People I meet out in the street

Hare0103 · Jan 28, 2015

I'm here to learn. Tell me what I could work on or what you like about them. Thank you guys!

#1

#2

#3 (shot from a moving bicycle)

#4

rexbobcat · Jan 28, 2015

I like the first one the best. It has a clean background, decent lighting, and there's a certain "classy" androgyny given to the subject because of the clothes and the cigar.

The one I like least is the last, because shooting homeless people in the simple context of "homeless = interesting" is low hanging fruit, but also because it seems disorganized. I can't see the relevance of the sign as either a metaphorical symbol or a literal object of visual interest. After being inundated with images of the homeless, it's become cliche.

The second is a little more interesting. I like the juxtaposition of the two casually dressed people walking next to the bundled up guy slumped over.

Designer · Jan 28, 2015

First portrait; very nice. I like the range of tone, the frame, and the pose.

Not much to say about the others, sorry.

Hare0103 · Jan 28, 2015

rexbobcat said:
I like the first one the best. It has a clean background, decent lighting, and there's a certain "classy" androgyny given to the subject because of the clothes and the cigar.

The one I like least is the last, because shooting homeless people in the simple context of "homeless = interesting" is low hanging fruit, but also because it seems disorganized. I can't see the relevance of the sign as either a metaphorical symbol or a literal object of visual interest. After being inundated with images of the homeless, it's become cliche.

The second is a little more interesting. I like the juxtaposition of the two casually dressed people walking next to the bundled up guy slumped over.

Yes I agree w/ you on the homeless photos being low hanging fruit. I liked the irony in his "hunger games" shirt. I don't feel these are some of my strong photos, which is why I posted them. It's great to hear feedback. Thanks!