Mmmm, I just love all those Dutch vowels.
While three long-term projects are still in the planning phases, I am trying to make sure I don't get rusty, and I am challenging myself to try street photography. The light, shadows, textures, character and mystery of it when done well, by people like Scott Strazzante and the SPF series for the Chicago Tribune, really intrigues me. I have been realizing lately that, while many people in the U.S. whom I photographed before were skeptical of having their picture taken, Dutch people are equally suspicious, but much more openly stare at you if your camera is aloft. Groningen is no Chicago, and the streets can be just vacant enough that attempts to blend in are not perfectly seamless. I have to relearn how to be inconspicuous and accept that I am not suspicious. I promise, Dutch people!
While three long-term projects are still in the planning phases, I am trying to make sure I don't get rusty, and I am challenging myself to try street photography. The light, shadows, textures, character and mystery of it when done well, by people like Scott Strazzante and the SPF series for the Chicago Tribune, really intrigues me. I have been realizing lately that, while many people in the U.S. whom I photographed before were skeptical of having their picture taken, Dutch people are equally suspicious, but much more openly stare at you if your camera is aloft. Groningen is no Chicago, and the streets can be just vacant enough that attempts to blend in are not perfectly seamless. I have to relearn how to be inconspicuous and accept that I am not suspicious. I promise, Dutch people!
