Comments on: Street Corner Exercise – Photography Challenge

By: Annie G

Annie G — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:45:00 +0000

Darlene, It looks like I’m not the only one who didn’t get this challenge done. It would be great if you could leave it for another month or so. I’m looking forward to doing it but the hot weather has prevented my getting out to a place where I can sit around outside. Thanks, Ann

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 03:36:00 +0000

Hi Everyone – I will leave this opened a few more days. I will be sending an email to you all shortly about what’s been going on in my world.

By: Terry Titmarsh

Terry Titmarsh — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:32:00 +0000

Sorry, forgot to attach photos.

By: Terry Titmarsh

Terry Titmarsh — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:37:00 +0000

Hi Darlene, The “Street Corner” challenge was harder than I expected. Firstly, finding a good location was not as easy as I expected as I live in a semi rural location and there are not many local locations that have lots of people passing. I was able to travel about 50k to a Costo Store where I observed people coming and going for at least half an hour before taking some selected subjects. The light was pretty harsh for a while until some clouds passed over giving a softer light for a little while. I attach two photos of people in and around the Costo store which I found interesting enough to post. One is a fellow who seems to be really enjoying his snack while sitting partly out of his car door. The second is a small group of ladies with their load of goods, returning to their vehicle with what appears to be satisfied smiles. I did some small adjustments in Lightroom with exposure, cropping and sharpening.

By: Mario Oostendorp

Mario Oostendorp — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 03:07:00 +0000

In reply to Annie G. Thank you,the lens is one I would like to purchase. This was an ideal opportunity to trial it to see if it is suitable.

By: Annie G

Annie G — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 01:28:00 +0000

In reply to Mario Oostendorp. Very nice, Mario. What a great lens you have, and a great eye also.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:59:00 +0000

In reply to crystal bloom. great story thanks for sharing!

By: crystal bloom

crystal bloom — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:18:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt. Thanks so much, this is the story behind the pictures. My husband and I were on vacation in North Carolina at a pier that we go to whenever we are visiting. I have stood on this observation deck several time in the past, mostly taking in the view of the ocean not really paying to much attention to the fishermen. It just so happens on this day we were watching the locals fish because of a shark in the area and since there has been so many shark attacks I thought it would be kinda cool to really see one. well to much surprise I did see the shark, but could not get a clear photo of it, so I remember what was written in the article about walking around the subject. I wasn't exactly walking around the shark but over top of the locals. This is what I caught on my camera. A local fisherman threw out his line with small fish on it and a seagull caught it, not only did it catch it but got the hook stuck in its beak. The staff on the pier helped the gentleman pull in the bird and she got the hook unstuck and then released the bird. Now to answer question 3, if I would have not stopped to watch for over 2 hours and just took photos like I always do, I would have missed this moment. It was really something to watch very heart felt for not only the bird but for the man who was just upset as the bird was!

By: Mario Oostendorp

Mario Oostendorp — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:06:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt. Thank you Darlene, when you come back to NZ let me know and I can give you a list of beautiful places to see and photograph in the South Island

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:37:00 +0000

In reply to Mario Oostendorp. great job and shot! Have been to NZ but didn't get south to your island.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:33:00 +0000

In reply to crystal bloom. Sure go for it

By: Mario Oostendorp

Mario Oostendorp — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 03:15:00 +0000

Traveled down to Dunedin one of our larger centres. Sat and observed what was happening on a very cold day. This girl was sitting and resting before continuing on to fight the elements. I used this opportunity to trial a Tamron 150-600 over a distance of about 70m at 600mm and captured both the girl and her reflection in the window

By: crystal bloom

crystal bloom — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 02:55:00 +0000

In reply to crystal bloom. This crazy tablet that above sentence is supposed to read I watched for over 2 hours before I started taking pictures sorry

By: crystal bloom

crystal bloom — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 02:53:00 +0000

Does a fishing pier qualify for the challenge? I was on vacation watching the fishermen for over 2 hours when I before taking pictures just wanted to check before I posted any thing. Thanks in advance!

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 02:29:00 +0000

In reply to Bernie Gellman. Cool.

By: Bernie Gellman

Bernie Gellman — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:41:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt. There was no place to sit so I was standing in a doorway watching the people and traffic move about, when the crowd crossed the street I then saw this poor woman sitting on the corner, this on 23rd street and 5th ave. I was in the doorway fo about 20 minutes, in NYC you can't linger to long in one spot these days!

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:23:00 +0000

In reply to Bernie Gellman. Did you read all the guidelines for doing the challenge Bernie? Did you sit and NOT take photos for 30 minutes first?

By: Bernie Gellman

Bernie Gellman — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:51:00 +0000

Street corner in NYC, it was a very hot day, I wa standing in a doorway to get some shade. As the traffic light changed to let people cross I saw this person sitting there. All the people walking around her, I noticed that she seemed to be invisible to the people as they passing by.
I darkened the people in Photoshop that was walking to hi light her.