ES May - Street Candid

[Mj]

This shot was taken with my Canon 135 f/2 (with Zigview angle finder

Sheila... I take it that you are happy with your Ziview?
I like the idea but read a number of mixed reviews.
Did you source it here in Oz or elsewhere?

Apologies all for the off topic question !!!

[DionM]

Interesting ... when I first joined this site and posted a street candid, I almost got shouted off the site ... now we have a comp on it

[Oneputt]

The irony has not escaped me either Dion.

[bindiblue]

Sheila , I love your shot,, very well captured, and love the black and white it really adds to the character.

Suzanne

[Slider]

Not sure if this qualifies.

Taken at a stall at the "Street Markets" during the Urban Country Festival.

Are the markets an organised "Event". Probably not. Only posted it a day or two ago but I think it fits the theme so here it is.

[Glen]

Interesting ... when I first joined this site and posted a street candid, I almost got shouted off the site ... now we have a comp on it

Dion, if you remember who was your biggest protagonist and deuteragonist, you will note that they are both no longer active members of the forum. Don't mistake a little bit of discussion and two squeaky wheels for a groundswell of opinion, one way or the other.


Two leaves does not make an autumn.

[PiroStitch]

Great pics so far everyone! Planning on at least contributing to this ES in some way soon

Slider - technically that is an organised event....The "Urban Country Festival"

[greencardigan]

OK here's my first attempt at street candid photography. A bit overexposed I think.

Taken with the 18-70 at 25mm.

[Alpha_7]

Nice one Brad, I recognise the spot, near DJ and behind the stage of the amphitheatre right ? Nice work getting well within the 50mm "bonus" focal length. You did great to avoid any of them looking up at you.. (how did you do it?)

[DionM]

Dion, if you remember who was your biggest protagonist and deuteragonist, you will note that they are both no longer active members of the forum. Don't mistake a little bit of discussion and two squeaky wheels for a groundswell of opinion, one way or the other.


Two leaves does not make an autumn.

Glen,

That is true, but there were in fact more than two ... there were several. I also got a number of PMs and some people decided that the best way to get at me was to dig up my personal information (birth date, address, phone number, etc etc) as a demonstration of the 'invasion of privacy' I had committed by taking a candid photo.

[greencardigan]

Nice one Brad, I recognise the spot, near DJ and behind the stage of the amphitheatre right ? Nice work getting well within the 50mm "bonus" focal length. You did great to avoid any of them looking up at you.. (how did you do it?)

Craig, you're spot on with the location.

I actually went there planning to get a candid shot of the men playing chess but ended up with this instead.

I had been standing near them for some time watching a game of chess. I suppose I had just blended in to the environment or whatever.

[Alpha_7]

Well good work there are some great characters that frequent the giant chess board, but I generally don't have the camera at the ready when I go past (shopping time...). It's nice to be able to recognise a place, atleast for me I feel a stronger connection with the photo and those in it.

[Glen]

Dion,

Very sorry to hear that, I thought it was quite a striking photo, as much for the backdrop as the subject. I didn't think your photo was intended to cast the model in a bad light, but reflected the situation. If one doesn't want to be photographed a certain way in public, don't act or dress that way in public. A photograph is just a permanent record of a vision any passerby could have.

[Sheila Smart]

This shot was taken with my Canon 135 f/2 (with Zigview angle finder

Sheila... I take it that you are happy with your Ziview?
I like the idea but read a number of mixed reviews.
Did you source it here in Oz or elsewhere?

Apologies all for the off topic question !!!

My brother-in-law brought it with him when he came out for a holiday from the UK. I have the cheaper version than the one now being marketed. The one problem is when sun shines on the LCD screen at certain angles but I don't think that this can be solved. Its invaluable to me as someone who takes a lot of candid shots.

Cheers
Sheila

[Sheila Smart]

Dion, if you remember who was your biggest protagonist and deuteragonist, you will note that they are both no longer active members of the forum. Don't mistake a little bit of discussion and two squeaky wheels for a groundswell of opinion, one way or the other.


