Tag: street photography

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 31, 20156:34 am

Flickr a Day 365: ‘Cat Scratch Fever’

My favorite photo of the 365 is Day 38 “Master of Venice” by Alexis Bross. Cats are such an Internet stereotype how could I not conclude the series with another—conceding that Flickr a Day has too many. Additional Days: 51, 143, 201, 220, and 302.

In choosing the feline that would end the series, I favored habitat shots and ignored facial closeups or handsome subjects. None of the finalists is ugly, per se, but only the last two do I find to be attractive. I never imagined seeing more cat photos than I could possible tolerate, until selecting our winner.

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 27, 20157:04 am

Flickr a Day 361: ‘Trolley’

I can’t resist the intimate perspectives that Barney Moss captures. Today’s selection comes from his album/set “365“—and any of the photos therein could take the Day. Many of the best ones failed the cut, however, […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 26, 20157:19 am

Flickr a Day 360: ‘The Leaving’

The series winds down with a dramatic change in curation. From the first day forward, I prepared posts in advance—sometimes as many as 10. But with six selections remaining, I prep the next to follow the current one; for emphasis and care choosing.

First up, street photographer Tuncay Coşkun, who shot self-titled “The Leaving” on June 6, 2014, using Canon EOS 60D. Vitals: f/13, ISO 200, 1/125 sec, 50mm. I picked the pic for clever composition and character. Need I even explain why?

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 21, 20156:42 am

Flickr a Day 355: I’m Board

As the series’ end approaches, picking pics grows ever-more difficult. I would like the last ones to be special, but finding them also takes more time than easily invested—got a new project coming, and there […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 13, 20158:37 pm

Flickr a Day 347: ‘Choiseul Fisherman, St Lucia’

The worst of the worst of the worst of the best—picking a single pic from the photostream of Heather Buckley is more challenging than all the other tough cases combined. I could choose any and […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 13, 20158:00 pm

Bob’s Bike

My father-in-law turned 94 this week. He still lives independently, and we help by being close-by (in an apartment on the next block). He doesn’t get around as easily as he used to; cane is […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 11, 20156:38 am

Flickr a Day 345: ‘Beautiful Living Doll’

Forget science fiction fantasies about suddenly stopping the present, or traveling back to the past. Some street photographers are masters of time. They capture a moment, preserve it, and expose within magnificent drama. Thus describes […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 9, 20157:34 am

Flickr a Day 343: ‘I Bet You Haven’t Heard We’re Winning’

I heard we are losing—every day on news broadcasts. That’s my reaction to the dramatically composed self-titled “I Bet You Haven’t Heard We’re Winning”, which Brandon Doran captured on Jan. 20, 2012, using Nikon D90 […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 7, 20151:59 pm

Flickr a Day 341: ‘Lost in Thought, Lost in Prayers’

Our selection comes at a time of great turmoil for Muslims and other peoples who interact with them because of terrorist attacks against Western nations and conflict with the Islamic State in Syria. The Day […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxDec 6, 20152:49 pm

Flickr a Day 340: ‘Romantic Krakow’

Vivid is how I describe the street photography of Matthias Ripp. His art exudes a rich, contrasty quality that is natural; what the eye sees. Today’s selection, as do many others, feels like film. The Regensburg, […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxNov 30, 20156:47 am

Flickr a Day 334: ‘L’homme aux Pigeons’

Poignant best describes the street photography of Vincent Anderlucci, and today’s selection is typical. The Parisian shot self-titled “L’homme aux Pigeons” (“The Man with Pigeons”) one year ago today, using Canon EOS 70D and EF 70-200mm f/4L […]

Photo by Joe WilcoxNov 29, 20157:01 am

Flickr a Day 333: ‘Emma — Hands’

Street portraiture can be among the most challenging photographic styles. It often means approaching random folks for permission to take close-in and personal shots. The process can intimidate those behind and in front of the camera. Days 95, 96, and 97 feature three stranger shoots. On our last triple-digit day in the series, we present another.

Peter Grifoni shot self-titled “Emma—Hands” one year ago today, using Olympus E-M1 and M. Zuiko 45mm F1.8 lens. Vitals: f/2, ISO 200, 1/640 sec, 45mm. I picked the pic for the woman’s body art contrast against the plaid skit. There are several others of the same subject: full body, torso, and torso alternate.