Street Photography - The Master (Fan Ho) and the Apprentice (DigitalRev)

My readers know I am The Wildlife Ho-tographer but also do a little travel photography now and then. Recently, I came across the works of Fan Ho (no relation to me), an exceptional 'street' photographer with a keen eye on composition and a master of light. Mr. Ho is in his 80s now and his photos deal mostly with street scenes from 'old' Hong Kong. 

Ted Forbes from The Art Of Photography put together the video below and analyzed the photos and composition of Ho's work through the decades. You can also see a tongue-and-cheek video from DigitalRev on street photography, expectation vs reality. Take a look at my other post on how to do street photography with an inexpensive camera.

A Photographer's Guide To Hong Kong

Hong Kong Victoria Harbor by night

My readers know me as a wildlife photographer but in addition to wildlife photography, I also do a little travel photography around the globe. For those who travel to Asia, Hong Kong is a must see place for shopping and street photography.

One of the best street photographers I know is Fan Ho (no relation to me). Take a look at the video below from DigitalRev.com  They have a list of must-see, must-photograph locations for those visiting this former British colony.

What Type Of Photographer Are You?

The gang at DigitalRev put out the video below to parody the types of photographers we may encounter while on an outing. My readers know I am a wildlife photographer. You can see my equipment bag and my works at MichaelDanielHo.com

Master Street Photographer of Hong Kong

My readers know I am a wildlife photographer but also do a little travel photography now and then. Recently, I came across the works of Fan Ho (not related to me), an exceptional 'street' photographer with a keen eye on composition and a master of light. Mr. Ho is in his 80s now and his photos deal mostly with street scenes from 'old' Hong Kong. 

Ted Forbes from The Art Of Photography put together the video below and analyzed the photos and composition of Ho's work through the decades.

DigitalRev has put out a video comparing old photos of Hong Kong with the present day look. Film vs Digital photography, if you will.

Street Photography With An Inexpensive Camera

I have been a wildlife photographer using Canon equipment for 25 years. My camera/lens combo (if restricted to one) of choice is the EOS-1D X camera and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens for street / travel photography. For wildlife photography, it is either the EOS-7D Mk II or EOS-1D X camera and EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens.

Fortunately, in most cases, I am not restricted to one camera and lens combo. You can see my equipment bag and read my recommendation on which Canon lens and camera to buy. In the wildlife photography world, the three most important components, in my opinion, are in the following order : luck, skill and experience, quality of equipment. Luck can be enhanced by increasing the number of wildlife trips one goes on.

In the videos below, fashion photographer Lara Jade, Agence France-Presse photojournalist, Alex Ogle, fine art photographer Harold de Puymorin, professional photographer Gary Tyson and Kai from DigitaRev went out on the streets of Hong Kong to see what 'toy' and inexpensive cameras can do in the hands of those who know the art of photography. If you are into street photography, one of the best is Fan Ho (no relation to me). Take a look at this post.

The Master Street Photographer - Fan Ho

My readers know I am a wildlife photographer but also do a little travel photography now and then. Recently, I came across the works of Fan Ho (not related to me), an exceptional 'street' photographer with a keen eye on composition and a master of light. Mr. Ho is in his 80s now and his photos deal mostly with street scenes from 'old' Hong Kong. 

Ted Forbes from The Art Of Photography put together the video below and analyzed the photos and composition of Ho's work through the decades. The last video is a presentation given by Ho to discuss his works. It is a bit long but well worth the while to take a look and learn from the Master.

   

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