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Streets in Black & White

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Streets in Black & White

Postby joey on Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:42 am

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Nikons: D200, N80. Nikkors: 20-35 f/2.8 AFD, 50mm f/1.4 AFD. Speedlights: SB800.
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Postby spaz on Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:49 pm

I like the last one a lot, something strangely interesting about it.

Be careful about blowing out your highlights, that was the first thing I noticed - big patches of white.

I think you should get more "up close and personal" with your subject; it can still remain candid but make them more of the focus of attention (a short DOF helps with this too). Try not to fall into the trap of taking pictures of homeless people (especially sleeping ones) just because they are homeless, I don't think it makes for a particularly original and in turn intriguing photo.

If you want some inspiration, try looking at W. Eugene Smith (Let Truth be the Prejudice is a great book) or Robert Doisneau, my favourites.
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