Wandering along the ancient cobbled streets of uphill Lincoln, taking in the peaceful atmosphere and beautifully weathered and ancient architecture, not to mention the odd ale or two, you can't help but notice dozens of Lambretta and Vespa scooters parked along the many lanes and backstreets. Pretty much every corner you turn, there is yet another pretty little bike to greet you. Photographing these vehicles in such fantastic surroundings can be great fun, and the resulting images can easily be transformed into fine art prints that can be offered for sale through galleries, or online.
Pretty much any camera will do for this sort of street photography, although the more discreet the model the better. The main problem that I've encountered when photographing the bikes can be the frequency with which people inadvertently step into shot on such crowded narrow streets. Patience is key in these situations and eventually you'll be rewarded with a cracking image of a multi coloured scooter decked in Union flags or a multitude of lights and mirrors.
Submitting these photographs to stock libraries can also bring financial benefit. Banks, building societies and insurance companies are always on the lookout for this type of image. My third picture in this post has so far made over $900, and has been sold to the banking and insurance sector for use in promotional brochures and leaflets.
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| Nikon D3s with Nikkor 105mm F2.8 |
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| Nikon D3s with Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 |
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| Nikon D90 with Nikkor 18-70mm F3.5/F4.5 - photograph by Emma Stickley, edited by Brett Gardner |
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