Admiring Light
Menu
  • Home
  • Review Index
  • Shop Talk
  • Technique and Vision
  • Opinion
  • Portfolio
  • Site Index
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
Menu

15 Minute Street Shooting

Posted on March 4, 2013March 4, 2013 by Jordan Steele

I had a meeting downtown just after lunch today, so I shortened my eating time by about 15 minutes to allow that time on my lunch break for shooting.  I parked where my meeting was and then walked around just in the 2-3 block area right around for a little while, grabbing only my Fuji X-E1 with 18-55mm f/2.8-4.  I knew given the mid-day sun that colors were going to be washed out, and so shot with the intention of black and white processing (and, in fact, shot RAW+JPEG in black and white to see a close preview of the final image as I was shooting).

It felt good to do some nice urban shooting, and I think I got a fair few decent shots.  I always try to find at least a few minutes each day to take some photographs, and sometimes they come out OK, and sometimes they’re duds, but at least I’m out shooting.  I was pretty pleased with today’s haul.

Most of these are processed in Silver Efex Pro 2, but the second and fifth are out of camera JPEG.  What astounded me in this shoot is the incredible dynamic range on the X-E1.  In all these images, even if I processed them to deepen shadows, I was able to keep detail in all areas even when there’s direct sunlight next to deep shadow.  Especially amazed at the second shot, “Riding Columbus,” which was shot into the sun (the sun was just above the frame), and yet still kept detail in the sky and in the deep shade of the bike shelter.

One Way - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
One Way – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Riding Columbus - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Riding Columbus – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
No Escape - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
No Escape – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Black and White - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Black and White – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Walking - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Walking – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
30 Spring - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
30 Spring – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Out of Reach - Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Out of Reach – Fujifilm X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 thoughts on “15 Minute Street Shooting”

  1. Wolfgang Lonien says:
    March 5, 2013 at 12:03 am

    Wonderful! I’m so waiting for 15 minutes like these…

    Reply
  2. Thomas says:
    April 2, 2016 at 2:20 am

    Great eye, Only one shot where the automobiles defiled the symmetry. The first shot looks like a 4×5 shot, grain wise, all with that cute little kit lens 18-55. Nice to look at Street shots from someone who understands how to read light.

    Reply
  3. Thomas says:
    April 2, 2016 at 2:23 am

    Shots 1,2,and 3 are all super fine low noise. Do you think you could tell any difference today if you used the 16-55 “pro” lens over the 18-55?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Me:

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on RSSFollow Us on Instagram

Most Popular Posts

  • "Full Frame Equivalence" and Why It Doesn't Matter (286)
  • Fuji X-Pro 2 vs. Sony A7 II: Noise Comparison (70)
  • Fuji 56mm f/1.2 vs. Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 Nocticron (63)
  • Review: Metabones Speed Booster (Canon FD to Fuji X) (56)
  • Review: Olympus OM-D E-M5 (48)

Recent Comments

  • Ali on Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
  • Mr Mark Dell on Review: Fujifilm XF10
  • Bob Dumon on Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 vs Fujinon 14mm f/2.8 R
  • Bob Dumon on Review: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR
  • Jordan Steele on Review: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR

Archives

©2022 Admiring Light | Theme by SuperbThemes
We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. You may consent to the use of cookies or opt out. Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

SAVE & ACCEPT