I think we can start posting pictures in their own threads.. will be a much easier to talk/give feedback than all jammed up in here..
"Yes, but God has the right to get away with anything. Shoot animals, make ugly women, allow the existence of religious nuts, and watch liederhosen-wearing midget poodle-licking pornography. God's a sick bastard." - OzzieBloke
This is where the Sacramento river starts believe it or not.
I am trying to get the hang of these kind of shots. I must be focusing improperly as when I get the desired "cotton" look to the water the rest of the picture is sort of blurry. Must need to focus on an object near the water and not the water itself.
This is the source of the water. Way up here in God's country =)
Raz, do you ask people if they mind if you take there pic? Would, could or have people ever been offended?
Never had an issue. Most don't even see me, lost in their own thoughts. The others strike a pose or just go about their business. I never ask permission unless I want a portrait.
I've always been uncomfortable taking pictures of people, but I was in a strange mood this day in Moscow.
Three elements: 1) A gentleman who soonly yelled something at me that I didn't understand, 2) The person that the gentleman thought I was taking a picture of, and 3) The person I was actually taking a picture of.
It really depends on the peoples atitude in the area that youre taking pics... also, not looking like a perv helps as well. Most of the time ive been okay, but there have been times where the evil eye has came out... if that happens i just usually nod while a giving a smile, kinda breaks the ice. But ive heard some horror stories from some friends and im not looking forward to the time where i rub someone the wrong way.
Its a hard thing to overcome, but you just need to go for it.
Problem is I am slightly uncomfortable doing it but will. My wife on the other hand thinks its weird and rude. So I don't just have to worry about the subject but my wife also =P Going to get my daughters car towed today and have to run up to Oregon. Hope to get some shots there if the weather will let me.
See thats the thing, pending on peoples attitudes and life style opinions change. I find that people in the downtown areas usually have more leniency when it comes to public photos when compared to people in the burbs... ive asked this question to a few friends and their answers seem to back that up. Just done be rude about it or appear that youre trying to be sneaky, just act leisurely and most wont even notice. Just dont ram the camera, lens, right up to their faces... this is when the smaller primes come in handy, using zoom lenses are too intrusive.
I still have this problem with myself, im trying and its hard to over come, but you just need to go ahead and do it...
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I'm fine here in Houston, but other parts of the country may be like wtf? Sometimes other parts of the world too.
I love looking at street photographs by Winogrand, McCurry, Bresson, etc. I know Winogrand didn't give a flying ****, but he also was crazy in the head and shots loads of film. LOADS.
It takes balls, and that's why I want a smaller camera like the X100S. I use my iPhone at times too as it doesn't draw attention. My D800 is just too big.
Just some photos showing the joy that a baby can bring to your life.
Flickr Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF-S IS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
I've always been uncomfortable taking pictures of people, but I was in a strange mood this day in Moscow.
Three elements: 1) A gentleman who soonly yelled something at me that I didn't understand, 2) The person that the gentleman thought I was taking a picture of, and 3) The person I was actually taking a picture of.
In the end, I'd say it wasn't worth it.
i always feel uncomfortable too. key is, i guess, to use a long lens and hope they don't notice you.
Flickr Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF-S IS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Flickr Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF-S IS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
I love how warm and cozy your pictures look. I can't wait till we have grand-kids.
thanks; the last photo was a grandmother and a great-grandfather.
Flickr Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF-S IS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
I've always been uncomfortable taking pictures of people, but I was in a strange mood this day in Moscow.
Three elements: 1) A gentleman who soonly yelled something at me that I didn't understand, 2) The person that the gentleman thought I was taking a picture of, and 3) The person I was actually taking a picture of.
In the end, I'd say it wasn't worth it.
Documenting humans going about their day, giving they are doing something somewhat interesting that requires a snap of the shutter, is always worth it. I'd like to see my photos 30 years from now, God willing, and look back on the style of dress, hair, cars, etc.
Trying a new plug in to make my life simpler, recommended by local photog buddies. It's called Portraiture. It's rather expensive for a plug in (LR costs less), but I'm on the 15 day trial. I need to try it on head shots:
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