Being serious

[dingo]

The serious street photographer has the world at his fingertips.
It's about human behaviour and the peculiarities of that.
Nothing is excluded from the camera. Everything can have a meaning, a story, a human dynamic.
But you need to be ready.

[dingo]

Every moment holds intrigue. Every movement brings a new moment and the possibility of a new image.
Working fast has its drawbacks, but it is the picture that is paramount. Simple tools, simple techniques, simple ideas.

[dingo]

The street is a reflection of our own lives, and that of others.

[HansE]

I get that urge now and then. Not been that successful.

[dingo]

I get that urge now and then. Not been that successful.

The path to success, Hans, is through being there, realizing you are now an observer, put aside your inhibitions, see the world as a moving script, know than everything has its place. It's having a conversation using your camera as the vocal chords and your pictures are the words. ."Look at this!" Is your catch cry.

[dingo]

For fans of 'Happy Valley' you might recognise the street.

[dingo]

Its not just perverts who stalk dark alleys.

[seaslug]

I like Mumma Bin, Pappa Bin, Big Brother Bin and Baby Bin

[Isac]

It's good to see you've BIN looking in the shadows Greg.
Good photos BTW dingo!

[dingo]

Everyday life. Fascinating.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day mate

I certainly like the mono treatment for these subjects - it seems to make it more visually powerful as colours do not come into it
I like the movement in #2 and the lighting matching the subject in #5

Phil

[dingo]

Hi Phil. I'm not a big fan of colour for its own sake. It has to ADD to the visual impact of the picture as well as 'speak' to the viewer, which is mostly me, about the content and context presented. I'm not a 'realist' with my photos. I like imagininging what it would look like some other way. I do the imagininging before the picture is taken and let the story unfold as I approach the final image. The results aren't beautiful or aesthetically pleasing, nor are they to please others. It's just a think I do. That doesn't stop me from enjoying other images. I've had a look at your web site and images. That sounds like a pleasant thing to do. How does it go for you? Do you gat many takers? Where to you visit on your journeys? I'm sure you have some interesting stories to go with your photos. Love to hear them. Cheers Tom