Bus Stop No. 34

Bus Stop No. 34

I’m not quite sure what to make of my street photography made with the E-PL1.  I love the “pen and a pancake” concept, and also love how it lets me get really close to the subjects, much closer than I do with the 85mm or 135mm lenses I use with a Nikon body.  But even though the lens I use in this kit is a fast f/1.7 prime, it doesn’t create the bokeh that has more or less been my signature look.  I like them, but I think I’m diluting my brand, so to speak.  Ultimately I suppose I shouldn’t worry about that and just take and publish stuff I like.

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  2. Eric Kim

    18 Jul 2010

    Close– but you gotta get closer! 😀 Get up in their faces like Bruce Gilden

  3. mark

    18 Jul 2010

    Hi Eric. Thanks for your comments, which I just noticed were caught in the spam catcher for some reason. Sorry about that. Thanks for stopping by and for for the feedback. I get as close as I dare. 🙂

  4. Timo

    21 Jul 2010

    Hi Mark!
    I have looked through your street photos you did with your E-PL1, and I really like them.
    The 20 mm force you to get nearer, but IMHO the end result profits from this fact, because you get a wider angle and you see more things/people in the picture.
    The downside of this short focal length is the missing bokeh due to the larger depth of field.
    However, as you have said yourself – don’t worry about any signature looks etc.! Do what you want, don’t limit yourself.
    After all – this should be fun, too. 😉

    Keep up the good work!

    Timo

  5. mark

    23 Jul 2010

    Hi Timo. Thanks for looking around and for the comment. I think you’re right. I’m going to keep using both cameras and mix it up.

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