Another Sunday, another photography walk. This time, I embarked on a 5km journey along the bustling Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. For this walk, I decided to challenge myself with a 50mm lens, something I am not very proficient with. It was an exercise in patience and precision, and I hoped to capture something meaningful.
As I strolled through the vibrant streets, my eye caught a scene that I knew I had to photograph. A security guard was sitting on the steps, engrossed in his phone, while another man, leaning on a cane, seemed to be peering over his shoulder. The contrast between their postures and the stillness of the scene was striking.
I quickly snapped the photo, having already pre-focused and pre-set the exposure for such moments. It’s this kind of preparation that often leads to those serendipitous shots that define street photography. I felt lucky to have captured this image, which encapsulates the essence of the unpredictable nature of street scenes.
Looking at the photo later, I couldn’t help but wonder about the man with the cane. What was he doing? What was on his mind? These unanswered questions are what make street photography so compelling to me.
In the end, it was a lucky day and a lucky photo, perfectly summarizing the spontaneous beauty of street photography.