Two leaves does not make an autumn.

Glen,

That is true, but there were in fact more than two ... there were several. I also got a number of PMs and some people decided that the best way to get at me was to dig up my personal information (birth date, address, phone number, etc etc) as a demonstration of the 'invasion of privacy' I had committed by taking a candid photo.

In the four months I have posted on this site, it has been very rare indeed for someone to comment with extreme negativity regarding my street photography in relation to the privacy issue. On the contrary, I have received a great deal of support for my work.

Cheers
Sheila

[Alpha_7]

In the four months I have posted on this site, it has been very rare indeed for someone to comment with extreme negativity regarding my street photography in relation to the privacy issue. On the contrary, I have received a great deal of support for my work.

Cheers
Sheila

It does seem that the pendulum has swung the other way, and I think that is in part due to the lovely candids you've shared with us since joining Shelia, I can think of another few members that have shared thoughtful and provoking candids all recieving on the whole very positive reviews.

[sirhc55]

I think it is about time we dropped this privacy rubbish.

The Australian constitution lacks a Bill of Rights so there is no guaranteed ”right to privacy” with regard to photographs taken of another person! The only way an individual can protect themselves from being photographed is to hold their hand to their face or turn away.

There are some provisos applicable to the web and media: you can’t use a persons image in advertising without their permission, the pics are not defamatory and last but not least, that the photos aren’t indecent, offensive or DEMEAN the people in them.

My belief is that the word demean is the joker in this pack. If a person has lost everything in life but life itself does a photo of this person demean them or the photographer? A philosophical question that is only answerable by the individual.

[blacknstormy]

Fair enough guys - I was just stating my personal point of view. Each person is responsible for the photos that they take, and what they do with those photos is entirely up to them and their own beliefs/conscience.

I realise that this was an issue in the past (not by me). And if I don't agree with a photo ... I don't comment - so just because there are no negative comments, doesn't mean that everyone necessarily agrees with the photo.

Just because we can do something, doesn't automatically mean we should.

Just voicing a different point of view.

Cheers
Rel

[macka]

Everyone may disagree with me, but shouldn't this thread be devoted to the critique of the images posted here?

Couldn't all the discussion of the ethics and legalities of candid photography go into a seperate thread?

I'm all for discussion, but it seems to be hijacking the thread. Am I wrong?

[marcotrov]

Macka said:

Everyone may disagree with me, but shouldn't this thread be devoted to the critique of the images posted here?
Couldn't all the discussion of the ethics and legalities of candid photography go into a seperate thread?
I'm all for discussion, but it seems to be hijacking the thread. Am I wrong?

Geez Macka all is progressing swimmingly and you have to inject some rational thinking into the process
cheers
marco

[Geoff]

Macka - I think starting/moving this discussion to a new thread may only encourage even more speculation on the rights/wrongs of this 'delicate' issue. Hopefully things will calm down and we will view the works of our talented members here without controversy. Shall I tempt fate and say that from this point on, we only want to see street candid photos without the discussion of whether it's a wrong or right?

[macka]

Macka - I think starting/moving this discussion to a new thread may only encourage even more speculation on the rights/wrongs of this 'delicate' issue.

Well, Geoff, I'm not particularly fussed whether it gets discussed, people can discuss all they like, I'd just rather not see that happen for pages and pages in a thread meant to be devoted to images and critiques.

Eh, I'm not getting worked up about it or anything.

[Bob G]

I posted this yesterday in another thread and it was suggested that I might like to post it here also.

The guy is my coffee drinking buddy, but I snapped him unawares when he was answering his mobile.



Possibly therefor doesn't qualify.
I'll try and get a more candid qualifier.
I think I'll take my camera each day when I go for coffee but I better take the 70-200 - no maybe I'll stick with the 85mm 1.4 cause I luv it.

Bob G

[Oneputt]

A likely lad!!

[DionM]

My apologies for taking the thread off topic.

