing you rather than the back of them.

Well done :thumbs:

[Geordi69]

That's a dam good set there Dave.

I will nip down to Barnsley or Sheff if you fancy a wander round them, trying the same.




Easier away from Barnsley? Defo NO - Barnsley folk would let you shoot their arse if you asked nicely enough I'm sure! Certainly if you smiled when asking :lol:

DD

I've known a few Barnsley girls in my time, it's amazing what a pint, a smile and a geordie accent will get you!!!:D

[Duckydoodle]

1,3 and 8 are my favourites but these are all excellent examples of street togging. Not bad at all for someone who didn't understand it because you've managed to capture the very essence of it :clap:

[TheKrikkitWars]

If people are out street togging in Sheffield, would you mind me tagging along?

[DiddyDave]

If people are out street togging in Sheffield, would you mind me tagging along?

And what's wrong with Barnsley ???

:bat::bat::bat:

Geordi's fancy a go here

:thumbs:

DD

[TheKrikkitWars]

And what's wrong with Barnsley ???

:bat::bat::bat:

Geordi's fancy a go here

:thumbs:

DD

Nothing wrong with it, but it's not as close, if you're street togging round Yorkshire I'd happily tag along and try to learn something.

[DiddyDave]

Yep - no worries

If we do, we'll pm you

Cheers

DD

[Ashers]

im part black and i love the blacks one :) :) it would look good in an anti racisim booklet i think :D perhaps get a sale there to the government :)

[Cobra]

Just seen this Dave :thumbs:
I think 3 & 6 stand out because its "just not only people" there is a little "something" going on in the background too. which adds just that certain
"je ne sais quoi"
but they're all good anyway

[dellipher]

So Dave, street togging in Barnsley then?
You organising it? :D

[DiddyDave]

Cheers guys - glad no offence was taken as certainly none was intended

On the day I started to see puns all over the place, but the 'wrong' people were moving into place - pah @ the general public for being so inconsiderate

DD

[DiddyDave]

So Dave, street togging in Barnsley then?
You organising it? :D

OMG - D's about :eek:

YAY (flag smiley)

Yep - as you know I'm a great fan of 'Street' - so a...

"Meet 4 Street" will be on the cards soonest

Beddy-byes now though !

Night all

DD

[dellipher]

OMG - D's about :eek:

YAY (flag smiley)

Yep - as you know I'm a great fan of 'Street' - so a...

"Meet 4 Street" will be on the cards soonest

Beddy-byes now though !

Night all

DD

:lol::lol:

Ok Ok...this last week has been a bit hectic for me...shush.
As of next week I'm free so much more!!!

[DiddyDave]

Message to all - I have NEVER paid for Dellipher - she's always been free for me

From next week though, she's even freer - wow

:lol:

Runs off smiley!

DD

[dellipher]

Message to all - I have NEVER paid for Dellipher - she's always been free for me

From next week though, she's even freer - wow

:lol:

Runs off smiley!

DD

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Geordi69]

And what's wrong with Barnsley ???

:bat::bat::bat:

Geordi's fancy a go here

:thumbs:

DD

Yeah I'm up for it, some week end. Give us a PM or I think Adel might still have my number.

Cheerz:thumbs:

[theMusicMan]

Can I have Del for free as well then... :) ;)

Great 'Street' set Dave... some superb shots there. Love the one of the lady sat down almost on her luggage.

[tigerimages]

Lovely photos, you must be proud of #3

[dellipher]

Can I have Del for free as well then... :) ;)

Everyone wants me? :shrug:

[dellipher]

Yeah I'm up for it, some week end. Give us a PM or I think Adele might still have my number.

Cheerz:thumbs:


Yep I do

[Galaxy66]

Now that is what I was trying to achieve in my attempts in Oxford, looks like I have a long way to go to get to that stage of competence.
Great shots:thumbs:

[DiddyDave]

Now that is what I was trying to achieve in my attempts in Oxford, looks like I have a long way to go to get to that stage of competence.
Great shots:thumbs:



Thanks m8 :thumbs:

But it's really not hard at all, every shot was on AP with whatever lens shot wide open

I tried to find either an interesting or not distracting background and pick the best position/light for it, especially if it adds to the pic (as in #3), then waited a few mins for someone to appear in the right spot - so timing is key I think

This was a busy Friday, so waiting for people to move out of shot meant a few crackingly interesting folk were missed, but hey,that happens a lot in Street I guess

Have you a thread with your Street stuff on???

DD

[Galaxy66]

Here, http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=67597

[DiddyDave]

Here, http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=67597

There's some pretty good ones in there, a few composition & exposure issues but that's probably more to do with you picking trickier subjects or fussier backgrounds than I did

Like the blokes lent up against the wall though

:thumbs:

DD