I’m frantically getting out and about before lockdown 2.0 or the weather puts a stop to it, the idea is to build a catalogue of photos to edit over the winter.
Yesterday was pretty pleasant in Brighton. Folk out and about enjoying the last rays of summer / autumn sun.
I actually bumped into a photographer yesterday, we were both CHIMPING, gave an acknowledged nod to each other. Having a chat for a couple of minutes, the fella was from London, and was enjoying his maiden trip to Brighton.
To change things up, I started using my 85mm, which I used as part of my ongoing COVID19 coverage here in Brighton, I just love the compressed images and the bokeh, these are ideal for environmental portraits and street in general.
I have also queried why I have not been interested with the 50mm, I think the very reasonable prices and kit lens status, had pushed me away from it, numpty!
I’ve been reading quite a few photo books since March 2020, to get some creativity ideas. What I have enjoyed of late, is taking more street portraits and candids.
I acquired a Sony 50mm kit lens for the A7iii, as I’m keen to build on my street portraits, as well as providing a different perspective for my general street photos.
As well as the perspective being that bit closer to that of the human eye of 43mm, the compression allows you to stand a little further back from street portraits, which I’m finding is more friendly when taking candids in the street, compared to the 28mm or less in the face.
Yesterday was World Mental Health day, long may the spirit and mindset of this fella last through the winter.
I asked to take his photo, was told sure buddy, when I asked ‘Are you doing to a Stag Do, or a Birthday Party’? he responded ‘Naaa mate, I haven’t been out for a while, so I thought I didn’t dress up’.
Good for you.
Until next time, keep snapping.
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