Everyday
George Street, St. John’s. Aug 13, 2011.
It’s no trouble to find a musician on the streets of downtown St. John’s. This gentleman may the the one I’ve seen the most, regardless of warm of cold weather. I shot this last summer, chatted with him a bit afterwards before I was on my way.
Billy
Water Street, St. John’s, August 13, 2011.
I’ve talked to Billy numerous times as I’ve strolled Water Street. On this day, after we chatted, I asked if he’d mind if I took his portrait, and yeah he was OK with it.
My best of 2011
2011 was the year I started shooting street photos. I had tried it once earlier in late 2010 for a camera club submission one time, but it wasn’t until May June 2011 when I started to walk downtown St. John’s with my camera more frequently. The weather was warmer — at least warmer than winter — and lunchtime breaks from work provided a fitting opportunity to get out downtown to shoot on streets.
By no means do I call myself a serious street photographer. I’ve been at it less than a year so I have a lot to learn — even people at it for years are still learning — but so far I’ve amassed plenty of photos, some of which I think are even pretty good. So with that, I’ll show you my favourites of my first year shooting street photography.
And of course, your comments are always welcome.
10. George Street, July 24, 2011. Street photography purists will likely dismiss this one and argue I was way too far away, which in most cases is a fair argument, but there was something about this one I liked when I shot it. On closer look, I liked the loneliness and solitude of a musician playing alone on a usually business street, which for some reason wasn’t that busy this day.
Star struck
A group of people out to commemorate Memorial Day, July 1, 2011, on Water Street in St. John’s are a little star struck and pose for a picture with Republic of Doyle star Allan Hawco. The new season, by the way, starts again January 11 on CBC.
And a baby on the way.
Duckworth Street, St. John’s, Aug 19, 2011.
On my way home after some shooting this summer, I spotted this little guy looking back at me. With the unpredictability of children, I doubted I’d even have time to get the photo, but I tried anyway and I’m glad I did. This turned out to be one of my favourite shots from the summer.
The bagpipe man of Water Street
I had heard of this gentleman who plays the bagpipes on Water Street a few months ago. Then one evening, a few weeks later, as I walked down the street, I heard that unmistakable sound of the bagpipes. After a few photos, I had a chat with the musician and offered to email a photo or two of him — he politely declined — before I was on my way.
On November 13, I heard that same unmistakeable sound. This time, I was only across the street. A few photos, a smile and a wave, and an exchange of compliments — my camera and his bagpipe — and I was on my way again.
If anyone knows him, please leave a comment below.
More photos after the jump…
Watching the parade
It’s been two weeks since I’ve posted, but that’s what happens when a scheduled shoot and an unscheduled illness gets in the way.
Water Street, St. John’s. November 11, 2011.
Rocket is open … again!
Another look at a similar shot of Water Street I posted previously, this time vertically.
‘Won’t you please forgive me?’
Water Street, August 19, 2011.
Looking at the expression on the lady’s face, I can’t help but think maybe this gentleman is begging for a little forgiveness. The title of this photo comes from this song by the Avett Brothers.
Two cute dogs
Water Street, St. John’s, Oct. 18, 2011.
Perhaps you know you’ve achieved some level of notoriety when someone in a foreign part of the world sees an ordinary street scene and immediately thinks of you. When I saw this yesterday on Water Street, I immediately thought of street photographer Charlie Kirk, aka Two Cute Dogs.
Photos from Cape to Cabot 2011
The annual Cape to Cabot road race is a grueling mostly-uphill 20 kilometre run. It’s much easier to show up to support a runner or two, which is what I did Sunday. Along the way, I nabbed a few photos of some other participants, who were certainly up for a greater challenge than I was. More on the race here, including the results.
