The Real Street Photography

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nobody@flickr.com (Photodoto) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:35:56 -0700

Photodoto posted a reply:

It is helpful, thanks!

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nobody@flickr.com (amjamjazz) — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:28:47 -0700

amjamjazz posted a reply:

Victoria Nixon:
One thing to remember is that the more you carry a camera, the more you will look at the world, and see it in a different way. I imagine that a trained musician in the bird-infested rainforest would get the same kind of kick.

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nobody@flickr.com (carole_1944) — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:47:29 -0700

carole_1944 posted a reply:

Congratulations Victoria, for starting off a thread which obviously engages people - It's produced lots of advice for you, but also enabled people to really think about what they do and share ideas with each other.

Like you I'm very new at this (less than a year) and so far I've found:
my 50mm prime is priceless and helps me get up close, so I use it most of the time;
My eye is much better than my expertise with the camera.
I can't shoot from the hip - too hard!
About half the time I ask people very casually if they mind if I take their picture - and usually add 'Just pretend I'm not here!'.
I wander about looking as invisible as possible and try to put myself into a frame of mind which is quiet, attentive and 'floaty'.
I too take hundreds of pictures and like about 10% when I get them onto the computer.
Fun, isn't it? Hope you're still enjoying it.

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nobody@flickr.com (GenaNik) — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:05:45 -0700

GenaNik posted a reply:

This could help...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ8TzCv1dfs&list=UUHIRBiAd-Pt...

The Speccy-Cam is Here. 'Look! No Hands!'

nobody@flickr.com (amjamjazz) — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:05:10 -0700

amjamjazz posted a new topic:

A street-photographer's dream kit, or the end of the line for candid?
'Google Glass – first pictures taken with smartspecs posted online
Augmented reality glasses currently being tested by users, with novelist William Gibson impressed by groundbreaking device...
Others, who worry about being photographed or filmed without their consent, aren't so keen: one bar in Seattle has already banned them, even before they go on general sale.'
NEW link. One that works.
www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/apr/30/google-glass-pi...

The Awful Truth of Photo Theft, and What You Can Do About It

nobody@flickr.com (Photodoto) — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:56:17 -0700

Photodoto posted a new topic:

Hi guys! I faced with the problem of stealing my photos and I find it terrible. I found an article about how I can protect myself but I also want to hear youк stories and advice.

I have found an article in which you will find some things you can do to help protect yourself from photo theft. Read More

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nobody@flickr.com (amjamjazz) — Sun, 12 May 2013 01:17:57 -0700

amjamjazz posted a reply:

Will Self's Dog:
Meyerowitz interview. (context)
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xumo7...

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nobody@flickr.com (amjamjazz) — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:59:29 -0700

amjamjazz posted a reply:

Will Self's Dog:

Now where did I put that video link...?

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nobody@flickr.com (Will Self's Dog (away)) — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:41:12 -0700

Will Self's Dog (away) posted a reply:

amjamjazz:

Yeah, although I think he was coming at it from where the viewfinder is placed on a rangefinder, compared to the usual central placing on a SLR, rather than arguing against use of the viewfinder, per se.

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nobody@flickr.com (amjamjazz) — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:30:24 -0700

amjamjazz posted a reply:

Will Self's Dog:

Meyerowitz made the same general point about rangefinders over SLRs, more peripheral vision.

Well. He did..