[blacknstormy]

I'm not going to apologise
and I don't think you should either Dion !!!

[suzanneg]

Oneputt - nice pic. Is that a rifle he is leaning on?

[Zeeke]

Wish I could use this one of Bernie.. found it while organising my gallery on my new site.. its from the Cooloola M&G... .. the fella knows how to get a steady shot..

And Simon in the background looking for the thing that keeps calling for him..




Tim
p.s. Sorry its offtopic

[Oneputt]

Suzanne it was a star picket. Not the best technically but the face is priceless.

[big pix]

Wish I could use this one of Bernie.. found it while organising my gallery on my new site.. its from the Cooloola M&G... .. the fella knows how to get a steady shot..

And Simon in the background looking for the thing that keeps calling for him..

Tim
p.s. Sorry its offtopic

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[Manta]

And Simon in the background looking for the thing that keeps calling for him..

Why would my mother be in there??

[CraigVTR]

its from the Cooloola M&G... .. the fella knows how to get a steady shot..

I might have to get one of those devices to help me.
Craig

[suzanneg]

And Simon in the background looking for the thing that keeps calling for him..

Why would my mother be in there??

[rokkstar]

very happy to be part of this challenge and very happy to post the following shot Does it qualify?

[Oneputt]

That's one nice piece of..................................



























work Matt

[Willy wombat]

Shameless but also alluring.

[rokkstar]

Shameless but also alluring.

Shameless? Absolutely.

I followed her around Sydney for hours!!

[neroli]

I'm another who finds it really difficult to take street candids, but would love to do more of it - gotta work on the confidence thing. I took my camera to work and went wandering one lunch time to try my hand.

I took a few snaps of this chap who always seems to be at King George Square sellng the Big Issue. He eventually noticed me and actually seemed quite flattered. Must get a print for him sometime.

This was taken a bit early for the challenge (April 24) - I hereby disqualify myself but thought I'd share anyway. Will try again soon.

Cheers
Judy

[Manta]

That's a great candid Judy. I think he'd be really happy with that. Shows him seriously going about his business and what that business is, all in one neat package.

[mitedo]

Hanky on the head

[Manta]

"Now where did I put that hanky?..."

[Killakoala]

Not taken on a street as i am no where near one. I do not know this woman, she does not know me and she was not aware of me taking the photo. I used a D2H and 80-200.

[pharmer]

Chimp that photo Taken near the Westgate

[radar]

First try at a candid, certainly outside of my usual subjects. Thanks John for the challenge, I think

Financial well being.

(click image for a larger version)

It was a nice Saturday afternoon on the Newcastle foreshore and I was taking some photos of the jetboats. I also tried my hand at a few candids. Taken with 300mm at f6.3, 1/200s.

Cheers,

André

[Geoff M]

Here's my contribution, as with most other posts this is something that I don't normally do. Taken with 70-300 @ 300 - not brave enough to get any closer!

[SteveGriffin]

This is scary stuff - the bag lady chased me and the salty sea dog hosed me.


Both unknown to me and taken with the 50/1.4.

[terminaltackle]

I still haven't mustered the confidence to have ago at this excersize, and after what Mr griffin has posted
(This is scary stuff - the bag lady chased me and the salty sea dog hosed me) I am starting to think that this may not be for me

Still a few days to go, maybe I will have a crack, I will just stay away from bag ladies and salty seadogs

Brett

[CraigVTR]

Hi Guys
A couple of images I took the other night when picking my son up from work. 70-300g @220 iso1600 f5 1/60 Hand held (elbows in).
The security guard

The shopper


Craig

[leek]

There have been some great shots on this thread so far... glad to see that some people are pushing at their comfort barriers... I haven't had a chance to go out and take one of my own yet, but I hope to do so before the month is out...

I hope Sheila's thinking ahead for the theme for the new month of June

[johnd]

I don't think this guy was entirely happy I was pointing a camera at him.
Kit lens at 70mm at La Perouse last weekend.




Cheers
John