York street shot + candids

Sean_Mcr · 14-02-2006, 13:05

Just got back from a weekend in york and thought i'd share a couple of candids & a street shot

I'll just post links for anybody that's interested. Files are around 300 to 400 kb

http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56042072

http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56041858

http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56053848

http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56041805 ( my partner, not really a candid)

Cheers

Sean

**stepheno** · 14-02-2006, 13:17

very nice shots Sean - I particularly like the b/w.

regards

Sean_Mcr · 14-02-2006, 13:21

Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to check them out

Cheers

jewel · 14-02-2006, 13:25

I like all of em Sean but the first one and the last one really jump out at me. Nice work!

Jewel

Sean_Mcr · 14-02-2006, 13:33

Thanks again

I'm still working on many, here's another candid. http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56042468. Pretty standard really, but a good example of how with the right timing you can shoot candids from very short distances, and not disturb people

Kimmett · 14-02-2006, 15:27

I have to say, I really like the sepia processing you have going there

. Also, the image with your partner in could easisily be mistaken for a canon advert if the focus was slightly different!

Sean_Mcr · 14-02-2006, 15:36

Thanks,

Diane thinks her eyes being closed is not very flattering, but i don't know anybody that can manage to look through a view finder with out squinting one eye (women)

It's actually a ps plug in from Fred Miranda "Bw work flow pro" The mix is Burgundy gold and black. There's loads of filters, can be as complex or simple as you want it to be, can use manual control or just a preset, it's very good i have to say

**Sonsey** · 14-02-2006, 16:49

Hi Sean, good to see you posting again

Some very nice shots there, and even more on your site... that 35mm is really doing the business isn't it!!

That FM plug-in really does add a nice effect, I might have a look for that myself.

Thanks for sharing mate.

stevegreen · 14-02-2006, 17:31

You hauling two bodies around with you now then Sean?

Sean_Mcr · 14-02-2006, 18:18

I am steve, 20D 10D and four lenses. Round the bars and all that, as always.

Iain, that 35 is simply a stella lens.

Thanks fellas

CT · 14-02-2006, 18:36

Nice work! Love the sepia tone.

Mike Aiken · 14-02-2006, 18:37

Really enjoyed the photos, thanks for sharing.

Mike

***Dave*** · 14-02-2006, 20:08

Somew good shots there Sean. Like others really like the monochrome. Skipping through some of your other shots love the guy on laptop in bar.

Venomator · 14-02-2006, 22:24

First and last for me too ... but a great set of shots Sean ! Mono ones really work well in both cases ! Well spotted for the beggar ... assuming that is what he is !

Do you not get probs shooting in bars/cafes at all ? Or does your technique somehow cover up the taking ? Impressive candids anyway !

TFS ...

Warspite · 15-02-2006, 00:29

All very good captures - first is an obvious choice - the subject, the tones, and the weather, the overall expression and composure of the subject are all uncannily perfect for this image.

Also like the chimper, hes so engrossed, he seems to be proud as punch with whatever hes captured while his partner looks to be checking for the next subject to visit.

These are just my favourites - but all are great shots, thanks for sharing

Sean_Mcr · 15-02-2006, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venomator

First and last for me too ... but a great set of shots Sean ! Mono ones really work well in both cases ! Well spotted for the beggar ... assuming that is what he is !

Do you not get probs shooting in bars/cafes at all ? Or does your technique somehow cover up the taking ? Impressive candids anyway !

TFS ...

Thanks pal

He was indeed a beggar, a dropped a couple of quid off in his hat after (not for a pose i might add lol). This shot of another beggar, was something i just had to shoot and explain later, i knew she was going to notice me i wanted her to look up at me, as i wanted show how girls in her situation are literally and figuratively looked down on. Had a little chat with her after, very nice kid. I explained myself, she got it.

http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/52622566

I've never had a single problem in a bar. Anybody near me knows i have a camera, i use short lenses. But i try my best to pick the right time, and i hardly ever get noticed. I'd like to put that down to skill, but its true that people actually do their own thing and forget the world around them. Which is what i hope for

I got in a fight last year, i have the shot that caused the fight. went against everything i normally do. Took a shot of two guys hugging, was way too far away to tell they were half cut., & i appeared out of the blue. Ended up with four of us fighting in the road while my partner and friend ran off down the street with my gear.

