B&W Challenge No. 5 - People/Street Photography

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This post was originally created by preeb

I've been away for a while, but I still look in from time to time. Some really good stuff going on here. Here area few feeble attempts from me.

At the Lincoln Memorial:



Philippino photographers:




My Grandnephew (with sparkling cider):

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One more:

Reflecting on The Wall:

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preeb....these are wonderful additions! My favorite is The Philippino Photographers.

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The grand nephew for me.
Look at those eyes.

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It was the Lincoln Memorial for me. I just wish I'd framed it better, but it was a take the shot or lose it situation. The place was crowded, and this little girl just happened to be there for an instant when I could catch her all alone, looking up at the Gettysburg Address. No time to back up to get the whole composition, but I still love the idea.

The Vietnam Memorial was important for me personally, because that was "my" war. I was never levied over there, but I served on active duty in 1970 and 71 and had many friends who did fight, some who never returned.

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Thanks for sharing your favorites. It is our connection to our images that make them so meaningful to us. And I agree, sometimes it's better to get the shot you can, rather than miss it all together.

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Thanks for the link, Helen. An original and interesting theme, with nice images.

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Glad you liked it, Fauxtoto. I remembered I had seen it somewhere and was glad I could find it again.

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Perfect composition at the Lincoln Memorial. The little girl makes the photo speak.
I really like the reflections in the Vietnam Wall. It looks ethereal and 3 dimensional.
That's a priceless shot of the grandnephew.

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This image was originally taken by christell.


My grandson taken with iPhone 7+ and edited with Carbon app

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Love the expression you captured, christell.......sweet portrait.

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Isn't it just.

How long is it going to be, before cameras are relegated to museums?

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I too am not comfortable taking people in the street, but a couple I think I got away with earlier this week during a short trip to Florence...

Choices:


It's behind you:


Both initially processed in Lightroom then converted in Silver Efex (Fine Art preset).

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You certainly did, alexr. I especially like your second composition, with the figure small in the frame and the interplay of light and shadow. Your titles are interesting and were will chosen. I had hoped this challenge would have gotten more submissions, maybe your entries will prompt some other members to submit a photo for this theme.

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