Welcome to round 133 of the street photography challenge! I’m sorry I’m late in starting. It just completely slipped my mind.
A huge thank-you to Pat @pattyblue for hosting the previous challenge, and many thanks to everyone who participated and voted.
This challenge:
Start Date: 1 May 2026
End Date: 31 May 2026
Tag: Street-133
Photos must be taken during this timeframe.
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I have copied the description of this challenge from the previous challenges. I certainly couldn’t do any better. Thanks.
What Is Street Photography?
While there’s no single definition, street photography is generally understood as capturing the essence of humanity in everyday life—often in environments far beyond an actual street. It is typically candid and unstaged, making it different from a “street portrait,” which involves obtaining permission and becomes its own genre.
To be considered street photography, there must be a human element: a person, silhouette, shadow, profile, hands, etc.
Great locations include not just streets but museums, churches, parks, markets, fairs, sports events, or any place where people gather, move, celebrate, or simply live their daily lives.
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TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED
Gear:
Keep it small, simple, and discreet. Leave your long lenses at home and opt for a 23–55mm prime or a compact camera.
Suggested Camera Settings:
• Aperture priority
• Autofocus, single-point focus
• Multi/average metering
• ISO 160–6400 (great for low-light spaces like churches)
• Minimum shutter speed: 1/250 or higher
• Auto white balance
Creative Ideas:
Look for interesting compositions, pay attention to light and shadow, and experiment with ICM, reflections, panning, shooting from above or below, shooting from the hip, or using your live view for a more discreet angle. Decide whether colour or black-and-white suits the moment best.
Remember: all weather is good weather for street photography. Rain can create wonderful reflections, colours, umbrellas, and atmosphere.
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WISDOM FROM VALERIE JARDIN & MATT STUART
• Be calm — think fast, move slow.
• See with a child’s eyes — stay curious and aware.
• Be patient — find an interesting spot and wait for the magic.
• Respect ethics — never photograph people in embarrassing or compromising situations.
• If someone notices you, smile.
• If they ask to see the photo, show it.
• If they ask you to delete it — just do it.
• Always have your camera on and ready.
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A huge thank-you to Pat @pattyblue for hosting the previous challenge, and many thanks to everyone who participated and voted.
This challenge:
Start Date: 1 May 2026
End Date: 31 May 2026
Tag: Street-133
Photos must be taken during this timeframe.
________________________________________
I have copied the description of this challenge from the previous challenges. I certainly couldn’t do any better. Thanks.
What Is Street Photography?
While there’s no single definition, street photography is generally understood as capturing the essence of humanity in everyday life—often in environments far beyond an actual street. It is typically candid and unstaged, making it different from a “street portrait,” which involves obtaining permission and becomes its own genre.
To be considered street photography, there must be a human element: a person, silhouette, shadow, profile, hands, etc.
Great locations include not just streets but museums, churches, parks, markets, fairs, sports events, or any place where people gather, move, celebrate, or simply live their daily lives.
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TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED
Gear:
Keep it small, simple, and discreet. Leave your long lenses at home and opt for a 23–55mm prime or a compact camera.
Suggested Camera Settings:
• Aperture priority
• Autofocus, single-point focus
• Multi/average metering
• ISO 160–6400 (great for low-light spaces like churches)
• Minimum shutter speed: 1/250 or higher
• Auto white balance
Creative Ideas:
Look for interesting compositions, pay attention to light and shadow, and experiment with ICM, reflections, panning, shooting from above or below, shooting from the hip, or using your live view for a more discreet angle. Decide whether colour or black-and-white suits the moment best.
Remember: all weather is good weather for street photography. Rain can create wonderful reflections, colours, umbrellas, and atmosphere.
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WISDOM FROM VALERIE JARDIN & MATT STUART
• Be calm — think fast, move slow.
• See with a child’s eyes — stay curious and aware.
• Be patient — find an interesting spot and wait for the magic.
• Respect ethics — never photograph people in embarrassing or compromising situations.
• If someone notices you, smile.
• If they ask to see the photo, show it.
• If they ask you to delete it — just do it.
• Always have your camera on and ready.
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INSPIRATION AND RESOURCES:
Peter Dulis, professional photographer and 365er: https://photographyadventures.ca/the-street-lens-seeing-the-city-one-moment-at-a-time/
Valerie Jardin: http://valeriejardinphotography.com/
LINKS FROM PAST HOSTS:
https://digital-photography-school.com/ultimate-guide-street-photography/
https://contrastly.com/10-street-photography-project-ideas-to-get-you-going/
http://photography.tutsplus.com/series/street-photography--cms-802
http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2017/06/28/street-photography-manual-by-eric-kim-composition/
http://erickimphotography.com/blog/street-photography-composition-lessons/
ON LEGALITY AND BEHAVIOURS:
https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/blog/2013/11/30/jcwyiyiiuf502eny0e0mq06lnaeq1j
http://365project.org/discuss/general/27464/candid-photos-of-people-do-you-ask-permission
Thanks for your patience everyone. Let’s get started.
Entries with the tag street-133 should turn up here:
https://365project.org/tags/street-133
I’ll put a photo up just to start. Not to compete!!!
Cheers
John
@johnfalconer