Black & White Sunday: Surreptitious Photography

This is not what I usually do when going around armed with a camera, but it happened twice or thrice that I unintentionally spied on people.

Surreptitious photography is challenging, but it may have its rewards like ending up with really candid shots, or it can have undesirable effects such as being beaten up or sewed.

Whether or not you’ll take me up on this challenge it’s at your own risk.

 

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This is Black & White Sunday photo challenge with the theme “surreptitious photography”. If you decide to join in, make sure to leave your pingbacks and links in the comment section. Slideshows with the compiled photos from participating bloggers can be seen here. Please, check out the list of forthcoming events and challenges on Scheduled challenges page.

 

 

 

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Click on the links bellow to see the contributing entries:

87 responses to “Black & White Sunday: Surreptitious Photography”

  1. Oh, I do like your bench shot. Very good, Paula.
    I do sometimes shoot people without asking or telling but it does depend on what country I’m in. Definitely not advised in France because of their privacy rules. And in Istanbul it was impossible as they all wanted to pose.
    Not sure if I’ve got anything I haven’t used before. Off to have a look!

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      1. Oh, yes very safe, but DS genius photography nonetheless 🙂

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    1. I find your comment very amusing 🙂 as I remember your street portraits from Istanbul, and as for French and their privacy, I managed to capture a portrait or two of a French couple in Portugal, but it was with their consent 😀 (I had to promise them never to put it on the Internet)

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  2. Liked!
    Good job and great edit … just be careful lol

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    1. 😀 Sometimes when I hold a camera I forget that I am only human 😀 Glad that you liked them.

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  3. I love the unselfconsciousness of such shots, and b&w suits them well. They’re such a contrast. The bench body is totally unrecognisable; the woman totally identifiable, with that lovely splash of red. And then there are dapples and sharpness. What a gathering.

    One of my Warsaw resolutions is to be less shy about such shots, while still being discreet and respectful. This is a good reminder. I have two colour photos I’ve been waiting to find a home for. If I can track them down, I’ll try b&w conversion.

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  4. The girl at the end is so pretty and artsy with her earrings, shirt, etc. – And sure wish I was the one on that bench and in that chill position – 😉☀️

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    1. I agree with you Yvette. That’s why my lens was instantly drawn to her 🙂

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  5. nice place to read a book. and, as Prior said – the girl is so pretty and artsy.
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/02/99-luftballons.html

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    1. I remembered Nena and 99 luftballons, even though you only came up with two 😀

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  6. Good morning to you, Paula! ❤

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    1. Thank you, sweetness, I hope the four of you had a great weekend. Klem

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  7. I can just picture you ‘snooping’, Paula 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day! I like ‘hot lips’ too but I’m more of a lazy bench type.
    Nice music!

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    1. Hot lips are Portuguese, or haven’t you recognised “azulejos” on the wall 😀

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      1. I can’t have been paying attention, Paula. I will return in a moment or two 🙂

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      2. She does look very Portuguese! 🙂 🙂

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    1. Thank you very much, Petrus. A very interesting portrait 🙂

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  8. Great photos, and a tantalizing theme, Paula. I especially like the bike by the tree.

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    1. And that soundtrack is just perfect 🙂

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      1. It is from Pink Panther :D. I am very glad that you pressed the play button, Tish. Thank you 🙂

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        1. Also wanted to say I think the slide shows of everyone’s entries are just lovely.

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          1. This means a lot, Tish. Thank you 🙂

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    2. It’s my favourite shot in this series too. I’m very glad, Tish. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  9. Appreciate your beautiful shots….!

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  10. I love the frozen moment in time of this type of photography but it does have its challenges. It’s easier if it’s tourist season somewhere when everyone has a camera up – then you don’t stand out so much and, who knows, you could be taking a shot of the building or scene behind your target 🙂

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  11. […] Paula’s black and white Sunday: Surreptitious photography […]

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  12. […] (Also linked to Black & White Sunday: Surreptitious photography) […]

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  13. Love your selection of frozen moments, Paula – here’s mine: https://suejudd.com/2016/02/14/silent-sunday-surreptitious/

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    1. Fabulous, Sue. Great illusion!

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      1. Many thanks, Paula….hall of mirrors!

