Thanks Tom! It's good to hear such praise from someone who isn't
usually inclined to street photography.
In general, I find that street photography as a genre is better when
it is presented in the context of several related photos. Standalone
photos are much harder than, say, landscape or portraiture work since
the whole reason for SP's existence (for me) is the expression of
context in all the visual contradictions reality presents us with,
visually. With landscape, it's usually "isn't that scene beautiful?"
or "aren't those clouds dramatic?" that runs through my mind. With
SP, the questions that arise when I look to evaluate a photo are
usually more complex and more subtle. I like that, enjoy pondering
those questions when a photograph inspires them, and yet it is vexing
to define those questions and criteria in terms that aren't overly
pretentious.
fun fun fun :-)
Godfrey
On Aug 16, 2005, at 10:34 AM, Tom C wrote:
This is an example of a street shot I like. In fact it's a
wonderful, maybe even delicious example of a genre I usually
dislike! Why?
It stands on it's own. It requires no words or explanation. The
visual image 'says it all'.
Excellent job.
Maybe this means I don't dislike the genre, but that I like good
street photos in the same way I like good landscape photos.
Thanks for sharing. BTW, I think this shot has some
marketability. Definitely woorks as a greeting card. My 14-year
old son just told me that he saw on a Jones Soda bottle, that they
are looking for new B&W images to put on their products.
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/30.htm
