Back Streets and Alleyways

[peterm1]

It occurred to me that I have a few photos of backstreets and alleys and that it might make an interesting topic starter for other people's contributions. I did a search and could not find another thread on this topic so hopefully it is not wholly redundant. 🙂

 

[peterm1]

Work Break (Smoko) by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

 

[froyd]

Great subject matter, Peter. I am drawn to alleyways as well, even when walking without a camera I'm always throwing a sideway glance if I pass by one.

I particularly like Work Break from what you posted above. Terrific in every way!

 

[froyd]

Here are a few of mine from Lancaster Pennsylvania

 

[Glenn2]

From the archives. Srinagar Kashmir 1970 M4 21mm Super Angulon.

 

[Glenn2]

Another from 1970 Srinagar.

 

[Glenn2]

A more recent shot from Delhi in 2012. Exact same camera and lens as the Srinagar photos...

 

[Taipei-metro]

Alleyway or back Street,

Arcadia, Los Angeles County, USA

Img by Taipei-metro

Fujifilm APSC XT-100,
Super EBC Fujinon 15-45
Color Sty; Fuji Provia

 

[peterm1]

I am rather partial to this shot too. Though there is obvious movement blur, I somehow feel this adds to, rather than detracts from the shot, as it helps convey a sense of the alley's intimacy and warm cosiness.
Melbourne, Australia is famous for its plethora of alleys that have become venues for restaurants and cafes. This rather dark photo is one of them.

City Life, City Night, City Lane by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

A small alley opposite the location of my office in the CBD of Adelaide, Australia.
This alley connected two main streets in the city, passing through an undercroft passage in a high-rise office building. It was shot on what appears to be a fairly mild (but slightly wet) winter's day.

Sudden rain by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

 

[Rayt]

In many cities people live in alleys. Here’s one from Lahore Pakistan 20 years ago. Locals fixing the street. Leica M6 35mm Summilux Asph TMY

 

[das]

In many cities people live in alleys. Here’s one from Lahore Pakistan 20 years ago. Locals fixing the street.View attachment 4829645 Leica M6 35mm Summilux Asph TMY

Fantastic shot!

 

[Rayt]

Fantastic shot!

Thank you for your encouragemen!

 

[Rayt]

M7 Summicron 35mm TMY. Laundry day in Kolkata

 

[peterm1]

A back street in Kowloon

In a Hong Kong Street by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

 

[Out to Lunch]

Saigon, Binh Thanh. Leica SL2S - Voigtlander Nokton 1.2/35 V.I.

 

[ddutchison2]

East Vancouver, looking downtown. (Got to retake this with a decent tripod)