It’s hard to believe, but two years ago, everyone wore a mask! Now, many people have gotten into the habit of wearing masks, and of course, more people don’t wear masks anymore. Sometimes, what happened two years ago seems like two days ago. Time really does fly!
Nowadays, it seems that what people lack is not photographic equipment but the comfort of walking alone. I want nothing more than to carry my camera under the sun and enjoy the mere sound of the shutter. With the Leica M8 in my hands and the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide – Heliar lens, it was a beautiful day.
Some people see street photography as a series of decisive moments. But when I’m out shooting, I realise I have no control over when and where my images will appear. I can’t predict which corner is going to pop up, and I can’t arrange for a moment to happen just right. In such a situation, I just have to choose the right camera, lens and exposure. The rest is down to luck.
I really like the look of grain in photos, especially in black and white. I like coffee in water, too. From analog film to digital, they’re my old friends.
When it comes to photography, it’s not just about the images we see. It’s the way it can capture the deeper meanings behind the photos that makes it so special. When I look at this photo, I feel a warm glow in my heart.
Take a look at the motor tricycle. It’s not just a heavy load; it’s like a messenger of warmth, full of intimacy and priceless emotions. I thought about whether I could use my camera to capture this warmth and make it last forever.
But who knows, maybe one day when they get a flashier car, the warmth from the motor tricycle may not be so direct and strong. I mean, that kind of warmth from the motor tricycle is pretty special. It really gets people’s hearts going when they see it.
People often think that street photography is an infringement of portrait rights, but they don’t understand the nature and purpose of street photography as an art form. Street photography is a form of art that captures the essence of urban life in a way that tells the story of the city through the language of the camera. It also records people’s emotions and styles. It’s about paying attention, feeling things, and sharing your vision, not about being secretive or invasive. So, it’s clear that linking street photography with violating portrait rights is a big misunderstanding and a devaluation of this art form.
On the other hand, painters who work on the streets, whether they’re painting landscapes or people, work in a way that’s different from street photography but is still an artistic reproduction of the real world. Painters often choose to work on the street because it’s a great source of inspiration. They find the reality and diversity of life there really inspiring, and their paintings are a direct expression of what they see and feel, which is similar to street photography.
The street photographer is a skilled artist with a quick hand. The poet is more of a critic behind the photographer. Language can also be a part of photography. It can make a photo more readable. They were twins, and it was clear they didn’t walk at the same pace or have the same expression at the moment.
The reason why reflection is popular in photography is not because it looks like a mirror, but because if you flip the photo, you will see that this perspective makes the figure look more magnificent, yes, this perspective comes from the horizon.
I’ve developed a good habit: when I’m on my phone, I always stop and stand, and I’ve firmly given up the bad habit of walking and looking. This change came from a big wake-up call. I tripped over an iron screw on the road, fell on all fours, and the phone flew out several meters away, which was quite a mess. Luckily, there was no one around at the time, which prevented the situation from becoming a bigger deal. I was lucky that I didn’t bring my camera that day, or it would have been a disaster. I was also lucky that there were no street photographers around, or it would have become another “accidental scenery” photo. It turns out that those missing warning stakes of the barricade screws are hidden in the daily invisible traps, always reminding us to walk when we need to be more vigilant.
