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Editor’s choice for Image of the Year 1 comment
Girl with Pigeons Leave a comment
It was the first cold day of the year. My fingers froze, holding the camera. I walked through famous streets and nothing grabbed my attention enough to even take a practice shot. I approached the empty Daley Plaza and could see pigeons congregating near the inextinguishable flame. A girl smoked on the bench nearby. Frigid air enveloped the heat seeking pigeons along with the lonely girl, sucking on her own burning cigarette. I started sensing the scene and tried to express it in the picture. It was difficult to get the right frame of the girl and the pigeons. I took some shots but nothing that I was pleased with. Eventually, the girl noticed me and asked what picture I would like to take. “I am interested in these unusual pigeons.” I lied, and took the required shot. We made small talk about the place. She told me it was her favorite, and in good weather it is full of children. I gave her the address of my blog and asked permission to take her picture. It is not necessary for a picture to be candid in order to be interesting.
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Rules and myths of candid photography: To ask permission or to invade privacy
Rules and myths of candid photography Leave a comment
- An Introduction
- Black & White or Color
- Wide angle or telephoto lenses
- To ask permission or to invade privacy
- To use post processing or in camera only imaging
Let me know if you would like to discuss other rules and myths of candid street photography.
Use your own judgment and be creative.
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