Some bloke

Turns out street photography is really difficult and requires time and lots of it. I was totally out of my comfort zone.
I like the placing of the man.........thats about it.

[Hope D Jennings]

Great shot!

[Sem]

i like it in black and white.
I know what you mean, i never feel comfortable out on the street with my camera

[Spanner]

@mzzhope Thanks Hope you are very charitable.

[Spanner]

@semjaja I was hiding behind some cars and snapping at passers by. I thought I would push myself a little today. Hated every second of it.

[Suse♡]

Yes indeed, street photography is something that would totally be out of my comfort zone too. It´s kind of interesting how he looks like he would have been added to this pic afterwards if you look at the wall behind him, itriguing!

[Spanner]

I know it looks a little strange. The door area is in a recess. It looks like it is two images but I promise it isn't. Scouts honour.

[Giverny]

I think this shot is really cool!! I love the background too. Despite my stalker reputation I know what you mean. I feel so awkward taking pictures of strangers out in public. :P

[Spanner]

@giverny Thanks Giverny. I appreciate your comments.

[Dexter Murray]

I think overtime you become more confident taking photos of strangers. Most of the time if they catch you they won't confront you or if they do it will be more out of curiosity rather than anger. Either way this image turned out really well and I like the brickwork in B&W

[Spanner]

@dextermurray Thanks Dexter. I am going to keep going when I get the chance. More practice required.

[Rachel Withey]

I like the placing of the man too. I also like the movement. I find street photography really difficult, I tend to resort to long exposures with my camera on a table or similar. Need to get braver.

[Spanner]

@rachelwithey Thanks Rachel. I am going to try your techniques when I get the opportunity.

[Fearghal]

i think its a great shot nice composition - and fair play for shooting outside of your comfort zone - for me street photography is a real 'mare - so i know what you mean.

[Spanner]

@fearghal Thanks Fearghal. I am determined to keep trying.

[Allison]

I give you kudos for trying it.....my couple of attempts haven't been that great, whereas I like the composition, and it's different, in a good way :-)

[Lisa Stein]

I like the composition and the movement you captured. Great textures and pattern in the background brickwork. Props to you for trying something new.

[Spanner]

@allisonraposa thanks Allison. Very kind of you.

[Spanner]

@pflaume thanks for your kind words Lisa.

[kali]

love the title! some good advice has come out here

[Spanner]

@kali66 Yes the advice is great - as ever very encouraging. It is also reassuring to hear that people who make photography look so easy have their own insecurities.

[David Lee]

love street photography, this could be an album cover

[Channelf]

It's already a great achievement ! I like the placing of the bloke too.

[Spanner]

@leephotoofyork Thanks David - I appreciate your comments.

[Spanner]

@channelf Thank you.

[Katie]

Neat shot and great composition for on-the-fly. Definitely a challenging type of shot!

[Spanner]

@archaeofrog hanks Katie

[☠northy]

nice high contrast street shot... well done - these are hard at first!

[Spanner]

@northy Thanks Northy - I need lots and lots of practice.

[Ingrid Budge]

I can totally relate to your fear - up here in a small community everyone knows you and most folk are inclined to hide when they see a camera. I certainly do. I think you got a great composition with this and it looks brilliant in b&w

[still crappy sailor]

It is funny how some aspects of photography are totally uncomfortable. A particular genre either "fits" or it doesn't. I agree that street photography, for me, just doesn't feel right. I can spend hours looking at other peoples photos, however, I always feel like I'm doing something wrong (not photographically, but in the act of shooting). Either way, I think this came out nice. The movement is lovely. Will this be something you try more often in the future?

[Spanner]

@stillcrappysailor I agree with your viewpoint about the "fit" of the style. I do want to pursue this type of photography but a little voice in my head keeps asking why. Why take photo's of people I do not know? I think for me I have to have a purpose and that is one reason why I find this type of photography so difficult. It is also very time consuming being an observer. I want to do things.

[still crappy sailor]

@spanner - could not have said it better. I am drawn to street photos as a viewer. But I never quite feel like a participant when I'm out shooting on my own.