I will probably get hammered because it is not your "typical" candid street photography.
I must thank VitaminB and jeger for their help on this shot. We spent the afternoon together trying to get some shots for the upcoming challenges and after a couple of hours I had nothing. So we went back to this spot and this is what I came up with. Thanks guys.
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This is a great shot in many aspects... composition, colors, post processing, etc.
The one important thing that led me to vote a bit low on this one was because it looked all 'setup' and not 'candid'.
That was one of the ones that cought my attention during voting time. I like the setup/concept. I would've cropped out the right side closer to his foot, but it must be ribbon quality this way, too. Congratulations to somewhere-in-Canada.
Added: Using two spray cans emphisizes the urgency of the artist.
Yeah, you got "hammered", if you can call a yellow ribbon instead of the blue "hammered". I gave it a 5, and it would have normally gotten a 7 or 8 from me, but you already got my comment about that. It takes a really strong image to overcome that. Congrats on a great entry.
I really like this, it has a clear urban feel. However it looks staged and not really the kind of thing that is true street photography. I apologize if that is an incorrect assessment.
Recropping with my browser so that the man is on frame right instead of the middle, to me, makes a stronger shot. I feel the space on the right doesn't add to the shot. Post processing and colors are very fitting for your image.
I really really like this. You've captured a grungy street feel whilst still using bright colors & sharpness. the composition is right on, I love how his body is positioned in the frame, with a spray can in each hand and the graffiti framing his head. my blue ribbon pick. 10
Very well done. I love the setting, the angle, and the spray. I am voting on this as it was not a set-up image that you took. It takes away form the story if this was a set up image. However, it is one of my favorites in the challenge. Great street image with alot of character to it.
Oh yes! This is awesome street photography. Wish something like this were going on when I was walking endless thru my urban streets looking for something more interesting than tourists and shoppers :)
I like this shot - I don't think it is candid but the color and tones are so edgy and "street smart" my vote is a 9 and I predict a top 5 finish for you on this one.
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