Huron-Clinton Metro Park - Street Photography

I was provided wrong information of an Independence Day Firework event at the Huron-Clinton Metro Park - victim of internet scam! After arriving at the park, I found out from the rangers that there is actually no firework event being planned for until Jul 2, 2012! What a disappointment... well, at least I get to rest earlier. I looked into my camera bag and found some long lens... then I thought, since I haven't done this for a long while, I thought I should probably try my hands on taking some street photos again. Actually, I always admire the work of street photographers but I always cringe at the thought of doing one. Reason? It's extremely "unnatural" for me. 


You see, I like to close up and take the details. It's the expressions on people's faces that make street photography appeal to me. In order to take good and sharp images of people's faces you'll have to go close to them. That is where the problem lies... once you turn up with a camera and focus on people's face... all the natural moments instantly becomes awkward. Your subjects notices you and shy away... moment lost! I always admire those street photographers who go around taking street photos with a 50mm... for me a 50mm is closer... but still not close enough.


The shots below are all taken with the 70-200mm Canon lens mainly at f2.8 or 3.5 (I prefer large aperture as it makes the subject pops). Still processing the rest... more to come later.



<This is my favorite photo of the day - love the boy's expression!>


(A grandpa with his grand-daughter>


<Two sisters>