The Weekly Street Photography Thread #32 24/10/2025

The Weekly Street Photography Thread

Welcome to the street photography weekly thread.
We are hoping to get your images and hear what other members think about them.
It is open to all members of the forum; members can post a single image or a selection of images on a theme in a single post. Multiple posts are allowed.
What constitutes street photography has always been debatable. There are several opinions about it, and we do not want to restrict participants. You can post whatever you deem fits into the genre; however, please be prepared to hear criticism as well.

Guidelines:
1. We aim to increase the popularity of street photography and encourage our fellow photographers to be more interested in the genre.
2. Give your photo a title and include any other information you think is relevant. I personally love to know why you made this photo, what attracted you to make it, and why you like it. But this is NOT MANDATORY.
3. A single image or a theme-based group of images are allowed. No multiple posts, please.
4. If you post an image, that means you are ready to hear feedback.
5. We want to hear your thoughts about others’ posts.
6. Please keep all posts civilised and polite.
7. Unless specifically stated otherwise by the original poster, please do not modify the images.

In the museum.
I love the spotlighted ambiance of museums. In this frame, a brave cyclist was carefully examining the displayed artefacts at the Urfa Museum in Turkey. I called him “brave” because he was travelling across Turkey by bicycle.

Good light control 👍 !

The citadel…

The arch makes for a great frame

Hi David, I didn't find the Weekly Park Photography Thread, so I posted it here 😁

I think it's a perfectly nice image without the touch of color, and normally I don't like this type of selective desaturations but, in this case, it sort of isolates the couple and places them in a kind of oasis of nature and life (even if it's fake) in the middle of the asphalt and urban concrete...

No words…

With the utmost respect for you and your passion for photography, Alan, not to mention the sterling work that you Bob, and the team have done and continue to do here at dprevived…
I was also curious about your colorised image, (I like to learn too), so I decided to run it past Mr. AI. I hope that you don’t mind :-)

Question: Apart from the reintroduction of colour (selective colouring), why would this image fail or be classed as a weak "street photography" image?
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Based on the principles of street photography, this image could be considered weak because it lacks a clear, compelling subject, a decisive moment, and a strong compositional structure.
• Lack of a "Decisive Moment": Street photography often seeks to capture a "decisive moment"—a fleeting instant where all elements come together to create a powerful image. This photo shows people casually sitting on a bench (which doesn't convey a sense of a unique or decisive event), but there isn't a specific, impactful event or interaction that defines the scene.
• No Strong Narrative or Emotional Depth: Good street photography tells a story or evokes an emotion. This image is a static snapshot of two people eating, which doesn't convey a clear narrative or emotional connection. Their expressions are neutral, and their activity (eating) is mundane.
• Weak composition: The composition feels unbalanced. The main subjects are placed centrally, but there is a lot of empty space to the left with folded tables and benches that do not contribute to the narrative. The background is also cluttered with signs, graffiti, and other people, which distracts from the central figures without adding meaningful context. Simplifying the composition and focusing on a clear subject is often key to a strong photograph.
• Staged or posed appearance: The interaction between the two main subjects feels somewhat posed rather than a candid, spontaneous moment, which is a core element of traditional street photography.
• Middle Distance: The shot is taken from a "middle distance," which is often considered less effective in street photography. Shots that are either very close for intimacy or very far for context tend to be more intentional and engaging.
• Absence of Dynamic Gestures or Expressions: The subjects are not engaged in any particularly dynamic action or expressing strong emotions. Images with interesting gestures or expressions tend to be more compelling and engaging for the viewer.