Street Photography Filter

I read this today. John Szarkowski, d July 2, 2007, former Curator of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, said in the introduction to an exhibit in 1967, referring to the work of Diane Arbus, Friedlander and Winogrand: ".....Their aim has not been to reform life but to know it. Their work betrays a sympathy-almost an affection - for the imperfections and frailties of society. They like the real world, inspite of its terrors, as a source of all wonder and fascination and value - no less precious for being irrational", The Genius of Photography - How photography has changed our lives, Badger, p140.

I can think of no better filter to use on my view finder when I am in the street or at an event, with my camera.

Bob

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Permalink Reply by Alice Villa-Real on June 22, 2008 at 10:41pm

Hello Bob, wonderful quote. I am also beginning to enjoy street photography as you can see in my uploads. I would like to learn more and explore this particular photography genre. I find it life-changing the first time I took photographs of people even while I was inside a moving, tinted van.

http://starbird.multiply.com/photos/album/84/REALITY_SHUTTER_Series_1

Best regards! I will be a frequent visitor in this group.

Permalink Reply by MobileTechGuy on January 6, 2009 at 3:16pm

To me street photography is one of the most enjoyable activities in this time of my life. It does help slow down my fast-paced tech life. Thanks for the quote.

MTG

Permalink Reply by Christy Grimes on July 6, 2009 at 5:20pm

Wow - this encompasses so much of the direction I am seeking with this hobby of mine. Beautiful words. Perfect "filter," as you so fittingly described them!

Permalink Reply by Cyn on August 16, 2009 at 2:33pm

Wonderful quote Bob, thank you for sharing. Interesting it is, that in some photo forums, I've seen photographers apologize or state that they were hesitant to post street photos which show the imperfections or frailties that are most truly part of our society.

Permalink Reply by Bob Kelly on August 16, 2009 at 7:40pm

Hi All, thanks for your comments. I found an interesting group on flickr "Extreme Street Photography". Check it out, especially the definitions .http://www.flickr.com/groups/extremestreet/
There are over 20K great street photographs.
Bob

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