Rue de Levis, Paris

Posted by
Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 3 February 2009 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

For the first 3 days of this month I'm posting some B&W street photos in response to the Aminus3 theme organised by Damon Shreiber http://electro.aminus3.com/ here's his request:

"I'd like you to spend 3 days posting your best street photography in black and white. Street photography is generally understood to include images taken (usually - though not necessarily - of people) in a candid public setting such as a sidewalk, often with a normal to wide angle lens.

So if you're interested, get out there and capture some decisive moments! If you are interested in participating, let me know through my contact link and I will add your name to the list when it's time."

This photo from the streets of Paris shows hot steamy food being sold in an open air street market in the Rue de Levis.

NIKON D40 1/640 second F/3.5 ISO 200 24 mm (35mm equiv.)

Like what you see here and are interested in photographic composition?.....the blog section of my website now has a complete set of 5 articles covering my personal approach to the subject: Ian Bramham Photography - Blog

For purchasing high quality archival prints of any of these photos you can send me an email by clicking here or by going to my website Ian Bramham - Fine Art Photography where prices are listed in the gallery sections under each individual photo.

Comments (18)

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

Such amazing light in this shot Ian. You've used it well, making everything seem like walking on air. Great shot.

3 Feb 2009 5:11am

Marie LC from Voiron, France

Very well ambiance.

3 Feb 2009 8:43am

Nathan Chan from Los Angeles, United States

I agree with the first commenter. How you captured the light is simply amazing!

3 Feb 2009 10:26am

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Wonderful tone and beautiful lighting... perfect capture of the mood!

3 Feb 2009 1:14pm

Cheryl from Texas, United States

beautiful light you've captured!! interesting street scene!!

3 Feb 2009 1:43pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Excellent work on this street shot. The steam is a great element.

3 Feb 2009 2:01pm

Paolo from Udine, Italy

amazing shot, it takes me back to my youth, now it'so hard to find street market like this

3 Feb 2009 3:18pm

Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany

What's all those fog? Quite an unusual shot on your blog for sure...

3 Feb 2009 4:26pm

Michael Paulison from United States

This shot is amazing. My favorite so far. The lighting in this is superb! The presentation also worked really well. REALLY nice!

3 Feb 2009 7:03pm

Rachel from Charleville-Mézières, France

Cadrage judicieux.
La lumière est superbement utilisée.
Belle prise de vue.

3 Feb 2009 7:09pm

Darhy from France

Nice smoke and light effects

3 Feb 2009 7:44pm

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

The luminosity is stupendous here and adds so well to the dramatic composition!

4 Feb 2009 5:18am

dan from Paris, France

J'apprécie votre vision parisienne !

4 Feb 2009 4:24pm

Marzia from ., Italy

superb light!

5 Feb 2009 4:15pm

613photo from United States

Like everyone else, I LOVE how the light comes into the room through the dust and smoke. Very nice capture, sir.

7 Feb 2009 12:14am

yz from Budapest, Hungary

great light

7 Feb 2009 10:40am

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

You have so many wonderful images posted --but I really like your night and street shots in b&w.

27 Feb 2009 9:11pm

Latitia from France

I lived here, you captured the street. Well done.

21 Jan 2010 5:33am

next day →

NIKON D40
1/640 second
F/3.5
ISO 200
24 mm (35mm equiv.)

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