Found Abstract Series #1-9

THREE OGHAM Late Jan 2019

In & Around Cambridge, MD

Thoughts on Street Photos

If it's out in public, then in theory all are fair game. But practically speaking, some thought & forbearance is good.

1) If people fuss, let it go. There is always another shot to take down the road.

2) Cops are also generally good to avoid. There are too many shots out there taken out of context to make them look bad. This is a dishonest practice that is malicious, unfair, dishonest & no way to treat men & women who have chosen to put themselves between us & harm. Action shots are fair journalistic game but a cop just sitting down is generally just that. Everyone needs a few minutes off their feet.

3) THINK! Especially when it comes to young children or girls. You know that YOU are on the level but parents, girl friends, boy friends etc don't know you & so they don't know your intent. Be aware of your area & situation. There are ways to compose set ups that provide safer context. Also see #1. Personally I prefer to avoid the situation as a rule,  but there are always exceptions.  Be aware of the risk.

4) For me, street photography is an art of immediacy. Prep your camera with simple settings that will serve your area. When you see a shot - take it! Never pose or try to reshoot the subject because the spontaneous quality is lost & that defeats the purpose of street photos.

Pun! (not mine)

A Whole Mess of Pictures

 "autumn twilight:/ the wreath on the door/ lifts in the wind". - Nick Virgilio

They're flowers. Nuff sed.

A Day of Bad Photography ........

is better than no photography at all.  I'm not gonna make primo imagery every time. But as long as I do my best, I will keep at it, & look to the ned]xt set up.