The Game… Street photography in B&W
I like to try a variety of approaches to photography to keep things interesting. With this image, I worked with the idea of using a Nikon 16mm fisheye lens held above the subjects to create a look that is a little different. My first idea was to photograph from their shoulder level, however holding the camera above the game players created a more dynamic photograph. The players were photographed in Cuba, where dominoes is a favorite pastime. These gentlemen didn’t mind my presence, or having me get close to them as they were completely involved in the game.
With this type of candid street photography, black and white can work beautifully to help tell the story. To create an expressive image, I use Nik Silver Efex Pro for black and white conversion. This provides the most control over how I want tonality, texture, light and shadow to be interpreted in the photograph. You can use promo code DSANDIDGE for any 15% off any Nik product. Have fun shooting! ~ Deb
Fantastic real life image Deb. These are my favorites! Great use of the fish here, too!
Thank you very much, Jimmy! I appreciate your comments!
Love this image, Deb. It tells such a story. You know, if you tried this at a table in Vegas, you’d be arrested! What a difference a couple thousand miles can make, huh? Love seeing your journey as you saw it through your lens!!
Fabulous-a great vantage point! I love the expression on the face of the observer to the left. I have had a lot of fun with the Nik Silver Efex Pro!
Thanks so much, Karen, we’ll have to get to Vegas and test your theory! 🙂
I appreciate your comments, Lynne! Glad you are enjoying Nik Silver too!
Street photography is my favorite. It’s also the hardest in my opinion. I tried a little last week with a modest amount of success. I find it easier to do when you’re in a foreign country because I don’t seem to care as much.
Excellent points, Matt. I agree on both counts, easier in a foreign country, and in Cuba, people are very easy going. I find street photography more challenging too, but rewarding!.I look to Jay Maisel for inspiration! Thank you!
Hi. I’m just curious where you got this idea from. I’ve seen a Singaporean street photographer named digitalpimp do the exact same theme last year. Love your stuff, by the way. Thanks!
Hi Matthew, I do limited street photography, but I’m enjoying it more and more! I’ll look up the name. I like to work with a fisheye lens, so it seemed like a good idea at the time to be able to incorporate all the players into the frame. Thank you so much!