Some street photography

[ernie]

1. Retired

2. Having a discussion

3. Enjoying the sun

4. Tunnel

What do you think? Subjects interesting enough? B&W conversion ok?

 

[Dagwood56]

I think they're great. I like the composition, you've shown a nice definition of size perspective with the people versus the buildings that are around them. I like the lines and the way you've shown texture. Nice job.

 

[timethief]

I think all very nice.Last one is my favorite. I am really loving the noise in that one.

 

[Seefutlung]

These are interesting .. the images all share a starkness, loneliness and a coldness of a large city.

Gary

 

[chris82]

They all look great I think retired would be my personal favorit but I would maybe crop it down from the top a little to get rid of the window ledge.

The subjects are great and really interesting in my humble oppinion and the B&W conversions are spot on. I would love to see more.

 

[SympL]

Very nice work in difficult lighting, Ernie.
I don't have a favorite...liking them all.
Well done.

 

[Harmony]

4 is definitely my favourite - I'm a sucker for leading lines (and the ones in 4 are very powerful!).

 

[ernie]

thanks for the comments and suggestion everyone, much appreciated.

@SympL: it was indeed difficult lighting, problem is that mid-day and afternoon are the periods where there are more people on the streets (=more stuff to shoot). that and getting out of bed earlier on a day off is not possible

and one more (not 100% sharp round the face though):

 

[SteveZ]

Excellent series, Ernie, each image tells its own story and tones are suberb!
Funny, because just last week I was experimenting myself with street photography. Quite a learning curve for me and it can be quite intimidating for the photographer when people catch you trying to photograph them.

 

[Flower Child]

I always find big city people photography interesting. I live in a very small town (pop. 400) and I see the same people everyday and your series is very interesting and fun to look at for someone like me. My favorite is #2. You caught a great pose in that one.

 

[Fox Paw]

These are well done. Candid shots of people have a lot of appeal.

 

[frogbie]

very nice job. I think #3 is my favorite. Her face looks sorta pained, I suppose the sun could be making her squint, but it has a neat feel to it!

 

[Hooligan Dan]

Great job. You balanced the dark shadows and strong highlights very well.

Street photog is always interesting to look at.

 

[ernie]

thanks for the comments everyone! street photography in a big city is indeed fun to do. there's always so much going on, and taking out one small moment in all that activity can give very interesting results.
i live in a small town as well, but luckily i live in a small country and everything here in Flanders is so crammed together, i can be in any major city within the hour.

 

[KmH]

All nicely done. #4 stands out for me.