Manchester Oxford Road 'Project'

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I've been in the vicinity of Manchester Oxford Road for most last week and this week. I don't really do 'street' photography, but here's some of what I've captured - in no particular order:

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Caught by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr



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Pose 4 da Camera by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr



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Costa costa costa costa by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr



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eyed suspiciously by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr



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A Suspicious Glance by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr



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iPod City Cyclist by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr




Again, not really my usual territory and although I personally like what I'm churning out, would be nice to know what other people think. I've gone for, in a way, a far more artistic leaning with a lot of these shots. I've not had huge amounts of time to craft any of them - I've just kept the camera with me so that I can take pictures as and when.

The full set is here and is likely to grow in the next couple of days.
 
nice job. There's quite a gulf between the shots with regard to what some look like grab shots while others look well thought out and composed. Love the Costa cups and the cyclist - great shots (y)..
#4 does nothing for me i'm afraid. There's no context.. is it a funeral or a court? :D
#1 i like.. i wonder what she's thinking .. there's no mouth, so we're left to read her mood from her eyes.. i like that (y)

#2 grab shot for me.. the processing helps it a bit.
#5 on the fence.. can't decide with this. nicely composed but can't put my finger on why i don't like it

keep 'em coming (y)
 
I studied on Oxford Road in the John Dalton Building (I know - Micky Mouse University) so I love these shots becasue of where they are!

Agree with Leigh on #1 #2 #4
I like #3; well spotted and captured
I also like #5, maybe only because I know where it is - a little cold maybe though
I'm not keen on #6; nice panning, but needs more space on the right for him to move into
 
Are these candid shots, or were they composed

The reason i ask is that i personally would feel rather awkward if someone suddenly whipped out a camera and pointed it at me on the street, and vice versa if i was the cameraman pointing it at some random passers by

Sorry for going slightly off topic
 
rpsmith79 said:
Are these candid shots, or were they composed

The reason i ask is that i personally would feel rather awkward if someone suddenly whipped out a camera and pointed it at me on the street, and vice versa if i was the cameraman pointing it at some random passers by

Sorry for going slightly off topic
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I'm guessing these are street photography i.e. snapping strangers? I've still not really got the bottle to have a go properly; but might try get over it and give it a go around town this weekend. Most of the threads on here suggest that people don't mind,especially if you explain it's for a project, and if they do you can always delete the photo.

I saw this thread the other day; intersting to read the description in Flickr for the 1st pic (click the pic)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=421318&highlight=gloucester

I'm also tempted to get this t-shirt and try and get in some shots myself!
http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/product_view.aspx?pid=3138
 
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Ha ha ha, i like that

I'm still pretty new to photography and i'm stuck in the bimbling around on my own phase at the moment, i try and go places where no one else goes as i still feel awkward/a bit geeky, when i pull out all my camera equipment
 
rpsmith79 said:
Ha ha ha, i like that

I'm still pretty new to photography and i'm stuck in the bimbling around on my own phase at the moment, i try and go places where no one else goes as i still feel awkward/a bit geeky, when i pull out all my camera equipment
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I accepted that I'm a massive geek long ago! I know what you mean though, I generally like to blend into the background and don't like getting attention... I need to try and get along to some TP meets and start playing with the other TOGs!
 
rpsmith79 said:
Sorry, you've lost be again, TP's and TOG's ????

Noob alert :LOL:
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Sorry :LOL: but don't worry - i'm still learning too!

TP = Talk Photography
TOG = phoTOGrapher
 
I'll go against the flow and say that I like #4, the clear interaction between the camera and the one person standing still against the flow of activity appeals to me.
For a similar reason I also like #5, the contrast between the still and the motion of the two characters appeals.



rpsmith79 said:
Sorry, you've lost be again, TP's and TOG's ????

Noob alert :LOL:
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TP = Talk Photography (TP Meets are meetings arranged between members).
TOG = PhoTOGrapher.
 
Thanks to you all from the feedback.

leftcurl said:
nice job. There's quite a gulf between the shots with regard to what some look like grab shots while others look well thought out and composed. Love the Costa cups and the cyclist - great shots (y)..
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Really they are all grab shots.. I was in the vicinity not to take photos but to hand out flyers. (Glamorous!)

They are all taken using a D200 and a Nikkor 18-105 - so not very flash kit.

leftcurl said:
#4 does nothing for me i'm afraid. There's no context.. is it a funeral or a court? :D
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It's visitors queuing up to watch a Graduation ceremony. I just liked the subjects expression and eye contact with the camera.

leftcurl said:
#1 i like.. i wonder what she's thinking .. there's no mouth, so we're left to read her mood from her eyes.. i like that (y)

#2 grab shot for me.. the processing helps it a bit.
#5 on the fence.. can't decide with this. nicely composed but can't put my finger on why i don't like it

keep 'em coming (y)
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:)
 
James,
Thank you for your feedback too.

Jameshuwdodd said:
I'm not keen on #6; nice panning, but needs more space on the right for him to move into
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In the original shot the cyclist was fairly central to the frame. I've broken quite a few 'rules' on composition with this work just because I'm a contrary bu$$er.

Here's another cycling/panning shot:


The Journey 29 - Flat by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr

On the photographing strangers front.. I think if no one did it, then a large aspect of the way we live would go undocumented and that would be a great loss to us all, culturally. I'm also quite happy for strangers to photograph me - in fact whilst I was out there working I was photographed my many strangers - most of them Japanese!

Thanks again to all of you for your feedback and critique. I'll leave you with one last image which summed up how wet it was:


Subway by Daniel Cadden Photo, on Flickr

You can view all 32 images I've selected from my last two weeks on Oxford Road here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ed_o_brain/sets/72157630562391648/with/7613886792/
 
rpsmith79 said:
Ha ha ha, i like that

I'm still pretty new to photography and i'm stuck in the bimbling around on my own phase at the moment, i try and go places where no one else goes as i still feel awkward/a bit geeky, when i pull out all my camera equipment
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Fellow Sheffielder here in the same boat :LOL:
 
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