Easter 2022 and some Street Photography

This past weekend, I was determined to take some time to get some street photography done. Saturday afternoon I was out on the street after a long time - took a walk through Stabroek, Regent Street, and Bourda / Robb Street. I was particularly looking for activities relating to kites but didn’t quite get the shots I wanted - not surprised either - I’m out of practice and rusty. No matter - I usually get at least one shot that I’m satisfied with and that gives me a bonus for the walk itself. It is good exercise, after all, and a way of practicing your photography regardless of what the outcome is. The experience in itself is usually worthwhile.

Monday I was out again on my bike to find some action in the streets. I passed through the Seawall Bandstand area, going east along the Seawall towards Kitty. The bandstand had a lot of activity, but I realized how difficult it is to find a good scene when too many people are around doing random things. I did a few shots and actually got a Venezuelan guy who posed for his photo with a Guyana-Venezuela kite.

The second shot that I knew would be a good one as soon as I reviewed it was one I took at the 1823 Monument. I had taken a few shots prior to the one I published. I wasn’t even sure I’d get it, but I already had an idea of what the photo should look like and what I got was close enough.

Afterwards, I took a ride further east on Rupert Craig Highway and decided to turn back and head to the National Park. There was nothing much there I found too interesting for photography so I just took a walk through and headed home.

Interesting how that bit of street photography ignited my passion for the activity, so I found myself taking photos today, and plan to keep on doing so once I can make the time for it.

I think the important thing for me right now is just to keep my camera handy and keep shooting, even if the shots are not exactly what I wanted.

Kite Flying at the 1823 Monument | Easter Monday 18th April, 2022