Invisible dining companion

StreetShooter · 5th January 2003

I'm now practising the art of being invisible a la Bresson.

It's amazing how people don't notice you if you do things naturally. I was sharing a table for lunch at a food court. After finishing my lunch, I raised my camera and snapped a shot. None of my table companions realised the picture had been taken (or maybe they were just too polite).

Wai · 5th January 2003

with a IXUS 330 and not D30 rite?

StreetShooter · 6th January 2003

Yes, IXUS. Small, discreet, silent. Set to ISO 200, good enough for indoor lighting. I never zoom in, so it's a 35mm f2.7 lens. Only problem is the shutter lag.

By the way, what do you think of the composition?

Red Dawn · 6th January 2003

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Originally posted by StreetShooter
Yes, IXUS. Small, discreet, silent. Set to ISO 200, good enough for indoor lighting. I never zoom in, so it's a 35mm f2.7 lens. Only problem is the shutter lag.

By the way, what do you think of the composition?

composition is good and overall the picture is enhanced by the almost straight fork and spoon lined up side by side on the finished plate....now is that a planned thing?

binbeto · 6th January 2003

I am curious. Why do u always post in B&W?

ckiang · 6th January 2003

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Originally posted by binbeto
I am curious. Why do u always post in B&W?

In street photography, B&W removes the distraction of colour and lets you focus on the subject and its emotions. In this case, you'll probably have garish colours from the wall, the funny artificial lighting in the foodcourt, the food, etc which can be rather distracting.

Regards
CK

revenant · 6th January 2003

Even the woman on the left also didn't realise you took their pictures?

StreetShooter · 7th January 2003

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Originally posted by ckiang

In street photography, B&W removes the distraction of colour and lets you focus on the subject and its emotions. In this case, you'll probably have garish colours from the wall, the funny artificial lighting in the foodcourt, the food, etc which can be rather distracting.

Regards
CK

Well said. Yes, there was a horrid yellow cast, so no choice, anyway.

It helps that eye contact is usually studiously avoided when sharing tables in a food court.

The shot wasn't planned. I had finished eating, when I was struck by the contrast between the empty plate and the people in front of me still eating.

chkoch · 7th January 2003

Interesting shot...always wanted to try out street photography but not sure how well other people will react when they see that you are taking a photo of them. Singaporeans seems to be quite camera shy...

Goondu · 7th January 2003

Is that your plate?

tomshen · 7th January 2003

u should fill flash, man, dark faces...

StreetShooter · 7th January 2003

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Originally posted by tomshen
u should fill flash, man, dark faces...

I'll try that the next time. After blinding my subjects with the flash, I will be truly invisible to them. Then I can run away...

5th January 2003	#1
StreetShooter Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Katong Posts: 4,702	Invisible dining companion I'm now practising the art of being invisible a la Bresson. It's amazing how people don't notice you if you do things naturally. I was sharing a table for lunch at a food court. After finishing my lunch, I raised my camera and snapped a shot. None of my table companions realised the picture had been taken (or maybe they were just too polite).

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6th January 2003	#3
StreetShooter Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Katong Posts: 4,702	Yes, IXUS. Small, discreet, silent. Set to ISO 200, good enough for indoor lighting. I never zoom in, so it's a 35mm f2.7 lens. Only problem is the shutter lag. By the way, what do you think of the composition?

6th January 2003	#5
binbeto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind a lens Posts: 2,382	I am curious. Why do u always post in B&W?

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revenant Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,239	Even the woman on the left also didn't realise you took their pictures?

7th January 2003	#9
chkoch New Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 46	Interesting shot...always wanted to try out street photography but not sure how well other people will react when they see that you are taking a photo of them. Singaporeans seems to be quite camera shy...

7th January 2003	#10
Goondu Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,333	Is that your plate?