Carterofmars
Well-known
Post what you feel is your very best street shot. Only street photography please. And, in a couple of sentences, define what street photography means/is to you.
mgd711
Medium Format Baby!!
I don't know if it's the "best" but it's certainly a recent one that I'm very happy with...
What does street photography mean to me?
An excuse to go out for a walk, meet some new people...
Here in the Philippines if I just went walking people would think I'm crazy but if I have a camera in my hand then I have a purpose. I love people, we are the strangest most complex creatures on the planet and I like to observe them, photography is a way to do just that. Also I like to document, particularly here as the landscape is changing so quickly, most off this town will be gone in less than 20 years. People's life styles are changing quickly so I can capture and preserve that.
What does street photography mean to me?
An excuse to go out for a walk, meet some new people...
Here in the Philippines if I just went walking people would think I'm crazy but if I have a camera in my hand then I have a purpose. I love people, we are the strangest most complex creatures on the planet and I like to observe them, photography is a way to do just that. Also I like to document, particularly here as the landscape is changing so quickly, most off this town will be gone in less than 20 years. People's life styles are changing quickly so I can capture and preserve that.
back alley
IMAGES
i am incapable of choosing...
robklurfield
eclipse
I don't have a best or a favorite, but here's one that I liked...
If I have to say what I think or why I think it, then the photograph has succeeded. Or, as the artist Robert Whitman said at a performance art "exhibit" I attended last weekend, when asked about the meaning of his piece, [paraphrasing:] "that's for you to figure out." So, the meaning is in the eyes of the beholder I suppose. Beyond that, I'll say that I thought the older gal in this shot was wearin' some cool shoes.
If I have to say what I think or why I think it, then the photograph has succeeded. Or, as the artist Robert Whitman said at a performance art "exhibit" I attended last weekend, when asked about the meaning of his piece, [paraphrasing:] "that's for you to figure out." So, the meaning is in the eyes of the beholder I suppose. Beyond that, I'll say that I thought the older gal in this shot was wearin' some cool shoes.
robklurfield
eclipse
I'll second that.
But, Joe, pick something at random and post it anyway. We'd all like to see anything you've got.
But, Joe, pick something at random and post it anyway. We'd all like to see anything you've got.
Damaso
Photojournalist
I don't know about best but it is one of my favorites..
Sparrow
Veteran
How can one pick a single shot, I'm with joe and Rob ... too hard to pick one
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
I approach street photography like artistic photography, it's all about the image with me. I do not care for any documenting properties the pictures have, and let others decide on 'that kind of content'.
nightfly
Well-known
street photography to me is capturing these quintessentially urban moments formed by the intersection of people and the built environment. this one I like because it conveys a sense of isolation in the midst of crowds which I think is very much part of people's experience. usually I'd find a shot like this too simple with too few elements in it and tend to stay away from shots with a single centered subject but the framing of the subway doors and subject works for me here.
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The Dark
Established
'Lady, No Parking'
Nikon FM2n
AiS Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Ilford HP4+ 400
gilpen123
Gil
andredossantos
Well-known
I don't shoot a whole lot of "street" but out of what fits in the genre on my flickr account this one is by far the most popular:
Untitled by andre dos santos, on Flickr
Untitled by andre dos santos, on Flickr
Carterofmars
Well-known
Every shot so far is awesome. Thanks for posting.
And a note: taking shots in a subway car takes a lot of nerve. I'm always nervous doing those. And I admire those who do it and pull it off so well. Bravo!
Streets in small towns are welcome as well. A street is a street I'm realizing.
More please.
And a note: taking shots in a subway car takes a lot of nerve. I'm always nervous doing those. And I admire those who do it and pull it off so well. Bravo!
Streets in small towns are welcome as well. A street is a street I'm realizing.
More please.
peterm1
Veteran
I have many I like personally. Whether others do is another matter. Here are a few examples, I am shooing more in clour these days as may be obvious from these..................
Neare
Well-known
I think it's at least 60 years to early for me to choose my best photograph. And when the choosing is done, it won't be done by me.
chrismoret
RF-addict
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photony texas
Light Sensitive
Not sure about picking best but this is my Favorite...
md2008
Established
An old favorite.
Construction workers
Construction workers
porktaco
Well-known
I don't know if it's the "best" but it's certainly a recent one that I'm very happy with...
Japanese snooki?
jongcelebes
Member
i consider this one is the latest best...
Plastic Head?
At first, with only film camera in my hand, street photography kind-of-shooting is a logical choice. I went to street or wet market and hoping to have any odd-picture or nice street portrait.
Plastic Head?
At first, with only film camera in my hand, street photography kind-of-shooting is a logical choice. I went to street or wet market and hoping to have any odd-picture or nice street portrait.