I’m Back on the Streets

‘Camouflage’ – Sidmouth, Devon

 

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I think both hobbyist photographers and those who make their living out of ‘happy snapping’ try most genres before they decide where their true interest lies. Many portfolios are filled with all the ‘usual suspects’; portraits, architecture, landscapes, travel, documentary and so on. All but the best never seem to specialise.

 

‘What the F***?’ – Torquay, Devon

 

For many years I earned my living out of shooting (mainly) upscale properties in South Devon along with a little advertising work. However, after so many years of pointing a camera at most things I have finally decided to settle back to where I started in the 70s and specialise in ‘street photography’ as my preferred creative outlet. It is simply the type of photography I enjoy most and the one I will be concentrating on from now on.

 

‘Stand Off’ – Teignmouth, Devon – UK

 

I love the thought of stumbling upon the unusual, the bizarre, the juxtaposition of objects or signs to unaware passers by which, caught at the right moment, can produce classic results. Most of the satisfying images originate from ordinary people just going about their daily lives, at work or play, but caught in camera at the right second can produce highly amusing or interesting results or ones which ask the question “What is that all about?”

 

‘The Naughty Step’ – Torquay Harbour, Devon

 

Earlier in the year, I started re-experimenting with black and white. Now, I shall return to the streets to hopefully seek out some truly visual treasures. Classic scenarios, like shooting stars, may only last for a couple of seconds but I am now going to enjoy myself hunting for them in and around South Devon. Watch this space!

 

 

‘Camouflage’ (Detail)

‘Red Shoes – Plymouth’

 

‘Tax Free’ – Totnes, Devon – UK

‘Spreading the Word’ – Teignmouth, Devon – UK

 

‘Twin Beaks’ – Dartmouth, Devon