Faces of Serangoon II

[canturn]

Obey your thirst

[canturn]

Updated a few more shots...


Guess what they're looking at?

[maddog]

old man looks good.

[erwinx]

Quote: Originally posted by canturn Obey your thirst

high noise levels?

[canturn]

ISO 400...shots were taken at 7pm
when u do USM somehow it shows...

aight...did some touch up, any comments on it?


(photo taken out)

[tomshen]

In my honest opinion, the 2nd boy shot is at a wrong moment. I would feel offensive if I am the subject. It doesn't capute a worthwhile expression nor tell a story. There are many ways to photograph children but certainly not this one.

Just my 2 cents value.

Regards,
Tom

[canturn]

Quote: Originally posted by tomshen In my honest opinion, the 2nd boy shot is at a wrong moment. I would feel offensive if I am the subject. It doesn't capute a worthwhile expression nor tell a story. There are many ways to photograph children but certainly not this one. Just my 2 cents value. Regards, Tom

You've made me relook at the picture. I've also asked myself two important questions:

1. Photo may be technically well-shot. Sharp, clear well composed. But what am I supposed to focus on? What is the message I'm supposed to send?

2. Knowing that it's a medium for sending a message, am I being responsible when I published the photo?

Glad you spoke your mind. Hey man, I don't take offence in whatever you guys said... this is a platform for all of us to learn and share our views. Thanks to folks like you, I've learnt/realised something.

Don't think anyone can ever stop learning

[tomshen]

Quote: Originally posted by canturn You've made me relook at the picture. I've also asked myself two important questions: 1. Photo may be technically well-shot. Sharp, clear well composed. But what am I supposed to focus on? What is the message I'm supposed to send? 2. Knowing that it's a medium for sending a message, am I being responsible when I published the photo? Glad you spoke your mind. Hey man, I don't take offence in whatever you guys said... this is a platform for all of us to learn and share our views. Thanks to folks like you, I've learnt/realised something. Don't think anyone can ever stop learning

That's good! Ok, borrow your thread to share some of my thoughts on candid shots.

As a general rule, I don't like to shoot when pple feel uncomfortable. Normally adults, especially middle aged, are very suspicious when someone is pointing at them with a 70-200. Even worse if they have nothing to do at the moment. Now I have almost completely abandoned this group cos I often feel "guilty" for "peeping" them, though actually what I want to do is to photograph them as natural as possible. Children and old pple might be exemption - they often dun care about what I am doing. Actually they are better models as well for their distinctive facial characteristic. The best time to shoot is no doubt at some events. ppl know u r a photographer so almost ignore u. I dun like to do street shooting with a group of ppl, frankly I prefer shooting alone - much little attention caused. What about if pple notice one's presence? Yes, eye contact!!! u must do it: RD/StreetShooter are both good at this u CANNOT just shoot and run away - it's very rude IMO. Moreover, preset all settings and, when the time comes, shoot as fast as possible as if nothing has done. This doesn't mean one should forget composing and stablizing camera as well. If captured somehing not nice (e.g. model does not dress well or funny behavior etc.), pls, delete the shot or, at least, dun post it. We strive for art so better don't make fun on others' embarrassive moment.

thx for reading.
Tom

[chenwei]

Quote: Originally posted by tomshen That's good! Ok, borrow your thread to share some of my thoughts on candid shots. As a general rule, I don't like to shoot when pple feel uncomfortable. Normally adults, especially middle aged, are very suspicious when someone is pointing at them with a 70-200. Even worse if they have nothing to do at the moment. Now I have almost completely abandoned this group cos I often feel "guilty" for "peeping" them, though actually what I want to do is to photograph them as natural as possible. Children and old pple might be exemption - they often dun care about what I am doing. Actually they are better models as well for their distinctive facial characteristic. The best time to shoot is no doubt at some events. ppl know u r a photographer so almost ignore u. I dun like to do street shooting with a group of ppl, frankly I prefer shooting alone - much little attention caused. What about if pple notice one's presence? Yes, eye contact!!! u must do it: RD/StreetShooter are both good at this u CANNOT just shoot and run away - it's very rude IMO. Moreover, preset all settings and, when the time comes, shoot as fast as possible as if nothing has done. This doesn't mean one should forget composing and stablizing camera as well. If captured somehing not nice (e.g. model does not dress well or funny behavior etc.), pls, delete the shot or, at least, dun post it. We strive for art so better don't make fun on others' embarrassive moment. thx for reading. Tom

very good point tom!