Abstract in harsh and reality in soft light?

I could never get down with it. I like turning the focus ring and managing my focus. I think its superior for street photography. It’s why snap focus on the GR is great. I usually start off of 2 meters at 28mm since that’s about my height. I envision myself laying down on the ground in front of me and that’s about 2 meters. I’m usually around 3 meters for a 35mm.

Wherever you’re at, has it’s own feeling and charm. We should be photographing the strengths of that location. Not photographing like we see others doing in completely different locations. For example, I live in a beach town. The culture here are water sports, the beach, dogs and Lululemon. Just of the top of my head, of course there’s more than that. It would be odd for me to take photos like I’m in New York because there are no tall buildings covering the shadowy, busy streets with lighting bursting through the skyscrapers. Embrace the palm trees and sunshine.