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Most would agree that traditional street photography is unobtrusive, quiet, has a stealth aspect, the photographer fades into or becomes the background waiting for that elusive "moment"


I gave up on all of that this weekend :)

I got the big ass fuji G690BL and mounted a big ass vivitar manual flash to it. I set the flash to full, f stop to 8 and hyperfocus...then I went out into the French Quarter.................. there was nothing low key about this :)


It was a blast. These are the first real rolls from the big fuji and I still need to figure out the framing a bit but there is some cool stuff.

We had a blast and got some neat photos....some are posted here and more on my flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/53092319@N04/


cc mid069.jpg by urbanlandcruiser, on Flickr
 
yeah, I recognize that problem. I'm looking forward to your next installment. And no, I'm not a fan, at all, of the bruce gilden style...he's shooting people in the face. Perhaps there is a middle way?
 
All I can add is Big Ass Fries ;):
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atlcruiser said:
Most would agree that traditional street photography is unobtrusive, quiet, has a stealth aspect, the photographer fades into or becomes the background waiting for that elusive "moment"
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I'm not one of those most. Big cameras, and keep it obvious. Getting caught appearing sneaky makes people wonder. Self confidence go a long way, and a big camera with a big flash seems to make people more accepting. I love my Fuji 6x9 & flash combo. Since I switched to it, I now get asked "What paper are you shooting for" instead of "What are you doing?"

Here is one from this morning.

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I used to have a nice big Metz hammerhead flash. People would assume that I was on a job, and step aside for me. Similar thing happens when I shoot the Hasselblad with tripod and pro-shade. Size can matter! :)
 
I was shooting in Pike Place Market this AM with my Hexar around my neck. I had the Oly PEN EE-3 on a strap on my wrist. So when I brought the Oly up to shoot as people came towards me, they were fixated on the camera hanging on my chest and didn't see the little half-frame.
 
Chinasaur, another Seattle shooter had a similar approach. He had a little digital point and shoot mounted on a big old Kodak folder. The folder would get attention and then he'd take some quick digital shots. :)
 
Sjixxxy said:
I'm not one of those most. Big cameras, and keep it obvious. Getting caught appearing sneaky makes people wonder. Self confidence go a long way, and a big camera with a big flash seems to make people more accepting. I love my Fuji 6x9 & flash combo. Since I switched to it, I now get asked "What paper are you shooting for" instead of "What are you doing?"

Here is one from this morning.

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Do you ever use the Fuji Sportsfinder for flash street shooting?

Looks like it may be a natural.

Texsport
 
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