Streets Ahead – Fourteenth Edition
Welcome to the fourteenth edition of Streets Ahead, a weekly column dedicated to women mobile street photographers.
Each week we have a curator review all of the work submitted to our Flickr group, and present a few of their favorite shots along with some thoughtful commentary about the technique, composition, subject matter, and a short description of why they thought each photo was special. We also present a sampling of all the work submitted in a showcase video.
We select all the images for the column from the Streets Ahead Flickr group. To be considered for next week, please submit your best shots here. We also have a Facebook Streets Ahead group where we share information and have discussions (who, what, when, where, why, and how) about Street Photography.
Your enthusiasm and support for this collective has been tremendous. If you are a woman street photographer please join our growing community!
“Friday Afternoon, Part 3” – by Cecily Caceu
I really admire Cecily’s perspective in this photograph. I feel as though I am walking right alongside this group of men, trying to keep up with their fast pace and conversation. I think her processing and filter choices perfectly compliment their attire… which suggests a step backwards in time. However, when we pay closer attention to the details, we will notice the modern cars whizzing by in the city streets… and for me, this adds a subtle dose of curiosity and confusion to the visual journey. Very nicely seen and captured, Cecily!!
“Cityrail Prophet” – by Chantale Roxanas
I just learned of Chantale Roxanas work this week from our Flickr Group… and boy, am I happy I did! Her black & white Hipstamatic street shots are simple, clean and full of character and story. With this photograph, Chantale definitely saw a perfect composition of juxtapositions, light contrast,and textures. And even though I’m curious about why the man is standing there, holding his head… my eyes can’t help but wander over to the woman who is sitting and texting in the darkness. For me the visual impact of this photograph is that the woman is sending out messages… while the man is standing there receiving them. Such a brilliantly seen and captured moment!
“Ling Goh on the Tube” – by Frederique Bellec
I think this photograph has a simple yet elegant feel to it, complete with with clean spatial division and tones. Initially, my attention was focused on Ling Goh’s beauty and costume. However, the more I studied her face, the more my eyes became curious about what she was gazing upon… and it was at this point I became aware of the advertisement reflection in the window. I immediately felt a surge of sadness for Ling. What thoughts and impressions were floating through her mind as she gazed upon these two Italian lovers?
“Remember” – by Olga Kasatkina
The ratio that Olga chose for this photograph is absolutely perfect! Not only does it compliment the overall composition, but it also creates tremendous empty space in the foreground, which I think punctuates the loneliness we feel for this woman. I also am struck by the rhythmic pattern of vertical lines that stretch across the entire picture… I think they beautifully separate the fast movement we see in the background with the static stillness we experience in the foreground. Beautifully seen and processed, Olga!
“Peek A Boo”- – by Tracey Renehan
I think Tracey’s Street Photography is truly some of the finest in the Mobile Photography community… and this photograph is another shining example of her work. All the visual elements work so beautifully together. But the best part of this photograph for me, is her point of view. Tracey clearly walked right up to this man and snapped this as he happened to be looking around the building And how perfect that this young woman was in his visual path, walking away! For me, this is a gorgeous example of getting “up close” and personal with your subject… beautiful work, Tracey!
Streets Ahead Showcase
JQ Gaines
JQ's background is in painting and printmaking at the Pratt Institute, she also owned and operated a Books Arts & Textiles Studio in NYC. Three years ago JQ discovered mobile photography and her work has been exhibited in a number of exhibitions around the world.
10 Comments
norma phoenix
what a great showcase some fantastic work there. Love the fact its all women street photography in such a male dominated genre. Look forward to seeing more.
Veevs
Ditto! Wonderful showcase from all the girlies! Thank you for featuring one of mine <3
Tracey Renehan
Excellent showcase! JQ thank you for your kind comments. I’d been shooting him approaching and moved away from the wall because I realized he needed it for balance. Luckily I turned back and saw him peeking around the corner. It wasn’t until later I realized what he was peeking at. Congrats to all!!
lee atwell
love reading your process in your photo, Tracey – capturing the unexpected! 🙂
Vicki Oseland
I’m very honored to be included is this week’s showcase along with the work of so many talented women. Thank you so much!
Stef LP
Such insightful commentaries on these photos. I appreciate how u invite us to see what we may have overlooked as well as appreciate it as well.
Brava to all.
Jeanette
Wonderful selection!! …congratulations Tracey!
lee atwell
beautiful evocative images from the street and wonderful commentaries on the photos, JQ! the film is such a special way to view the images… thank you for creating it, Joanne! thank you for including one of my images, too – very honored!
Grace Brignolle
Great selection, honored and thankful !!!
Olga Kasatkina
Just watched this showcase and was pleasantly surprised with the attention to my picture. Thank you JQ for curating these showcases, for deep understanding and subtle analysis of the images, and for the kind words in the comments!