What would be the life expectancy

chilloutbuddy · 14th October 2008, 3:35 PM

... of this guy in Australia?

Deckham · 14th October 2008, 3:51 PM

2:22 -

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I have no ethics

Wonderful imagery. I fear, though, that that kind of spontaneous street imagery is left to the realm of those, like Bruce, who have very thin ethics (as well as a few other things).

I don't think it would be any less safe doing it here. Whether one is prepared for the inevitable repercussions, though...

Squeezer · 14th October 2008, 3:56 PM

I'd imagine he would get more of a negative reaction from Aussies. New yorkers are probably more use to intrusiveness living so close to each other

Overboardkiller · 14th October 2008, 4:01 PM

Most of the shots are older people as i think the young ones would move out the way when someone is trying to shot.

Arch-Angel · 14th October 2008, 4:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Overboardkiller

Most of the shots are older people as i think the young ones would move out the way when someone is trying to shot.

I think he preys on the elderly - they're less likely to fight back.
I'd like to see him that his type of photography to the 'hood...

Last image he ever takes will look something like:

Now THAT's a 'magnum' photograph...

onrelas · 14th October 2008, 4:29 PM

haha.
I do think though that over the years he has figured out which people will give him the most grief and has learnt to keep out of their way.
I found that video quite interesting actually how he uses an external light meter, and his use of flash with rangefinder and and a large DOF. I like alot of his angles, he rarely seems to be above eye level.
His images are interesting in a way, but nothing amazing. Definately not up there with the greats.
He looks kinda creepy too...

Dropbear · 14th October 2008, 4:39 PM

his 'get in your face' shooting style wouldn't win him any points here...

I'm not sure it's neccessary to lunge at people when you're shooting at them unless you're trying to get a defensive reaction from them.

two40 · 14th October 2008, 4:54 PM

had this video bookmarked for months (from some blog post) before i actually saw it last week. i didn't know what to make of him. a bit too in your face for my liking and i wouldn't be surprised or upset if he got his gear smashed on a regular basis. only in NY would they put up with something like this.

onrelas · 14th October 2008, 4:56 PM

It could almost be considered a form of assault wouldnt it? I was given the impression that you dont technically need to touch anyone to assault them, just an agressive motion is enough.
Im probably wrong though.

brasher · 14th October 2008, 4:58 PM

In Sydney that enough to cop a scissor kick to the head mate!

doigal · 14th October 2008, 5:28 PM

love the results, just not sure that the methods are to be assioated with long term survival!

At about 2.48 you can hear him give someone a lot of shit for not liking their photo taken.

azz · 14th October 2008, 5:30 PM

Now that is the kind of guy I would like to go shooting for a day with.

Sure it's questionable, possibly aggressive, but he knows what he is looking for. Good to see someone interacting with the street, for better or worse.

"Don't smile, keep walking"

That's how I feel sometimes when people stop to avoid walking through my frame...even though I want to be ignored!

Deckham · 14th October 2008, 5:31 PM

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That's how I feel sometimes when people stop to avoid walking through my frame...even though I want to be ignored!

hahaha - same

The amount of times I've said 'please walk through my shot!' I think they may think I'm being sarcastic...

azz · 14th October 2008, 5:36 PM

Spyro, I think you will like this guy:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IOEAlBpSo&feature=user

bugeyes · 14th October 2008, 5:49 PM

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Originally Posted by azz

Spyro, I think you will like this guy:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IOEAlBpSo&feature=user

Joe Wigfall's style is better (IMO) candid FTW

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onrelas Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,205	haha. I do think though that over the years he has figured out which people will give him the most grief and has learnt to keep out of their way. I found that video quite interesting actually how he uses an external light meter, and his use of flash with rangefinder and and a large DOF. I like alot of his angles, he rarely seems to be above eye level. His images are interesting in a way, but nothing amazing. Definately not up there with the greats. He looks kinda creepy too... __________________ __Yet another Photo Blog__ \| The OCAU 'film is not dead' club member#001 \|

14th October 2008, 4:39 PM	#7
Dropbear Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 8,942	his 'get in your face' shooting style wouldn't win him any points here... I'm not sure it's neccessary to lunge at people when you're shooting at them unless you're trying to get a defensive reaction from them. __________________ 500Px \| Model Mayhem \| Flickr \| DeviantArt

14th October 2008, 4:54 PM	#8
two40 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,194	had this video bookmarked for months (from some blog post) before i actually saw it last week. i didn't know what to make of him. a bit too in your face for my liking and i wouldn't be surprised or upset if he got his gear smashed on a regular basis. only in NY would they put up with something like this. __________________ clock \| photo \| flickr \| book

14th October 2008, 4:01 PM	#4
Overboardkiller Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penrith, NSW Posts: 305	Most of the shots are older people as i think the young ones would move out the way when someone is trying to shot.

14th October 2008, 4:56 PM	#9
onrelas Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,205	It could almost be considered a form of assault wouldnt it? I was given the impression that you dont technically need to touch anyone to assault them, just an agressive motion is enough. Im probably wrong though. __________________ __Yet another Photo Blog__ \| The OCAU 'film is not dead' club member#001 \|

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brasher Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 828	In Sydney that enough to cop a scissor kick to the head mate! __________________ This is the spot where you say what awesome stuff is in your computer or your camera gear that no one cares about. While you are here, plug your website too!

14th October 2008, 5:28 PM	#11
doigal Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augsburg, Germany Posts: 2,789	love the results, just not sure that the methods are to be assioated with long term survival! At about 2.48 you can hear him give someone a lot of shit for not liking their photo taken. __________________ \| The OCAU 'film is not dead' club member#020 \| Flickr Album \| Redbubble Prints

14th October 2008, 5:30 PM	#12
azz (Taking a Break) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heidelberg, Melbourne Posts: 3,809	Now that is the kind of guy I would like to go shooting for a day with. Sure it's questionable, possibly aggressive, but he knows what he is looking for. Good to see someone interacting with the street, for better or worse. "Don't smile, keep walking" That's how I feel sometimes when people stop to avoid walking through my frame...even though I want to be ignored!

14th October 2008, 5:36 PM	#14
azz (Taking a Break) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heidelberg, Melbourne Posts: 3,809	Spyro, I think you will like this guy: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IOEAlBpSo&feature=user