Photograph and Camera talk

[alexxedge]

Yesterday we went to a temple, in Kyoto, that was built in 731 with a beautiful moss garden. One of the highlights of the trip so far, and so incredibly peaceful. They limit the number of guests per day, and are only open for 2 hours to ensure its condition.

[weftyarn]

@Jett129 I agree! We need to do that more often in general.

@pechelman to be honest I never ever have had issues. Neither in Germany nor in the other countries I’ve visited. But I have to say I really do my best to not be intimidating and also to respect the people I shoot. I always think of it like „if it were me in the picture, would I be okay with it being shared among enthusiastic photographers“. If the answer is no I simply don’t point the camera in the first place.

A tactic I use sometimes is pointing at a photo-worthy spot quite openly. People notice me, think it’s the spot I am aiming for and then just walk through the scene like nothing happened, not knowing they’re actually the key element making the shot. Works very well, especially with wide angle lenses.

With the 90mm I really have to be cautious. That thing is intimidating, no question. But same tactic: Search for your spot early, stand there openly, point the camera and wait for a shot. People that don’t want to be shot will avoid being in the frame. People that don’t care walk through it. That simple

[pechelman]

Thanks @weftyarn. I've tried some of those tricks too. The other thing is to really lean in on the acting what you're taking a picture of if they do notice; just continue to ignore them and take a picture just above or around them and then act totally surprised if they come up. "Oh, hi, where'd you come from?! I was looking at that thing." Unfortunately, I'm a terrible actor

[Jett129]

@weftyarn Some really good tips,will definitely keep them in mind.

[Cskarev]

A shot taken by my son…I am really happy he is so keen on photography recently.

[alexxedge]

@Cskarev the colors in this image are SO nice. Great shot.

[Cskarev]

Thank you @alexxedge
Beautiful sunset colours…

[Jett129]

@Cskarev Seems like he has a good eye and a very nice/natural sense of composition. Are any of his shots edited?

[Cskarev]

@Jett129 I think he adds a bit of sharpness but the composition and colours are not edited.

[alexxedge]

Totally forgot how long it would take to scan everything from Japan. Got the negatives Tuesday and have been working on with any spare time I have. Can’t wait to convert them, and so stoked on even how the negatives look. As soon as these suckers are ready, I’ll be sharing.

[pechelman]

recently back from Japan, this time brought the color camera and glad I did with the fall colors. Has me thinking about trading in my cameras for a single newer model and might be leaning to go color. The weather was pretty glorious this time around, save for one very rainy day.

[pechelman]

[Jett129]

@pechelman A lot of really cool pictures. Love some of the reflective shots,the train station,and the waterfall,which is my personal photography Kryptonite.

[ROman]

@pechelman Great pictures, I like them all.

[pechelman]

Thanks y'all! It was a great trip.

I'm still looking forward to @alexxedge 's pictures from Japan tho. Hint hint nudge nudge

[Giles]

B&W Fuji san looking amazing....

[Danimal506]

@pechelman beautiful stuff!!

[goosehd]

Agree with all of the above and makes me want to visit Japan even more now.

Thank you!!

[Marc2706]

@alexxedge
Very inspiring Alex! I also go to Japan in two weeks and was considering to use my analog M6 TTL, but I hate the trouble at the airport with my film rolls and the discussions about hand checking the film. Did you have any problems at the Tokyo airport with your film rolls?

I shoot a lot of my portraits with film and it really so much fun. This portrait from Jade was taken with a Leica M6 TTL and on vintage 1.4/50 Summilux

[alexxedge]

@pechelman those imaged are so good! Work has been stupid busy. I’ll make a post soon. I got the goods. Haha