this was my first trip to Miami. i had a blast going on the trip and the weather was much better than what we were having in GA at the time.

I really tried to take a stab at street photography here (been stuck doing paid work so much that i haven't had much time to really get back to my original roots which was shooting for fun), i mounted my new sigma 50 1.4 and really tried to capture some interesting elements of Miami as i saw it.

many of these shots i wanted them to have an old school photo journalistic feel to them which is why they have an older appearance or are converted to B&W with slight light leaks added in. there really are some strange characters but it looks like if you are going to be homeless then Miami is one of the better cities to do setup camp with the warmer weather.

here are a few of my favorite images from the set and a link to the set over on flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelb...7629493628495/


1. Plane ride over


DSC_9308 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

2. Taxi drivers are crazy here


DSC_9326 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

3. The Metro system


DSC_9354 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

4. Some random guy on a scooter. loved the sun behind him.


DSC_9369 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

5.


DSC_9398 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

6.


DSC_9404 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

7. This old guy started walking across when the light turned green, notice how its yellow and hes still not half way across. >_>


DSC_9406 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

8. This guy appeared to either be a celebrity or recording a commercial. he had a crew around him recording and directing him the whole time.


DSC_9457 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

9. the obligatory S.O. shot


DSC_9461LL by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

10. a nice couple riding along the beach side


DSC_9494 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

11. someone stole this persons seat (or they took their seat with them to prevent theft)


DSC_9499 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

12. Nice old well to do couple enjoying the morning


DSC_9501 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

13. i really liked the way this car just sat in front of this older building. it really helped set the mood for the picture.


DSC_9505 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

14. he looks so sad


DSC_9511 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

15. this one is sad because it shows how desensitized people are and just walk right on by


DSC_9513 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

16. starting to get into some night shots


DSC_9617 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

17. wide open 1.4 lets me use a lower ISO i love it.


DSC_9620 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

18.


DSC_9625 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

19. this was right by my room, i could open my blinds and get the same view, needles to say we didnt get much sleep >_>


DSC_9627 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

20. these next 2 i felt terrible, i wanted to help this lady out but had no cash and no food to offer.


DSC_9632 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

21.


DSC_9633 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

22. this guy was nuts with his ventriloquism walking down the street yapping about something.


DSC_9636 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

23. good ole miami vice surprisingly they are a lot nicer than i expected.


DSC_9640 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

24. these 2 just stoppd at the steps to play the guitar, werent even collecting any money


DSC_9649 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

25. this guy was wacky, just riding his bike anywhere he wanted to


DSC_9652 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

26. not sure why i grabbed this one, hes probably not homeless but he definitely looked more on the seasoned side


DSC_9654 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

27. women women everywhere in Miami


DSC_9641 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr