Street and Urban Photography

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What is the primary focus of street photography?

  1. Capturing candid moments of everyday life in public spaces

  2. Documenting historical events and landmarks

  3. Creating staged and posed portraits

  4. Taking abstract and conceptual images


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Street photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing candid moments of everyday life in public spaces.

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in street photography?

  1. Using a wide-angle lens to capture a broad perspective

  2. Shooting from the hip without looking through the viewfinder

  3. Using a tripod to stabilize the camera

  4. Waiting patiently for the perfect moment to capture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Street photography is often shot handheld and without the use of a tripod, as this allows the photographer to be more mobile and responsive to the changing environment.

What is the term used to describe the practice of taking photographs of strangers in public without their knowledge or consent?

  1. Candid photography

  2. Paparazzi photography

  3. Guerrilla photography

  4. Street photography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Candid photography is the practice of taking photographs of people in public without their knowledge or consent.

Which of the following photographers is known for his iconic street photography of New York City in the 1950s and 1960s?

  1. Henri Cartier-Bresson

  2. Robert Frank

  3. Diane Arbus

  4. Garry Winogrand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garry Winogrand was an American street photographer known for his iconic black-and-white images of New York City in the 1950s and 1960s.

What is the term used to describe a series of photographs that are linked together by a common theme or narrative?

  1. Photo essay

  2. Portfolio

  3. Album

  4. Collection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A photo essay is a series of photographs that are linked together by a common theme or narrative.

Which of the following is NOT a common subject matter for street photography?

  1. People

  2. Architecture

  3. Nature

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Street photography typically focuses on human activity and the built environment, rather than nature.

What is the term used to describe a photograph that captures a decisive moment?

  1. Candid shot

  2. Action shot

  3. Decisive moment

  4. Peak moment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The decisive moment is a term coined by Henri Cartier-Bresson to describe a photograph that captures a fleeting moment of significance.

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical consideration in street photography?

  1. Respecting the privacy of subjects

  2. Avoiding taking photographs of people without their consent

  3. Using photo editing software to enhance or manipulate images

  4. Cropping or framing images to exclude unwanted elements


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Photo editing software should be used sparingly and ethically in street photography, as the goal is to capture and present reality as it is.

What is the term used to describe a photograph that is taken from a high vantage point, looking down on the subject?

  1. Bird's-eye view

  2. 俯瞰

  3. Aerial view

  4. Top-down view


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bird's-eye view is a photograph that is taken from a high vantage point, looking down on the subject.

Which of the following is NOT a common composition technique used in street photography?

  1. Leading lines

  2. Rule of thirds

  3. Symmetry

  4. Golden ratio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Symmetry is not a common composition technique used in street photography, as it can be too static and predictable.

What is the term used to describe a photograph that captures a moment of humor or irony?

  1. Candid shot

  2. Humorous shot

  3. Ironic shot

  4. Satirical shot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A humorous shot is a photograph that captures a moment of humor or irony.

Which of the following is NOT a common post-processing technique used in street photography?

  1. Cropping and framing

  2. Adjusting exposure and contrast

  3. Converting to black and white

  4. Adding filters and effects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adding filters and effects is not a common post-processing technique used in street photography, as it can be seen as manipulating the image and detracting from its authenticity.

What is the term used to describe a photograph that captures a moment of tension or conflict?

  1. Candid shot

  2. Action shot

  3. Decisive moment

  4. Peak moment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A peak moment is a photograph that captures a moment of tension or conflict.

Which of the following is NOT a common street photography camera?

  1. DSLR

  2. Mirrorless

  3. Point-and-shoot

  4. Smartphone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DSLRs are not as common for street photography as they are larger and more conspicuous than other camera types.

What is the term used to describe a photograph that captures a moment of beauty or wonder?

  1. Candid shot

  2. Awe-inspiring shot

  3. Majestic shot

  4. Sublime shot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An awe-inspiring shot is a photograph that captures a moment of beauty or wonder.

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