Never put me off, i took this shot a few hrs after the fight http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/54652229 .

There is no real difficulty in getting shots of people with out them knowing. The hard part is trying to make it interesting.

Sean_Mcr · 15-02-2006, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warspite

All very good captures - first is an obvious choice - the subject, the tones, and the weather, the overall expression and composure of the subject are all uncannily perfect for this image.

Also like the chimper, hes so engrossed, he seems to be proud as punch with whatever hes captured while his partner looks to be checking for the next subject to visit.

These are just my favourites - but all are great shots, thanks for sharing

Thanks pal

I really like the first to.

Yeah that chimper was well away, i as pratically facing the chap. My gran could have shot him with mittens on

14-02-2006, 13:05	#1 (permalink)
Sean_Mcr Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 123	York street shot + candids Just got back from a weekend in york and thought i'd share a couple of candids & a street shot I'll just post links for anybody that's interested. Files are around 300 to 400 kb http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56042072 http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56041858 http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56053848 http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56041805 ( my partner, not really a candid) Cheers Sean Last edited by Sean_Mcr : 14-02-2006 at 13:20.

14-02-2006, 13:17	#2 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,637	very nice shots Sean - I particularly like the b/w. regards

14-02-2006, 13:21	#3 (permalink)
Sean_Mcr Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 123	Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to check them out Cheers

14-02-2006, 13:25	#4 (permalink)
jewel Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,133	I like all of em Sean but the first one and the last one really jump out at me. Nice work! Jewel

14-02-2006, 13:33	#5 (permalink)
Sean_Mcr Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 123	Thanks again I'm still working on many, here's another candid. http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/image/56042468. Pretty standard really, but a good example of how with the right timing you can shoot candids from very short distances, and not disturb people

14-02-2006, 15:27	#6 (permalink)
Kimmett Quite Chatty Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nottingham Uni/ Southampton Posts: 52	I have to say, I really like the sepia processing you have going there . Also, the image with your partner in could easisily be mistaken for a canon advert if the focus was slightly different!

14-02-2006, 15:36	#7 (permalink)
Sean_Mcr Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 123	Thanks, Diane thinks her eyes being closed is not very flattering, but i don't know anybody that can manage to look through a view finder with out squinting one eye (women) It's actually a ps plug in from Fred Miranda "Bw work flow pro" The mix is Burgundy gold and black. There's loads of filters, can be as complex or simple as you want it to be, can use manual control or just a preset, it's very good i have to say

14-02-2006, 16:49	#8 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Hi Sean, good to see you posting again Some very nice shots there, and even more on your site... that 35mm is really doing the business isn't it!! That FM plug-in really does add a nice effect, I might have a look for that myself. Thanks for sharing mate.

14-02-2006, 17:31	#9 (permalink)
stevegreen Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shropshire Posts: 212	You hauling two bodies around with you now then Sean?

14-02-2006, 18:18	#10 (permalink)
Sean_Mcr Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 123	I am steve, 20D 10D and four lenses. Round the bars and all that, as always. Iain, that 35 is simply a stella lens. Thanks fellas

14-02-2006, 18:36	#11 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Nice work! Love the sepia tone.

14-02-2006, 18:37	#12 (permalink)
Mike Aiken Been here a while Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 417	Really enjoyed the photos, thanks for sharing. Mike

14-02-2006, 20:08	#13 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Somew good shots there Sean. Like others really like the monochrome. Skipping through some of your other shots love the guy on laptop in bar.

14-02-2006, 22:24	#14 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	First and last for me too ... but a great set of shots Sean ! Mono ones really work well in both cases ! Well spotted for the beggar ... assuming that is what he is ! Do you not get probs shooting in bars/cafes at all ? Or does your technique somehow cover up the taking ? Impressive candids anyway ! TFS ...

15-02-2006, 00:29	#15 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	All very good captures - first is an obvious choice - the subject, the tones, and the weather, the overall expression and composure of the subject are all uncannily perfect for this image. Also like the chimper, hes so engrossed, he seems to be proud as punch with whatever hes captured while his partner looks to be checking for the next subject to visit. These are just my favourites - but all are great shots, thanks for sharing

15-02-2006, 07:53	#18 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909