As suggested by members in the recent 'Shooting from the hip' post this month's challenge is to take 'street style' images using only a mobile device.
I fully understand that most feel uncomfortable putting their camera in front of strangers on the street, but as explained in the aforementioned post this can be achieved on smartphones in a way that remains invisible to the subject.
Of course, we would not want to take any images that might cause embarrassment, but I feel the key to good street photography is to capture moments, perhaps interesting gestures or expressions, the movement of a figure into a shaft of light etc.
You get the point. The idea here is to encourage members to be creative and help perhaps get over a fear of shooting the public. If hesitancy remains, try shooting family members or friends, with a goal of capturing their natural character.
For those that remain reluctant other forms of street photography may be considered (architecture, wider vistas etc).
So, let's challenge ourselves this month - get out, enjoy the Spring weather and make a concerted effort to make use of the camera in our pocket.
I can't wait to see what you guys come up with - here's a sample of street shots I have taken with my own (iPhone) in the past just to spur ideas.
Ah...Leonard ❤️
Oh yeah! Legend ❤️
I am currently on a Road Trip from Oregon and now in Tucson. I HAD quite a few interesting photos of tourist while visiting Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada on my Mobile Device when the motherboard decided not to cooperate with electricity. That is, it won't turn on, so absolutely nothing is recoverable.
I hadn't had time to upload to Google...except for this one photo.
I purchased a warranty with the Samsung Galaxy 8, so for $5 I am getting a Samsung Galaxy 23.
2017, N 29th St, Philadelphia. I rarely use my phone's camera anymore. This was shot with a Samsung Galaxy.