When shooting Street Photography, sometimes it is worth waiting a few seconds, observing an interesting scene. Below is the first photograph I took of that scene I observed in a New York subway station sometime after midnight. It was the high heeled lady holding the flowers that first caught my eye, standing elegantly in front of the rugged backdrop of the subway exit.
I moved to the front a bit, as I wanted to align the red flowers with the likewise red emergency exit sign behind her, wanting to create a visual line between the red and black subject (lady) and likewise red and black background (exit gate). The all of a sudden her companion put his hands in front of his face. Realizing this gesture I pressed the shutter once more, capturing a street photography with both visual interest, lots of gesture and a story behind (guess for yourself….)
Photo was taken with my Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the mZuiko 12-100mm F/4. Image specs are 1/80sec @ F/4 and ISO1600, 75mm focal length. RAW conversion and post processing in Lightroom Classic CC.
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Marcus
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So true, Arv! Thanks for commenting, wish you a great weekend! Marcus
Love the insight! You’re able to think through the steps that you took to get the photograph.
Thanks, Jenn, your kind feedback means so much! Marcus
Great captures Marcus!!
Thanks, Amy! Have safe travels!Marcus
You’ve shown that great street photography isn’t just good luck, but skillfully looking for the best way to present the moment. And your second image is so great! Even if you just look at the feet, the body language is fascinating. Brilliant post, Marcus.
Thanks so much for your perfect words, Heide, it means a lot! Marcus
You’ve captured the moment, of crisis it might seem. Lovely colours, the subjects are nicely separated from the background. All good.
Thanks, Jase, really appreciate your kind comment! Marcus
Timely shot.Love it
Thanks, so much appreciated! Marcus
Very interesting scene Marcus. Just looks tired after a long day to me
Thanks, Tina. And yes, I also believe he was just tired. Marcus
Hi Marcus, Have you discovered this blog? Thought of you when this post came up in my reader this morning.
https://edgeofhumanity.com/2018/05/05/hamburg-5/
Hope all is well in your streets. Louise
Thanks for pointing this blog out, Louise, I hadn’t discovered it yet, but now follow. Awesome! All is good in the Streets of Nuremberg 🙂 ! Marcus