Photography Street Photography 2

Question 1

Robert Frank's landmark book 'The Americans' (1958) was groundbreaking primarily because of its:

Accepted Answer

Raw, candid portrayal of American society with unconventional compositions

Answer

'The Americans' was revolutionary for its honest, often unflattering depiction of American life using a spontaneous, unpolished visual style that broke conventional rules.

Question 2

What shutter speed range is generally recommended to freeze typical pedestrian motion in street photography?

Accepted Answer

1/125 to 1/500 second

Answer

Shutter speeds of 1/125 to 1/500 second are fast enough to freeze normal walking or moderate movement without motion blur.

Question 3

What does 'working a scene' mean in street photography?

Accepted Answer

Staying in one location and photographing multiple moments as the scene evolves

Answer

Working a scene means staying at or returning to a promising location to capture different moments, changing light, and varied subjects over time.

Question 4

For rapidly changing lighting conditions on the street, which metering mode is generally most reliable?

Accepted Answer

Evaluative or matrix metering

Answer

Evaluative or matrix metering analyzes the entire frame to produce a balanced exposure, making it reliable when lighting conditions shift quickly.

Question 5

The 'Sunny 16 rule' is useful for street photographers because it:

Accepted Answer

Allows manual exposure settings in bright sunlight without checking a meter

Answer

The Sunny 16 rule states that in bright sun, correct exposure at f/16 uses a shutter speed equal to 1/ISO, letting photographers set manual exposure without a meter.

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