Lisbon Streetphotography - Small figures big backdrops. (What's the name again?)

Small Figure - Large Backdrop photography

One of my favourite style of photography is choosing a large background. (Normally a building with some geometric shapes) and waiting for or finding a small figure against the backdrop.

Photo-trap.

This kind of photography can be done in what is called a "phototrap". That means that you need to find a nice backdrop (colourful and geometric shapes can help.) Personally I also like small windows and doors, but I guess it depends on your subject. It's then a case of waiting for your subject to wander into the scene and you can then get a cool photograph.

Or, alternatively you can just wander around and spot an opportunity.

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Geometric shapes and isolation.

The shapes draw the eye in, only to be broken by the character in the photograph.
Usually a sense of isolation and also contemplation is achieved. It also shows how unimnportant we actaully are as humans, and how we are dominated by our environment.

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What's the name again?

I guess that there is a correct name for this style of photography, as a subset of street photography.

Anyone who knows, or can make up a fitting name please suggest a name below, I'd be very grateful.

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Less Geometric.

I have ordered the photographs in this post from more geometric (smaller figures as well) through to less geometric (larger figures)

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I hope you enjoyed these photographs, they were taken after Steemfest, I was certainly in need of a break from the partying and this was a perfect chance to wander around Lisbon.

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Steemfest Photoblog

My first ever LisbonPics
First few edits from Steemfest
Hackathon Pt. 1
Hackathon Pt. 2
Steemfest sign up and opening drinks
Street pics around Avenue Da Liberdae
Centro Cultural De Belem

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glass window doors are very classic colors, cool and really cool

Amazing photographs, I really like the compositions of your street photography... here the geometric shapes and isolation one is my favourite. Good stuff

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