Further to my earlier post about the legal issues surrounding street photography, I’d like to share what I think makes the genre so compelling, together with the work of a great street photographer…
Street photography is challenging because shooting candid images in public spaces means you have to leave your comfort zone, to make yourself vulnerable somehow. And it’s rewarding because ordinary, everyday things often make for extraordinary images.
A photograph tells a story and with street photography that story usually remains untold/unknown but never unthought-of – because I made a photograph to remember it by…
Errol Lyons-Rainey
Great street photographers instinctively see the moment, seize it, and yet their presence never intrudes on the scene.
One such example is Rui Palha, an award-winning photographer from Portugal. There’s so much to like about his work – the gorgeous tonal qualities; clever framing; dynamic points of view; his intuitive use of available light; the way he makes the viewer feel present…
Here are some random samples of his work – what do you think?
susie loves photography 
Extraordinary street photographer, I love his work.
Hi Louise – thank you for dropping by… I’m new to blogging and you are officially my very first commenter! And yes, Rui’s work’s fabulous isn’t it – he has such a clever eye for a striking composition and the tones in his images are always gorgeous. I’ve been following his work with great interest for some years now. Thank you again for taking the time to view and comment…
Susie
Indeed…a brilliant photographer who became a friend and a reference too.
Marcos Semola
Hello Marcos – then you have chosen well! It’s good of you to stop by – thank you for your interest… and great tee-shirt by the way!
Susie
Rui Palha is of course a great street photographer, I know him for a long time and I can say that is also a great man. But besides that one must realize that “And it’s rewarding because ordinary, everyday things often make for extraordinary images.” is also true for all kind of photography wich doesnt require any kind of controlled environement.
Who sees extraordinary out of ordinary is what matters not the kind or style one choose.
Absolutely Fernando, I couldn’t agree more… I appreciate your considered feedback, thank you for visiting!
Susie
He is a Master for sure!!!
Yes Fernando – it’s great to see Rui’s work receiving the recognition it deserves… I appreciate you making time to comment, thank you…
Susie
Um dos melhores fotógrafos portugueses, sem dúvida.Um mestre.
Hi Miguel – Rui, I’m pretty sure, is the only Portuguese photographer I’ve discovered thus far, and it’s been a happy discovery… I’m grateful for your interest in my post, thank you!
Susie
Thank you Susie for all your words and simpathy.
Thank you to all for the very nice comments.
It’s a pleasure, Rui – obviously I’m just one of many fans of your work… warm congratulations on your most recent award! It’s good of you to look in…
Susie
Thank you, once again, Susie.
He is a great photographer and a down to earth individual. He is a man who reveals the true beauty of the most “ordinary”, or “forbidden” things society may fear. He is an inspiration.
Indeed – thank you for your interest and for sharing your impressions…
Susie