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What is the chance that you like absolutely random shot? I would guess that chance is very low but it is not zero.
Before starting my walk with infrared camera I always make one random shot with the most contrast to check histogram. I do it often with visible light as well. When I looked at this test exposure image I liked it. I feel some jazzy composition in its chaos. I would never take it on purpose.
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What is “the candid photography of strangers”?
Why is the candid photography unique?
Infrared candid street photography
Many photographers, probably intuitively, are looking for the same themes on the street. They look for candid situations with high chance of success to get interesting image. I have mine mini-serieses as well.
Bus stops
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In the previous post I described some technical challenges for candid photography in Morocco.
I had my own share of missed opportunities due to technical misjudgment or just sloppiness.
Sometimes, I found interesting artistic expression in obviously ruined shots.
When I was taking pictures of doors I used low shutter speed. I forgot my camera was still on this setting.
Overexposed, blown-out highlights occurred from not adjusting exposure after walking in a deeply shaded narrow street.
I failed to change focus when this man moved towards me.
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Why is the candid photography unique?
Candid street photography in Morocco with Pentax K-5 and 21mm f/3.2
Candid Street Photo 