I've chosen Cabot Circus in Bristol and know from a previous visit there are no warning signs advising the taking of photographs is not permitted. Practicality prevails and so I have also taken with my my student card, a card detailing my rights as a photographer, and a mini moo card detailing by website.
My approach to taking images has been to not be to obvious, take a few images hand held and move on.
The reaction from shoppers was very interesting, people smiling, people attempting to avoid getting in the frame and one of acceptance. I acted confidently and not suspiciously.
I've taken with me a recently acquired 15mm fish eye lens which gives me a 180 degree field of view and will allow me to capture move of the architecture and people within the shopping centre and give a better feel of what the experience was like.
One of the features and problems with using an ultra wide angle lens is that whilst the lens can get everything in the resulting image is that the viewer is left far away. A golden rule to consider is get in really close, when you think you are too close take yet a another step forward. In this set of images I have been able to take advantage of interesting architecture and so the top of the frame is not followed with plain sky. I should add that this is my first time using a fish eye lens and the second day after receiving this as a second hand purchase.
Image 1
Can you see the pair of shoes in the bottom right corner? A mistake on my part in framing, with a 180 degree view inclusion you need to be aware of what is captured in the frame
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 6
Exercise Learning
1. When taking images in a private location be aware of what you are allowed to do but also be aware of your rights
2. Be confident but mindful of other people, respect their wishes if asked
3. With ultra wide angle lenses you need to fill the frame to make the whole image interesting. Of this set I feel image 6 is the best. Whilst the eye roams around the image it will focus on the man with the pink bag looking into the lens and but will also discover the 2 boys sitting on the steps also looking into lens
4. I found this enjoyable and interesting. People around me were mindful of me taking images and one lady not aware my lens captures 180 degrees held her husband back for fear of walking into the frame. It was very re-assurance that even in a busy place like a shopping centre that people had respect for others, especially one with a camera
5. Be prepared to be asked to stop taking images in a privately owned location. Try to remember how you might feel if someone points a camera in your direction
6. Have fun discovering elements to photograph
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