My friend just got some scolding from a old uncle in chinatown when he is trying to shot him..
Wondering if any of clubsnappers got scolded in this kind of scenario before when you are doing street shots.
If yes, how did you get out of the situation?
Hmm, so far not yet for me. Maybe i look too big for them to think twice before they wanna f me. Hahaha.
On my mp3 anyway, so i cannot hear if they scold me from behind. i snap, i go.
Anyway, if confronted, just show them the LCD, delete the shot and walk off without cursing and swearing. If they don't like it, you won't want the shot as well.
but telephoto perspective is so boring sometimes
i do agree that using a tele lens is kinda boring in terms of composition and perspective, its just not my cup of tea. Wide angle is still the way to go.
Since then i seldom try photographing children that are strangers to me cause it would be very uncomfortable for for the parents i guess, even if i DID ask them.
finally. At the end of the day, with whatever type of street photogrpahy you are shooting, NO CONFRONTATION!! You dont wanna be part of an offence if something happens.
Ok, OT a bit.
Yup, same for me. I won't say it is totally useless, but it becomes more like portrait and closeup if you shoot at the near distance. The tight perspective is hard to bring out the movement, surroundings and life going on around the subject.
And if, you shoot from pretty far, the bokeh etc, is pretty hard to isolate the subject properly too. Not to mention there is possibility of blurred shots.
So, sell my telephoto. ;p
Ya, when shooting children, try to be more careful. It's human nature for parents to protect their kids.
Worse come to worst and if you don't want to waste the shot, give them your contacts and tell them you will send them the photo for vetting lor.:bsmilie:
Use a wide angle. Most of the time they don't know they're in frame.
Yup, this is a pretty good way. But then, if so, the subject may be at the far end, which may result in distortion. Need to be pretty careful on that.