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  14. […] Linked to Paula’s B&W Sunday […]

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  15. […] Paula said, Surreptitious photography is challenging, but it may have its rewards like ending up with […]

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  16. So many interesting photos- there is something about the candid photo when you do not know who is in the photo that makes it even more alluring. Here are mine- taken with a bit of guilt https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/02/14/black-white-sunday-surreptitious-photography/

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  17. […] b&w Sunday challenge this week usually goes against my practice, as it usually does against hers. She […]

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  18. It’s so cold out that anything taken today would be literally frozen moments. I love your black and white city pictures. They have a grittiness that reminds me of days long past.

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    1. Keep warm Marilyn.

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  19. […] Black & White Sunday: Surreptitious Photography […]

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    1. Hello Marilyn, I can’t see the post you linked to.

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    1. This link ISN’T working, but I put a new one in that IS working.

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  20. Interesting photos Paula. The last one looks like a model posing for you she is beautiful, such a classic face enhanced with the red lipstick.

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    1. Oh yes, she is a beauty with such delicate features. Thanks, Pauline.

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  21. […] (This post was written as a response to Paula’s Black & White Sunday prompt: surreptitious photography) […]

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  22. Love your shots Paula – especially the last one. I feel hesitant to take photos of strangers so I thought I would take one of my daughter: http://collinesblog.com/2016/02/15/a-little-relaxation/

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  23. This is what I do most of the time, but my last post was in colour. Bad timing. 🙂
    Love your 2nd one particularly.

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    1. Yeah, I would not mind seeing Big Dick again 😀

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      1. I’ve got so many of Mr Big scattered around my blog, I don’t know which one you want. Was it the original one?

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        1. I was impressed with the one mentioning the involvement with Kylie 😀 😉

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            1. This shirt in a different shot 😀

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            1. Thank you, kindly Draco. I only enter links to participants now.

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              1. No problem at all. That must make life a bit easier for you.

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  24. I love that last shot. I always like photos of beautiful women.

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  25. I know this isn’t what you usually do, but you managed a fantastic gallery without getting beaten up! 😀 The last one is my favourite too.

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    1. Hey Lady 🙂 I missed seeing you (not your fault). I will catch up though I am still slow on my feet. Thanks, Madhu 🙂

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  26. Cannot get the pingback to work. They seem to be working elsewhere, but I can’t get it right here. So here is the actual link. Presumably this should work!

    SURREPTITIOUS PHOTOGRAPHY – NIGHT IN THE CITY

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    1. This one Is WORKING. No idea why the other one isn’t.

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  27. I’m ok with surreptitious shots. But I’m just not comfortable with making eye contact and shooting. Great images, Paula.

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  28. It will come as no surprise Paula that the bicycle photo is my top pick. As extroverted as I am I feel uncomfortable taking photos of people without speaking to them first. Just who I am I suppose. Yours are beautiful.

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    1. I like the same photo, Sue, but for different reasons :D. I just think it is the best and moodiest in this series. Thank you, honey.

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  29. All great. Each with a different mood. The third image is especially striking.

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    1. That’s because she is a knock-out 🙂

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      1. ….and because you are a FABULOUS photographer‼️

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  30. […] post was inspired by Paula’s Black & White Sunday Challenge: ‘surreptitious photography’. It is a fascinating theme. The role of surreptitious photographer is something I rather relish, […]

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  31. Here are my surreptitious shots, Paula: http://wp.me/pKVAM-1K5

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    1. Wenlock looks amazing in black and white too 🙂 Thank you, Tish.

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    2. P.S. I am glad you like the idea of slideshows, Tish. Believe me it is an honour to have your entries displayed 🙂

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  32. Lovely shots. The second one sums up the fun of reading outdoors 🙂

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  33. Great shots Paulinha. Remember Antonioni’s movie “Blow-up”? All about surreptitious…ness.

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    1. Oh, I like Antonioni a lot, one of my favourite classics.

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      1. N’est-ce pas? Je l’ai revu il y a un an ou deux. fabuleux. 😉

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  34. I’m drawn to that bike in the forest.

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    1. 🙂 Like me, only I don’t ride a bike 😀 Many people were attracted to “hot lips”, but you picked my favourite photo in the series, so it must be good 😉 Have a great Sunday, Allan!

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