street photo? or staged?

[SteveM_NJ]

Not that it looks "staged" but, very self-aware.
Once asked to "act natural", I notice people will find that to be close to impossible.
Subjects become self-conscience and stiff.

Rare to get a natural picture after they have been warned, "ok! - here it goes, dont think about me". -click -

I just shoot trees instead. (So much better. Not really, they freeze when they hear the click as well.) wink.

 

[Costo Kim]

it is absolutely no matter if photo is not staged if it's bad - this is bad and that's it
and it is absolutely does not matter if photo is staged if it's really good one - it is good anyway

 

[Pherdinand]

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yea well thanks for your reaction on me having the guts to be honest.
the image sucks bog time, and yes we all are on drugs so we can't see it
and that's why most of us think it is a moot discussion
except the few who can keep polite enough, or cynical, of course

it helps to learn something about yourself and be more realistic - helps to see yourself from outside...ehe
whatever, keep posting the good stuff

 

[Pherdinand]

Which brings us to a more philosophical question:

If there's a decisive moment and you don't see it, did it really happen?

that's a good one