New Orleans

When I first went down to New Orleans I thought it would be a good opportunity to practice Street Photography. While I was taking the photos I was thinking I would title this post "Street Photography: Art or Snapshots of Strangers?". Not that I don't think Street photography is art I am just not sure my street photography is art. I think you need to have the time to get the "Moment" in street photography and then the skills to have the correct settings and composition when said moment happens. I am not sure I have those skills but just maybe I had some happy accidents.

Kit: Nikon18-200mm 3.5 Lens on Nikon D5100

How much are the beignets in the window Here it comes again

Are You Ready For Some Football Say it loud

Decatur Street House of Blues


In to the shadow Church


The Couple The Couple

Pretty In Pink Pretty In Pink


I think I might have gotten some decent street shots.


Rust in Peace Rust in Peace

I go back an forth about editing images to the point that they don't resemble the color, light etc. of the actual scene I was photographing. I think the reason I lean towards not liking it in my images is because I feel like I use it as a crutch when the image doesn't turn out. I can add presets and move sliders around to give it an unnatural look or at least not the natural light and colors that I was taking a picture of.

Rust in Peace

Sunbather Bird, Watcher

Hanging Gray George Cooney is what they call'em

 

Street Party Carnage

America the

Cleaning Up Playing on the River
Pushing Smoke Stack

Big Wheel Keep on Turning Almost

Waiting on... Over Your Head

I am thinking about trying to either do black and white and or try to keep as close to the natural lighting as possible for a while and see if that helps me with my composition and dialing the correct settings.

Kit: iPhone 12 Pro
Bourbon Street Through the Window

Not Enough Time          Can't take it with you

Pretty Flowers

Folgers in Your Cup Café du Monde

Flambeaux The Chip Exchange

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  1. Hal WeaverMarch 26, 2024 at 10:29 AM

    I'm finally catching up on your blog. Wow, some great moments captured from your Gras trip! I particualarly like the Lottery billboard over the cemetary, the "Z" Zulu Man and the swamp photos! Some excellent nature stuff!

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