I seldom do street photography now since I almost got strangled by a gangster in Myanmar. Apparently the guy thought I was taking photos of his girlfriend in which I wasnt. I was taking a photo of a dog in a big trashcan. Was surrounded by the gang and due to language barrier, hard to communicate. I wasnt sure why he got mad at first place. The incident really shook me. And nowadays, I only take photos of landscape/architecture at these places.

hhahaa, good one!
the "handphone" guy's post was so classic and it forms a huge contrast to the couple next to him

Classic foreveralone pose... next to so many couples

Under The Bridge.

Hoping to try street photography again in Korea next month. I'm sure there wont be any gangster there.

Converted to mirrorless now. Already sold off my D90.

best of luck, meantime, u can always boost ur confidence again shooting here in malaysia!

Yup gonna try Petaling Street sometime this month. At least now with mirrorless, the camera is wayy smaller. More "Tourist" look rather than pro-studio peeps.

Or you can prepare for anti-gangster tactic and shoot a series in Jalan Alor instead.

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Mar 19 2012, 10:24 PM

Eh Jalan Alor gangster area meh? Ate at the roadside before. Seemed "friendly".

hi all..

between a 28mm & 35mm lens which is more suitable for street photog? and what abt 50mm? do we need to carry is as well? or one lens is good enough

thanks

touch wood, i've yet to hear ppl kena bashed up here...

I long time never go back KL di la but if memory serves me right ... you can try this experiment.

Step 1: Fit a wide angle
Step 2: Head to jalan alor late night alone or with male friend. Do not go with group
Step 3: Pretend NBTD.. wait for someone to ask if you want amoi
Step 4: Take picture

See what happens.


This is all personal preference.
The wider the lens, then the closer you need to get and the reward is the image shows more of the environment, viewers will see involvement and intimacy.

Personally, I will stick with one focal length per trip

LOL, if you accept amoi, then i think they're fine with it. but if you decline and still take pic, then run for your life

Here are some spam shots from my last trip:


Untitled by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


Untitled by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


Untitled by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


The President on Board! by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


Bus-ket by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


Her first sight? by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


Motorized vs Manual-operated bike. by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr


Painted Tubes-On-Wheels by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr



Untitled by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr

Untitled by A-FIQSTER, on Flickr

This post has been edited by treflip: Mar 20 2012, 03:47 PM

LOL that one can consider as looking for trouble already.

Speaking of amoi..

"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty. Life shapes the face you have at thirty. But at fifty you get the face you deserve"...Coco Chanel



IMG_5170 by vmwt, on Flickr

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Added on March 20, 2012, 4:10 pmYou really into bicycles huh? First pic looks like Holland but some I'm not sure.

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Mar 20 2012, 04:10 PM

the bicycle pics, there is something written behind the glass window... Camera BEWAKING...?? :s

That's dutch la... monitored by camera.

so must be holland la!

The dead giveaway is the ubiquous dutch bike and the big ABUS lock.