scenes from orchard road
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dannysantos
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@kutacrusader: thanks, bro! yeah it really is fun, isn't it? 
but i think it's also a bit more of a challenge than the usual street candid.
@JT-Fotographia: thanks, man. I haven't really tried shooting somewhere else. Orchard seems to have a good enough people traffic and variation for me, plus it's very accessible. I really can't tell if places like marina barage or esplanade would be harder or easier, but i imagine it would almost be the same.
@VainKid: I just basically ask them if I can take their picture. If they ask 'what for?', I just explain what I'm trying to do. I find that most people are quite receptive to it. I use aperture priority so the camera decides on the shutter speed. If you prefer using manual mode, try increasing your shutter speed until the image is just right.
@DinoSG: thanks, man. yup, i approached each of them and they agreed to be taken some say 'no', so i just move on to find another face. and yup, I use AP mode, with 85mm prime lens.
but i think it's also a bit more of a challenge than the usual street candid.@JT-Fotographia: thanks, man. I haven't really tried shooting somewhere else. Orchard seems to have a good enough people traffic and variation for me, plus it's very accessible. I really can't tell if places like marina barage or esplanade would be harder or easier, but i imagine it would almost be the same.
@VainKid: I just basically ask them if I can take their picture. If they ask 'what for?', I just explain what I'm trying to do. I find that most people are quite receptive to it. I use aperture priority so the camera decides on the shutter speed. If you prefer using manual mode, try increasing your shutter speed until the image is just right.
@DinoSG: thanks, man. yup, i approached each of them and they agreed to be taken
some say 'no', so i just move on to find another face. and yup, I use AP mode, with 85mm prime lens.Thanks for the advice cheers and happy new year to all@kutacrusader: thanks, bro! yeah it really is fun, isn't it?
@JT-Fotographia: thanks, man. I haven't really tried shooting somewhere else. Orchard seems to have a good enough people traffic and variation for me, plus it's very accessible. I really can't tell if places like marina barage or esplanade would be harder or easier, but i imagine it would almost be the same.
@VainKid: I just basically ask them if I can take their picture. If they ask 'what for?', I just explain what I'm trying to do. I find that most people are quite receptive to it. I use aperture priority so the camera decides on the shutter speed. If you prefer using manual mode, try increasing your shutter speed until the image is just right.
@DinoSG: thanks, man. yup, i approached each of them and they agreed to be taken
kutacrusader
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@kutacrusader: thanks, bro! yeah it really is fun, isn't it?
yeah it is in certain aspects. But i guess it's all worth it when you are looking at it on your comp screenwill post my share on my thread soon lemmei know what you think.
Someone asked me that question before... for portraits in general, portrait orientation are indeed better. But I just have a personal preference for landscape orientation... we're so used to landscape orientation in movies, tv, laptops, etc.. i even feel that our eyesight is in landscape
Hi danny
nice pictures u have there and i do find it interesting following the tips u have given for the shots...
new to shooting, but just thot for the portrait shots... some of the chin or hairline part is cut... is it meant to be to give a tigher look? theory books seem to suggest should not be cut off. haha. maybe its just a preference or style...
dannysantos
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Thanks, man
Yup, I intentionally cut off the chin and hairline to give a tighter look. You'll notice that the framing is a bit different on some of the shots, that's because I was still experimenting on which framing works best (i don't usually crop the shots). Now I think I'm getting a handle on it and might be a bit more consistent as I go on. I no longer prefer having the chin cut off, but still like the hairline cut off... and yup, it's a personal preference
Thanks, man
Yup, I intentionally cut off the chin and hairline to give a tighter look. You'll notice that the framing is a bit different on some of the shots, that's because I was still experimenting on which framing works best (i don't usually crop the shots). Now I think I'm getting a handle on it and might be a bit more consistent as I go on. I no longer prefer having the chin cut off, but still like the hairline cut off... and yup, it's a personal preference
Thanks bro.. will try it out and see how it goes... cheers
fudoushin
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hi there, am a big fan of ur photos! just went through the whole thread (all the way from the 1st post!).. it's huge inspiration for newbies like me. haha i'll be flying to bangkok on the 7th and im gonna do some street photography there too.....
ill be bringing my 50mm 1.8 and borrowing my friend's 24-105mm f4, would you share any tips to help me take better shots?
Cheers
Paul
ill be bringing my 50mm 1.8 and borrowing my friend's 24-105mm f4, would you share any tips to help me take better shots?
Cheers
Paul
dannysantos
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for visiting my thread
and congrats on your opportunity to shoot street in Bangkok. I've been there and I can imagine it to have great potential for interesting street scenes.. especially in Khaosan Road. The lenses your bringing is perfect: 50mm for portraits and low light, and 24-105mm for wide angle shots. Just general tips: always be alert of interesting scenes or subjects; i've read that bangkok is a photography-friendly place so no need to feel shy or scared (i might be wrong, though); look around for potential light & shadow areas that you can play around with; and finally... shoot as many shots as you can, this increases your chances of getting good shots
Hope this helps.
darrelltan
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Very good series.
dannysantos
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@ darrelltan, cg171s, mem0riess: Thanks, guys! I'm glad you like my shots. I'm hoping to capture more interesting scenes & faces as I go along.
@soulFLY: thanks, bro. I've been following your flickr stream and it's works of art one after another. keep up the great work!
@soulFLY: thanks, bro. I've been following your flickr stream and it's works of art one after another. keep up the great work!
dannysantos
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Just want to share more portraits of strangers I've taken:
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fudoushin
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for visiting my thread
The lenses your bringing is perfect: 50mm for portraits and low light, and 24-105mm for wide angle shots. Just general tips: always be alert of interesting scenes or subjects; i've read that bangkok is a photography-friendly place so no need to feel shy or scared (i might be wrong, though); look around for potential light & shadow areas that you can play around with; and finally... shoot as many shots as you can, this increases your chances of getting good shots
Hope this helps.
Hey Danny,
Thanks for your wise reply! Will try that out when I'm there. Looking forward to more great shots from your 2010 collection...Hope to be able to post up some good shots when I get back, heh!
dannysantos
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night86mare
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for true traditional street photography back in the old days, the general rule of how to shoot was..
"f/8 and be there"
rgy1993
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danny man i was at orchard last saturday, saw you working...
have to admit i really admire your style, just casually walking up to someone asking them to take their photos... im still working on this xD haha
was really funny to see the contrast of you working alone, beret hat with one camera against like a group of photographers who were around at the same time armed with backpacks, multiple bodies and big fat lenses.. haha
keep it up mate love your work!
have to admit i really admire your style, just casually walking up to someone asking them to take their photos... im still working on this xD haha
was really funny to see the contrast of you working alone, beret hat with one camera against like a group of photographers who were around at the same time armed with backpacks, multiple bodies and big fat lenses.. haha
keep it up mate love your work!
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