I miss shooting in the rain. It’s been a while since I last walked around in heavy downpour, holding my umbrella on one hand and my camera on the other. I miss it so much that every time rained and I’m stuck in the office, I can’t help but think of all the bad weather shots I’m not shooting. And it frustrated me more that as I excitedly anticipate for the rain in the proceeding weekends, it just never came. Until last week… after a long time, I once again caught the devil’s luck.
It was Saturday late in the morning, and the rain was starting to pour heavily. I rushed to Orchard, excited about the prospect of shooting once again in the rain. But I knew that Saturday mornings were not ideal for street shooting because the people traffic is usually low at this time, much less when it’s raining. But why not just try my luck, right? Well, as luck would have it, I didn’t get any good shots. The rain eventually slowed down, and frustration struck me once again. I figured I’d eat lunch first, then try my luck again.
As I returned to Orchard after lunch, the rain was now a drizzle. Most people wasn’t even using their umbrellas… including me. So I thought, I’m walking for one round and I’m calling it a day. Then I saw this girl with an umbrella, walking briskly towards my direction. I went “that’s it!” I backed off quickly because I wanted to shoot her on a certain spot in between the shadows from the trees where I thought the soft light was perfect. I crouched down, waited until she was near enough, and clicked a few times. Right after my first click, she started to walk towards the side. I guess she noticed me. But it was ok, I already got my keeper.. the first click was perfect.
Later, looking at the shot, I noticed it bore a striking resemblance to another one of my favorite bad weather photograph I shot last year:
I’m not sure which one I like best. I love the details and drama you can see on the new shot, but I also love the strong contrast and mystery of the old one. What do you think?
I think I may refuse to make a choice. Obviously, both are keepers. My preferences are likely to vary with the day of the week.
Your penultimate sentence makes perfect sense.
I would say the new one is better :-). Like you said, I also like the details and drama :D…
I’m unaware of whether it gets as cold in Singapore as it does in New York but the biggest challenge here at the moment is being able to withstand the extreme coldness of walking on the streets with your camera. I have done it a bit but I can’t say the same about being out in the rain.
As for your photograph, I’m particularly fond of the first one.
in my opinion the first one is the best. I like the lightning and details as well.
that’s a tough decision – if I had to choose I would go for the new one. maybe it sounds a bit weird but I just love the detailed feet. anyway, top notch street shots!
very very nice blog
go on
thanks!!!
Hi Danny,
Great shot. But to be honest I like the older one better – the mystery and space for my imagination makes it for me.
I love your work
Michal
I absolutely love both. They both have very different moods. The top one is a bit more hopeful and light, I really like it a lot.
The bottom one is a bit more dark and moody, which is a whole different feeling. Both are excellent and express different feelings.
Excellent work!
Danny,
Beautiful street work. I am a new fan for sure. I will certainly be sending traffic your way.
Albert
Look nicely done. What kind of lens in this image?
Thanks
Dodi
The new one does it for me. I love it. With your pictures you achieve that I will go out in the rain now …
Thanks,
BJ
p.s. You have a very nice blog.
I still prefer the night rain. The colors in night rain are simply gorgeous. Anyway, good efforts!
The top/new one is one of my absolute favorite street photos, if not my favorite. I love the way her shoulders slope in contrast to her knees. Her form is elegant, beautiful, sexy, and mysterious. The lighting is great. Absolutely love it!
I can not take my eyes from the first picture, i’m impressed.
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