I was chatting on here recently about street photography and whether it's something I'm comfortable doing, I ultimately decided I'm not. However, I had the opportunity for a photo today that I couldn't resist. It was a very quick snap shot as even though it was taken at distance I didn't want the kids to spot me! Anyway, I thought I would share my first proper street photography shot, it counts, doesn't it?!
I'd love to know what people think, I used the dark black and white as I felt it showed the old building more but also gave a little more anonymity to the kids in the shot.
I'm with you..I don't like doing street. I'd rather my heart be pounding from holding my breath doing macro than from fear that I was going to be caught! I think this is an awesome shot! Perfect processing for the scene and impressive for a quick snap!
great shot. you captured the essense of youth and their bravado. i know how you feel. i have a lot of sneak shots and i debate with myself whether i'd post them or not, especially if there are children in the shot. in yours, only two faces are in full view but one needs to view this large to recognize those two faces, unless they know the place and the people who frequent it.
@summerfield Thanks, it's hard taking photos with children in and I usually only use pictures of mine or my friends kids. Mostly I hope if they did see this they'd think it was a pretty cool shot of them!
I think its a great shot, Street photography is a wonderful subject, there is so much that passes by that we see but never really look at Street photography forces us to notice the unnoticed moments in life. Kepp going, you willl be amazed at what you see once you have downloaded your pics and actually look at them, there is design in everything. Its my favourite
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I was chatting on here recently about street photography and whether it's something I'm comfortable doing, I ultimately decided I'm not. However, I had the opportunity for a photo today that I couldn't resist. It was a very quick snap shot as even though it was taken at distance I didn't want the kids to spot me! Anyway, I thought I would share my first proper street photography shot, it counts, doesn't it?!
I'd love to know what people think, I used the dark black and white as I felt it showed the old building more but also gave a little more anonymity to the kids in the shot.