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I really like the chef having a fag, nice simple composition with a great background.
The first one doesn't really work for me - there's a bit too much going on in the frame. I could suggest that you try a wider aperture (smaller number) next time or use a longer lens, both of which will help to blur out the background to make it less distracting.
I love the subject in the third one, you can invent a good story around it, but again the background is distracting, however I don't think it detracts from the image as much as in the drummer pic as the main subject is, to my eyes, more interesting.
So on the evidence on what you've presented here I'd say that you're not bad at all at street photography!
The first one doesn't really work for me - there's a bit too much going on in the frame. I could suggest that you try a wider aperture (smaller number) next time or use a longer lens, both of which will help to blur out the background to make it less distracting.
I love the subject in the third one, you can invent a good story around it, but again the background is distracting, however I don't think it detracts from the image as much as in the drummer pic as the main subject is, to my eyes, more interesting.
So on the evidence on what you've presented here I'd say that you're not bad at all at street photography!
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Except for the fact that I also like the 1st shot too - eye contact would have made the shot but I think it's a nice shot nonetheless.Keep at the street photography, you seem to be a bit of a natural (do watch out for cropping feet & leaving enough space in the frame though) Well done
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No 2 for me, it's a peach of an image, and B&W fits well.
First I find too tight in the frame, the subject needs more space to breath.
Third the BG is a bit busy.
First I find too tight in the frame, the subject needs more space to breath.
Third the BG is a bit busy.
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You are good at street photography if these are anything to go by!
Three crackers - no 2 being the winner - well seen, well composed, well processed.
I like no 1 as well!
Keep 'em coming!
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really appreciate the feedback..... i have a bit of a confidence problem when im out in the street with the camera.... which is why i dont think im very good at it .. but i will NOT give it up! lol im a bit stubborn that way so thanx very much to everyone!
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No 1 is spoilt with the woman in the background. She tends to draw the eye away from the main subject. It would be a good action shot without her in the background.
In a strange way I like No 2. - good composition. Well captured.
No. 3 doesn't do it for me I'm afraid. (personal taste).
I know how you feel about lacking confidence out in the street. It will normally take me 15 - 20 minutes to get into shooting where there are people. I went out the other night to take some night time photos near my house. I was out for an hour and a half and my best shots came after the first 30 minutes. I think that it took that long to switch to the artistic side of my brain.
Sometimes I am in a mischievious mood and start to play games with people. One is to look up at nothing and see how many people you can get to look up. The other is to smile knowingly while your working.
In a strange way I like No 2. - good composition. Well captured.
No. 3 doesn't do it for me I'm afraid. (personal taste).
I know how you feel about lacking confidence out in the street. It will normally take me 15 - 20 minutes to get into shooting where there are people. I went out the other night to take some night time photos near my house. I was out for an hour and a half and my best shots came after the first 30 minutes. I think that it took that long to switch to the artistic side of my brain.
Sometimes I am in a mischievious mood and start to play games with people. One is to look up at nothing and see how many people you can get to look up. The other is to smile knowingly while your working.