Window Shopping

[John_Nevill]

Since watching the BBC4 series Genius of Photography and feeling inspired by the likes of Tony Ray Jones and Joel Meyerowitz, I decided to try my hand at street photography in the heart of London's Oxford Street.

The following image "Window shopping" is an attempt to capture a sort of role reversal moment. The mannequins staring at the passerby, the slow shutter accentuating dynamics, the reflections giving location and the B&W contrast drawing the eye.

Does it work?, could be improved upon?

Comments and critique welcome.

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Since watching the BBC4 series Genius of Photography and feeling inspired by the likes of Tony Ray Jones and Joel Meyerowitz, I decided to try my hand at street photography in the heart of London's Oxford Street.

The following image "Window shopping" is an attempt to capture a sort of role reversal moment. The mannequins staring at the passerby, the slow shutter accentuating dynamics, the reflections giving location and the B&W contrast drawing the eye.

Does it work?, could be improved upon?
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Hi John,

I have taped the series and watched the first 1.5 episodes. I liked it a lot, from what I have seen so far. Especially the history of vernacular photography.

Coming back to your picture, I kind of like it. Was it accross Harrods by the way, not that it matters. I would stand back a bit and use a longer lens, which would bring the pedestrian and the mannequins a bit closer to each other. Also, maybe the man should be a little bit more to the left so that the mannequin on the left is better in sight. But this is all nitpicking .

Thanks for sharing,

Cheers,

 

[Kathy Rappaport]

I like it

Very interesting statement..usually we are looking in the window, but to think the window is looking out. The only thing that would have been perfect is if the passerby were a well dressed woman (in my opinion).

 

[Asher Kelman]

Very interesting statement..usually we are looking in the window, but to think the window is looking out. The only thing that would have been perfect is if the passerby were a well dressed woman (in my opinion).

That's a guy, who used to show off from the top of the staircase of the very same department store but now shows the manaquins as he passes.

I like the shot as it gives the impression of a social interaction.

The B&W pictures works for me.I wouldn't have minded seeing more of the store window. I might want to correct the distortion but even as it is, the picture works.

Asher