Jakub Szymański Thank you. Yeap there is a bit vignetting added in the post. I also used Classic Chrome film simulation and reduced a bit saturation.
ponzu The photo has a nice reduced color palette thanks to a rainy day and the dark materials of the building. It would have been fun to add a bright color spot. The most likely color spot: an umbrella or a bright raincoat. You say you did not think long before pressing the shutter. It is good to have good reaction and a quick finger. The photo that you took on an instinctive level should have shown to you the potential of this location and this framing. As the street photographer Valerie Jardin says, once you found a great frame in the street, wait for someone to walk into it, but don't settle for the first person who walks in. Wait for someone great looking who will let you make the best of your frame. Also, if you had the time to think about the possibilities of this shot, you would have taken the next one a moment sooner so that the umbrella would cover the unsightly white stain or chalk mark on the wall. Currently, it is "growing" like wart on the umbrella, and once I see it, I cannot unsee it. I would suggest editing it out, but that's not something people usually do in street photography. Finally, I am very impressed with the look and feel from your Fujifilm XT1. I wonder how much you had to process it, or did the camera come up with this look all by itself. Fujifilm X cameras are emerging as the favorite street photography cameras for many professionals and enthusiasts. You are in good company: fujifilm-x.com/us/photographer...
Jakub Szymański First of all - thank you for your comment. It is really nice to read something like this. Returning to the frame. I was concentrate on building when the girl showed up. I waited a while for another person but not bright.. rather more and more sad. This photo isn't for me as sad as it could be. ;) It would be better if I chose a longer time and show snow. But as you problably know sometimes there is no time for that. I took this during my lunch brake.
Many thanks for presenting me Valierie Jardin and her technique. I'm digging in photography again and this time I want to be serious so every constrictive comment or reference is appreciated.
As for camera. I'm delighted with it. First time I bought camera I really want to own. It's really important to like your camera even it isn't the best camera in the world but since you like it you will have it always near. :)
ponzu I am glad you find my comments useful. I was not sure whether my idea to contrast a bright spot with the dark surroundings is a good idea. I just wrote it to see if it makes any sense. Yes, it is very important to love your gear. What I hear from the people who shoot with Fujifilm X cameras is that they love them. I feel jealous. I personally love shooting with an iPhone almost all of the time. I am often frustrated with both my Sony and my Canon. I don't know if I could afford to switch into a fourth system, such as Fujifilm X. Maybe if I rent it for a weekend one day and fall in love and am not able to resist.
And Valerie Jardin is a "she".
Jakub Szymański "And Valerie Jardin is a "she"." What a embarrassment. How can I reply.. "sorry for my English" :P Okay let's leave it. I sold my whole, dusted, Canon stuff and bought used camera so maybe this is an option for you. Yes, try it before. Although it was love at first sight I had a few days to check camera.
jazzie Great moment! It is all grey-in-grey, which gives the pic quite a sad atmosphere which you even reinforced by applying a vignette (?). But if the umbrella was red or so it might be too stereotyped anyway :) I like it as it is!