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Episode 17: Q&A, Street Challenge and Pick of the Week
I am pleased to have another special guest host this week, and that's Street Photographer Thomas Leuthard from Switzerland.
And winners of the ‘Shadows' challenge are…
Thomas selected an image submitted by ‘Guest'…. Whoever you are, please contact me via this link to receive your ebook!

Valerie selected an image submitted by Richard Cooke. This image was shot at Gare de Lyon in Paris. To see more of Richard's work, check out his website.

Congratulations! They will both receive a title of their choice by our friends at Rocky Nook Publishing.
Q&A Segment:
This week we answer questions sent by Levi Shand and Lee Alexander about who inspires us in our photography and whether or not to ask for a model release when shooting street photography.
New Street Challenge: Eye Contact
Thomas masters the technique, watch the following videos before you go out and try it! You can also post a recent image. One entry per person please. Images upload best if resized approx. 800 px. wide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcAk07X2yiU
The contest closes on January 29th. Have fun!
Pick of the week:
Thomas' pick: Video: BBC Imagine (2013) Vivian Maier – Who Took Nanny's Pictures
Valerie's pick: Lance camera wrist strap and the Gordy's Camera Strap
Special Announcements
To see what Thomas is doing, visit his website.
To see what's happening in Valerie's world, visit her website.
Don't forget to join the Street Focus Community Page on Google+.
Eye Contact
Below are samples by Thomas Leuthard for inspiration .








