Street (or at least I meant for it to be, not sure it qualifies), night, outdoors
Nikon D610 35mm f2.8 1/250 ISO 3200
1. in what area is critique to be sought?
I suppose I'm really looking for a more philosophical viewpoint. I know this is technically all over the place (but feel free to throw in your thoughts around that too). I am most interested to hear thoughts about whether this qualifies as street, and reasons why or why not.
At the very base of it, does this even qualify as "photography"? I have read so many different viewpoints and witnessed products of both extremes (super processed VS basic processed) that I'm just really confused right now.
2. what one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
A better clarity of mind.
3. under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
To be absolutely honest, this was my first street adventure. I would have preferred a day shoot, but cannot spare it on weekdays and was too impatient by Friday. So, as some pros will say - just go out and do it.
It was also a confidence building exercise. I really wanted to get up close with this group (and a more proficient street photog probably would as the uncle in this group was so wonderfully game) so the best I could meekly muster was a steal shot. I wish I could say "Oh this long shot was a totally creative decision" but alas it was not!
This will also explain the composition. I really just wanted to grab and go!
4. what the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
I found what I thought was a fitting finish for this. It's certainly numbed everything else and brought the focus exactly where I needed it to be. The question is: if I needed so much post-pro to arrive at that point, is that still photography? All thoughts welcomed.
Here's the original for ref / comparison.
Nikon D610 35mm f2.8 1/250 ISO 3200
1. in what area is critique to be sought?
I suppose I'm really looking for a more philosophical viewpoint. I know this is technically all over the place (but feel free to throw in your thoughts around that too). I am most interested to hear thoughts about whether this qualifies as street, and reasons why or why not.
At the very base of it, does this even qualify as "photography"? I have read so many different viewpoints and witnessed products of both extremes (super processed VS basic processed) that I'm just really confused right now.
2. what one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
A better clarity of mind.
3. under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
To be absolutely honest, this was my first street adventure. I would have preferred a day shoot, but cannot spare it on weekdays and was too impatient by Friday. So, as some pros will say - just go out and do it.
It was also a confidence building exercise. I really wanted to get up close with this group (and a more proficient street photog probably would as the uncle in this group was so wonderfully game) so the best I could meekly muster was a steal shot. I wish I could say "Oh this long shot was a totally creative decision" but alas it was not!
This will also explain the composition. I really just wanted to grab and go!
4. what the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
I found what I thought was a fitting finish for this. It's certainly numbed everything else and brought the focus exactly where I needed it to be. The question is: if I needed so much post-pro to arrive at that point, is that still photography? All thoughts welcomed.
Here's the original for ref / comparison.