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On The Street

22/9/2014

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Anyway, back to the photography and  having fun plot!

Recently I had the opportunity to meet up with another photography pal through the power of social media, yes once again, imagine using social media to actually meet people......unbelievable. I've known Matt for a few years now and keep in touch as much as time dictates. He spends most of his time (god knows where he gets it) over on Zuckerville as he secretly loves it there but I usually have a run in with him on one or more social media fronts. He's always been what I would call quite an outspoken sort of character and a bit like Marmite but I get on well with him, I think....that's me booted out on the next cull. He's a massive Fuji fan and has groups all over the place promoting that gospel however more recently after his year of black and white he's stated running street photography days out. With a few presents in the bag and a couple of pounds in the pocket after the recent birthday I'd booked a day trip to Liverpool to meet up again and what better way to spend the day than shooting street.
Sometimes I just really want to be out with my camera instead of posting on social media but I choose to do so because I enjoy it. I also spend too much time looking at images every day, good ones, bad ones(not so much) and all the other madness that is social media but again I do so because I like it. I don't care if it's a cooked breakfast or an exquisite reflection from the other side of the world because everyone has an opinion and if you don't like something just unfollow, unfriend or don't view the feed....it's that simple. There's enough negativity and criticism out there these days without me adding to it, I don't get it at times. The new iPhone is a perfect example, apparently the masses wanted bigger screens so Apple give them two and yet people still complain it's too big...now that's irony if ever I seen it. Do people just want custom made handsets to fit the palm of their hand?
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I've never really grabbed the street photography genre by the balls but it's another area that really intrigues me and hope to try my hand at it again soon especially after having learnt a lot more from spending the day with Matt. Sometimes I wonder if people are just lucky, right place at the right time or if they really have thought long and hard about what they are trying to get from a shot. I think it's definitely one where you need have some sort of connection or idea of what you want and point and shoot just isn't going to cut it. It was great to know that I'd spotted some of the same opportunities on the day that Matt had his eye on and was very beneficial to see how he works the street so to speak. Hopefully I'll get another trip over there in 2015 or possibly meet up with more of the Fujiholics on some of the other planned events.
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For now here's a quick selection of some of my shots from the day and if you want to find out more about Matt Hart and his upcoming workshops here's the link.
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David
21/9/2014 11:37:15 pm

People need to remember that social media is a bit like watching TV - if you don't like what you're watching, use your remote and turn over to another channel!
My favourite image out of the panel would have to be the couple on the escalators. I love the lines, the angles, the intersections and the isolation. Well seen!

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Will link
27/9/2014 01:06:19 am

Smashing read matey and echo's all round. Bravo. I'm also in agreement with David, my fav is the couple on the escalator. Super shot!

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