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Originally Posted by Matty
i think this shot is very good, i have a lot of trouble with this kind of street photography, i feel very concious of the fact im holding a camera so this shot is something i would LIKE to do, but currently lake the nerve, lol
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For many years I also admired street photography in it's many forms and also had the same fears and inhibitions. I've gotten much more comfortable with taking street shots involving people though I am no Winogrand, whose bedside manner was akin to a bull in a china shop. I prefer to enter a scene and exit as unobtrusively as possible, even if the subject(s) is aware of my presence. There are many tricks one can use including the choice of small, quick and quiet cameras, pre-focusing and metering before approaching, etc. I would recommend making the attempt, especially if you would LIKE to do it - the rewards of a slice-of-life or decisive-moment type image is a fun challenge to meet.
Tuna