"Uncle Scam" Street Photo

oddity · January 28, 2009

I haven't done too much street photography before, but I love the idea.
I live in a boring suburb, and I don't get to actual cities too much... so I don't get the opportunity that often. But when I do-- ohh boy

Protester photography has always been one of my favourite types of street photos as well. I admire the protester spirit (even if I don't always admire what they're protesting)

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So this kindly gentleman is "Uncle Scam"
He was in Harvard Square in Boston, Massachusetts, protesting America's various wars. He had apparently been there for 7 years. Gotta admire the persistence

He sang songs and chatted with anyone that approached him.

As I am new to this, any comments, suggestions, or ways to improve whatsoever would be greatly appreciated

Tim Kamppinen · January 28, 2009

Is the microphone clipped to his beard? That's funny. Anyway, I like the perspective and the highlights from the sun, and it's an interesting subject. I think a major improvement would be if you could read his sign behind him. I'm guessing that would make the shot self-explanatory to a degree which would make it work better in my opinion. Perhaps if you have a different shot where the sign isn't blown out, you could paste it into this shot? Just an idea.

JAG · January 28, 2009

The sign is distracting...but everything else looks great!

oddity · January 29, 2009

Thank you

I agree..
I did the best I could with that sign... but no hope in salvaging it, in this image at least :P

The sun was very low and intense... I had to squint when I walked in its direction

Gave the camera problems too... but at the same time, it was very cool light to shoot in.

And yes!
The microphone is indeed strapped to his beard

"Uncle Scam" Street Photo

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