I'll bet he loves his job! #8312890

I am curious about the title. Street artist?? Where was this Jeff? I am seeing shelves and lamps and all the paraphenalia that artists have in their studios. So is this something like an open-fronted store bordering the sidewalk?

Share with us the camera settings if you would be so kind. #8323894

Tony - these guys are really interesting to watch. The images that they can create with scraps of paper and spray paint are pretty amazing. Unfortunately, I didn't bother to get anything but tight shots like these, so I guess when we hold our first annual Phello's Phantastic Phun Philled Photo Phoray to Las Vegas, we'll have to go see these guys.

Thanks Laurence!

Peter - This is on Freemont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Freemont street is a pedestrian walkway and no longer open to vehicles. The first time I saw these guys was probably 7 years ago. At that time they had a much simpler setup - a piece of cardboard on the ground. They have gotten much more sophisticated with their setup. They happen to be out in front of a strip club. I realized several shots into things that right behind his right shoulder was a video screen advertising the club. I adjusted my angle for the rest of the shots, but I had to do some cloning on this one to keep it family friendly and eliminate the distractions in the background. :o)

As far as camera settings for the first image:

1/13 sec - f/8 - ISO 400 - 42mm

The second image:

1/10 sec - f/11 - ISO 400 - 51mm

Both were shot using a tripod.

Thanks Mike!
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I actually think they built this giant LED to attract people back to this part of town. For those who have never been, all of the newer hotels like New York New York and the Bellagio are a couple miles down the strip from Fremont St, which had its hayday up to the mid 80's I believe, as seen in the movie "Casino". #8324141

Let me count the ways. The title for starters, as noted, doesn't reflect what the subject it unless you are privy to the scene. Small point I know.

The shutter speed was a little off and too much blur, (like Peter's foot shot)showed more movement than selective blurring for effect. Even so, the shot may have worked if the rest of the shot had been in focus, but it is not. His head and face should have at least been sharper.

Also the background level is distracting and could be improved with an 8x10 crop starting in the lower left and then duplicate the shot and apply the soft light blend to darken the background and enhance the existing colors.

I agree that capturing the street scene is very artistic and "real" but every shot does not work just because it is "real". OK, OK, now I'm ready for all the feedback. LOL :o) #8324889

You know I wouldn't want you to be anything but honest. I appreciate your feedback.

I'm guessing that you are referring to the image I posted to the club which is the second image in this thread. If so, I agree that his head could be sharper. Unfortunately, there isn't much I can do about that, but I will play with your other suggestions.

As far as a title goes, I'm open to suggestions. #8325087

Jeff, I can relate to your wanting to make SA #2 work because I will come home from places and have just a few of shots that I really wanted to get work that just didn't do so well. Sometimes, I can resurrect one, maybe two, but sadly, the next time I visit the folder I have become more objective and realize that getting rid of the so-so ones will make more room on my hard drive for the better ones that are yet to come around. #8325701

Jeff, I agree that on many images, especially street scenes, we have very little creative control on their outcome. And if we were evaluating the shot solely on it's humanistic and urban relevance as a context, then my evaluation would be different.

But we are evaluating the image as a photographic rendition coupled with artistic interpretation. And for me, this particular shot wasn't making the grade so I was honestly puzzled by all the glowing accolades. Accolades that were certainly justified based on images that you have shown us in the past, but wasn't deserved, in my opinion, on this shot.

I have to go now. I just saw a kid walk by the house with a lollipop and I need to take it away from him before he drips slobber on my sidewalk. :o) #8326252