The definition of street photography is varies widely but most people would agree that it involves candid shots taken in public places. But nobody said it had to include people! Here’s 30 amazing street photographs featuring dogs that show man’s best friend in the best possible light. Hit the jump for all the pics!
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Mistaken Identity: The Street Photograph That Wasn’t And Why It Matters
121Clicks.com recently published their list of the top 35 color street photographs of the season and it’s a beautiful cross section of the street photography community. But one image stands out for not being a street photograph at all. Oguz Ozkan’s fantastical pool shot was created in Photoshop to lampoon the idea of staged images in street photography and appears to be included in the list by mistake. If nobody can tell if an image is staged or candid does it really matter? Hit the jump for more info.
Flickr Find: The Swimmer By Dan_W8
Strong geometric shapes frame the swimming pool and the odd angle of its lone inhabitant is mirrored by the discarded paddle board. Closer examination reveals a prosthetic leg waiting in the shadows and the story plays out with a whimsical sense of discovery in Dan_W8’s brilliantly simple image. Hit the jump for more.
Flickr iPad App Finally Released And It’s Not Horrible
It’s been four and a half years since the release of the original iPad and there is finally a native Flickr iPad app! The new app looks great and is optimized for retina displays but misses the boat with no ability to participate in discussions. Hit the jump for all the details.
APF Magazine Flickr Group Launched
The APF Magazine has launched a new curated Flickr group that features street photography by emerging young talent posting and celebrated professionals alike. Four excellent images will be selected each month from the new flickr group and their existing Facebook group and will be promoted on their external website. Hit the jump for more details.