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Etiquette of Street Photography

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briansquibb:

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--- Quote from: ghosh9691 on January 25, 2012, 04:14:13 PM ---A DSLR is much more noticeable and much more intimidating, particularly in close quarters.

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Sure it is...but Brian with his 400/2.8 were well outside of intimidation range, which is the point of the 400mm lens...I'm guessing about 150' (~50 m).

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This was a nearly full frame shot so I think about 100ft  ;D ;D ;D Just set up the tripod with gimbal and away I go.

This is also my setup for landscapes too :D I am not into wa lens as a rule, I dont like perspective distortion which is why my portraits are usually done with a 135 or longer.

I think an 800 might be OTT but a 600 sounds like fun in a busy street - if I go ff instead of 1.3 then this is probably what I will do :D

Tcapp:
"I think it takes time to develop balls."

HAHA. True statement.

BobSanderson:

--- Quote from: spaced on January 19, 2012, 08:48:22 AM ---Street photography is one of the areas I enjoy - in particular photos of people - however I must admit I always hold back from taking the pictures I truly want to take because I feel nervous about taking photographs of the public.

For example, the other day I saw someone asleep on the metro so out came the camera, but I was paranoid that the guy would wake up or the passers by saying something to me.  My heart was beating and the adrenaline pumping - I just took one picture and hoped for the best.

When I looked at the photo afterwards, there were so many ways I could have improved on it if I wasn't in such a hurry.

I guess I'm unsure if we're allowed to take pictures so brazenly of the public (admittedly in public places).

Has it ever happened to anyone where a member of the public has taken offence to having their picture taken?

This is a subject which has bothered me for years, and I'd love to hear peoples opinions: Is there an etiquette to street photography?

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Yes There are elements to street photography that could create a confrontation. I was once chased down Fifth Ave. in NYC by a homeless guy for apparently photographing a stray cat he said was his. It was hard to keep any dignity after that!

I think feeling comfortable with the area and having my equipment set for the shot are most important factors to making a shot that I will remember and want to keep. I concentrate on my breathing and quickly take the shot(s) with a smooth natural motion. For some of the shots, I preset the camera (usually with the 17-40 L) and take the image as I move towards the subject(s). For others with the 135mm L or 70 mm - 300 mm - F/4.0-5.6 I take my time and preset where I want the subject to cross the pre-focused spot. I sometimes feign shooting my wife and take my time on the subject I want. She is a great sport.

I have shot in all places but I like the subway because it is loud and I can position my camera on my lap or discretely away from my face and shoot away.

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