You sound like a thug bro.

hahaa...
put on monopod... carry it the other way round... swing it... and use RC to shoot~!

Then you'll be like Moses splitting the red sea... every direction you move... the crowd will split away.

I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material I understand to be embraced within that shorthand description ["hard-core street photography"]; and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly doing so. But I know it when I see it, and the picture involved in this case is not that.

then plant some camera elsewhere to snipe~!

What is Street Photography?

Street photography is a type of documentary photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions, and other settings.

Street photography uses the techniques of straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single human moment, caught at a decisive or poignant moment. On the other hand, much street photography takes the opposite approach and provides a very literal and extremely personal rendering of the subject matter, giving the audience a more visceral experience of walks of life they might only be passingly familiar with. In the 20th century, street photographers have provided an exemplary and detailed record of street culture in Europe and North America, and elsewhere to a somewhat lesser extent.

Source of Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_photography

Any examples?
http://www.flickr.com/groups/realstreet/pool/

Is it legal?
It is usually not illegal, unless it is stated clearly that "No photography is allowed" or you are in some military base

Is it ethical?
Definitely not 100%. It's an argument between art and privacy. How many of the people being photographed would like their pictures to be posted in websites? But again, I think it also depends on the intentions of taking the photos (e.g. whether it's for commercial purpose) and the culture of the place / country. It's something remains to be discussed

Should you ask for permission?
If you ask for permission for the person to be photographed, it's no longer considered "street or candid photography" IMO, it's more like street portrait (even though the person didn't intentionally pose for the photo). To me that's considered another category of photography.

20 Street photography tips
http://digital-photography-school.com/20-q...hotography-tips

From ayamkambing - thanks for sharing :
Purpose of this thread?
To help forumers know more about street photography, to discuss about whether it is ethical or not, and to share the tips and techniques.

My try.



I think street photography isn't emphasize on the street although it is  called 'street'. Public places would suffice to this genre.

Caught in the act

The guy on the left looking at you

can my shot accepted as part of street photography genre?

love the 2nd one although it a bit reddish..

Perv alert!!!
Not a good idea to take candids in front of the toilet