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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)

Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)

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So many great accidental shots are captured in the streets. Luckily, street photographers all over the world continue to raid the cities and commemorate the daily lives of ordinary people and pets.
The best of the best photographs are always shared on this Street Photographer Instagram account, which continuously delivers thrilling urban life shots. From black-and-white images that take us back through time to contemporary, vibrant ones, these seemingly mundane things become extraordinary in a skillful photographer’s eyes.
So, without further ado, we invite you to take a closer look at captivating urban life.
Bored Panda got in touch with one of the photographers featured in this post, so feel free to read the full interview with Dimitris Makrygiannakis down below.

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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Jose Luis.
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Dimitris's picture of a dog on a balcony is truly amusing. We asked him to tell us more about the context behind this image.

“This photo was taken during a family trip in Albania recently. I was walking with my family when I saw the dog. I saw the possibility with the eyes and made several shots. This was the keeper,” shared Dimitris.

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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Dimitris Makrygiannakis.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Anna Anyaz.
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As a street photographer, Dimitris is faced with various challenges. We asked what was his biggest one and how he managed to navigate through it. “The biggest challenge is to act fast if needed. It is a matter of continuous practice, I think,” wrote the photographer.

We also were curious to know who had the biggest influence on Dimitris regarding his photography. He responded: “Nicos Economopoulos. I learned a lot by studying his photos, about framing, composition, and storytelling.”

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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Daniel Goldenberg.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Ramon Mastas.
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Regarding photo editing, Dimitris shared his take on the topic: “I usually do a very basic edit of my photos in Lightroom so that they will look a little sharper. I could also crop if needed.”

The photographer shared what he would like for people to take away from his work: “I would like to talk to senses and the mind of the viewer.”

And lastly, Dimitris added: “Grab a camera and start taking photos if you do not already!”

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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Odd Andersen.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Luca Gennatiempo.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Jean Pierre Laffont.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Daniel Arnold.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Romeo Doneza.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Jad Jadsada.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Mohamedmahdyph.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Nati Namvong.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Iraklis K - Htakat.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Alexander Kozin.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Debratana Ghosh.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Osiowy Street Photography.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by David Alan Harvey.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Abid Tor.
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Amusing Urban Life: 30 Pictures Shared On This Instagram Account (New Pics)
Photo by Steve McCurry.
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