Sydney July 2013
As a candid photographer, I find intersections to be a favourite hunting ground. You can get a decent amount of time to scan the pedestrians on the other side to identify interesting people, change position if necessary, and sometimes, you can arrange an interesting background. It’s an environment where people aren’t put off by others so close, and where someone walking right at you doesn’t raise any suspicion. You can be right in front of someone and they won’t see you. An opportunity for wonderful candid expressions. 🙂 I find manual focus at 2-4 metres works best in these situations.
Some other intersection shots:
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So many people! Is it always this crowded? And what is that spectacular building along the right?
This was at lunchtime in the middle of the city, so typical for the time of day. The building is the Queen Victoria Building which is now a multilevel shopping centre, occupying an entire city block.
Sounds like you’ve got a good strategy. I think the blonde woman on the far right is a little suspicious of you, though.
Suspicious; perhaps. I think everyone is off in their own world. 🙂
Topman taken by topphtographer:) Nice pic!
Thank you very much. Have a great day. 🙂
Thanks, you too 🙂
You catch some great expressions! Please post the date and time you are visiting my village…..so I can plan my holiday to some distant land.
Smile. You’re on candid camera. 🙂
A fate worse than death. 😦
You could not have casted a better “model” for this shot. Interesting to understand your method of working to get these.Nice, as always!
Thank you. I cross so many intersections in a day, it is something that’s easy to work on.
The light shed across his face encourages all sorts of possible stories. He pops into view, and then we glance at the supporting cast. Well done.
Thanks. Ray of light make for good contrast and for highlighting the subject. Timing to get the subject in good light is another element to consider.
That guy is pretty serious. I wonder what music he’s listening to. Or is he frowning because there is too much sunshine? That is a damn busy intersection. Are you sure there are no pickpockets. During the last summer olympics in London the pickpockets had a heyday. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your week!
I’ll let your imagination flow on those questions. 🙂 Pickpockets exist but are not as prevalent as in Europe. Have a great weekend ahead.
My imagination is flowing….enjoy your weekend!
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Great shot, Lignum! I’m glad I don’t live in Sydney 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂
Such a great image!
Thank you very much.
Last picture – awesome!
Haha, i can imagine you just sitting there, smiling to yourself and taking pictures… Watching people.. Daydreaming.. I would gladly join you.
Thanks. Always good to slow down and just observe the passing parade. Life is too busy otherwise.
Couldn’t agree more.
What a superb model…er…candid shot… 🙂
See something you like? 🙂
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This is very crisp and the light on the man is quite striking. Looks like a top magazine photo!! 😀
Thanks. 🙂
I never thought about this, but it makes perfect sense.
Thank you so much for sharing here!
You’re welcome. Have a great weekend. 🙂
Topman had “walkman” (if it’s not too outdated to use that term, prob an ipod) on, lol… 😀
I never had a walkman, but I still have my discman. Don’t know if it still works or not though.
Whoa! That’s officially an antique, lol… Try it sometime, it may work but do you still have discs? 😉
… yes. 🙂
What a gift you have! This is a fabulous shot, and I can sense the excitement of being there.
Thank you very much. 🙂
A great shot! He is totally in his own world listening to music and walking.
Thanks. Everyone in their own world – that’s what I rely on to get candid shots. 🙂
You have captured that perfect sense of everyone in their own little world together! What I love about shooting at intersections is that I look so lost, confused – I am the “tourist” everyone is anxious to ignore!
Yes, it’s very easy to look like someone who should be ignored. 🙂 Have a great weekend.
Amazing and Thank you for writing which is quite good and best wishes always, and greetings. Kindness blossoms in your heart.
Thank you.
He is the “TOPMAN,” I guess 🙂 I like your street photos!
Thank you. 🙂
Amazing photo! I love the central figure, and everything looks so alive as if it were from a B&W movie about to resume any moment now.
Thank you very much.
Nice shots! Street is a genre I have just started dabbling in this year really, with the purchase of my Fuji X-E1. I have a great admiration for street shooters, and it grows the more I practise it myself. Not an easy genre at all and very different from my usual landscape work.
Thank you. That’s a fantastic camera and certainly built for street work. The 2 hardest moments I found were the first couple of shots, particularly from head on and then the first time I was “caught” doing it. 🙂
Excellent intersection photography … nice title links to songs, too 🙂
Thanks. 🙂
superb capture!!! Topman without a doubt:))) I luuuuve your street photography…
Thank you very much. 🙂
South African-born England batsman, Kevin Pietersen on the streets of Sydney? He must have been in town or nearby and in the heat of a summer afternoon, covering his collection of tattoos with a hoodie must have been very uncomfortable.
LOL! I didn’t make the resemblance until you mentioned it. But I’m an aussie, and why would I? 🙂
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Fab! I’m snatching it. Thanks a bunch, Draco. You are a true friend 🙂
Always a pleasure to help out, Paula.
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