Via Vignettes – Page 2 – Street Photography by Brandon Jackson

Not Actually Police, I Think

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait December 3, 2023December 3, 2023No Comments

Paris 09 23 2023 14 — Sony A7rIII | Sony 35mm 1.8 | 1/320th | f 4.0 | iso 640

This capture taken during the 2023 Techno Parade in Paris is one of my favorites, but it didn’t start out that way. I grabbed this shot quickly and the subject was walking by. The “Police” text on her shirt initially caught my eye and I didn’t think more of it. Later, it turns out there was more to this shot than I realized. The subject has an interesting expression and seems to be in thought, far away from the surrounding scene. What really won me over for this shot was Richard Kavlar‘s liking of this image during a workshop in Paris. Makes me feel pretty good about it 🙂

Not Spooky at All

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait November 5, 2023November 5, 2023No Comments

Valencia Street 102823 08 — Sony A7rIII | Sony 35mm 1.8 | 1/800th | f 2.5 | iso 320

I’ll admit I didn’t quite see everything going on when I snapped this shot, but it turned out to be pretty interesting when I reviewed it later. I know nothing bad actually occurred here, but it does look like the man on the right should be looking the other way, as the figure on the left does seem to be giving the couple too much attention.

Tupac

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait October 31, 2023October 31, 2023No Comments

Barcelona Street 071123 021 — Sony A7rIII | Sony 35mm 1.8 lens | 1/200th | f1.8 | iso 640

I’m still struck by how much culture from the US bleeds over into Europe, even after being here for over a year. This Tupac T-Shirt wearer was captured in Barcelona during a recent visit.

Rainy Day in Spain

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait October 22, 2023No Comments

Salamanca Portugal X20 551 — Fujifilm X20 | 1/300th | f 3.2 | iso200

It was a rainy day during our visit to Salamanca, Spain back in 2019, but didn’t stop the locals (and the tourists) from getting out and about. Our visit to Salamanca was the trip that gave us the idea to move to Spain, so this town has a lot of meaning for us.

Dark City

by Brandon JacksonArchitecture, Shadows October 14, 2023October 14, 2023No Comments

Portugal X20 150 — Fuji X20 | 1/240th | f 2.8 | iso 640

A misty evening in Lisbon captured with a Fuji X20 camera back in 2019. This image shows how even a vibrant city like Lisbon can appear dark and foreboding if you catch it at just the right time.

Fiddlin’ Around

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait, Store Window October 10, 2023October 10, 2023No Comments

Valencia Street 092221 03 — Olympus E-PL3 | Lumix 20mm 1.7 | 1/1000th | f 1.7 | iso 200

This gentleman is a fixture here in Valencia often found near the Colon metro station. When I shot this back in 2021 during our initial visit to Valencia I had no idea that we would see him often after we moved here. His playing may not be “the best” but he has tons of character 🙂

Bad News?

by Brandon JacksonShadows, Steet Portrait October 4, 2023October 4, 2023No Comments

Paris 09 23 2023 05 — Sony A7rIII | Sony 35mm 1.8 | 1/250th | f 3.5 | iso 100

I’m guessing the received message was bad news, or perhaps this look is one of relief.

Walking this Way

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait September 29, 2023September 29, 2023No Comments

Paris 09 23 2023 13 — Sony A7rIII | Sony 35mm 1.8 lens | 1/320th | f 4.0 | iso 640

The Techno Parade (2023) was shaking the windows of the apartment where I was staying on an otherwise peaceful Saturday evening. I wasn’t sure what was going on, but I grabbed my camera and proceeded to find the source of the sounds. Just down the street, I found the Techno Parade making its way down Boulevard Voltaire. I spent the next forty-five minutes on the densely packed sidewalks and streets, capturing images of the crowd and participants.

Nighttime Stroll with M

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait September 18, 2023September 18, 2023No Comments

Valencia Street 111522 003 — Sony A7rIII | Sony 35mm 1.8 | 1/125th | f 1.8 | iso 1600

This mother and daughter (I’m assuming) stepped in front of us as we were walking back to our apartment here in Valencia. The light in this space illuminated this little girl and seems to have caught her attention in a way that tells you there’s a story we can’t quite see.

Lone Walker | Downtown Santa Fe

by Brandon JacksonSteet Portrait, Store Window September 14, 2023September 21, 2023No Comments

SantaFe Sat AM Walk 039 — Sony A7r II | Samyang 45mm 1.8 | 1/1600 | f 2.2 | iso 100

There was something about the expression on this lovely woman’s face that caught my eye on this morning in downtown Santa Fe. She seems so far away from the street where she stands.