David Joseph (ABCDee David) | Nigerian Street Photographer

100TH 100 posts on the street page! I don't know if I should feel excited or just calm about it. For many years, people have told me to create another page on Instagram to share non-macro works of mine, and I've always said no. Most times, NO with nothing attached because no is no. Other times, "It's not easy managing two pages" or something similar. Looking back at it, if there was ever a good time to have multiple pages, it'd have been way back when I was still filled with energy (Haha! Crazy words from a young boy), IG was great, and I was still looking for opportunities (I still am!). Well, "good time," but this happened at the best time. Why? I'm better at management, I'm more flexible, I'm the me-est me I've ever been—unafraid to show the good/bad. There's always this question of "what next?" But what do you expect? We've only just started (100 posts, 100 followers—actually, a hundred and four!), so we'll keep going, and time will do what it does best. To make a fine pinned post, I'm sharing my favourite 10 street photographs. (I'd like to talk about them, but the thought of how I'd have to sit and write long letters about 10 photos scares me right now. I'll just take it easy, so let's see.) Most importantly, I wouldn't be able to do this without your support. Thank you for deciding to follow my street page—especially those who knew me for my macro works. You guys are the reason why I've kept on doing this. Also, shout-out to the brand that helps me achieve all my photographic goals, @omsystem.cameras . I had under 50 followers when they followed my street page, and I don't take that for granted. Shout-out to @olympuspassion too; they really made me believe I'm doing something cool by featuring me in the monthly magazine (that's my biggest feat as a street photographer, to be honest). Who's gonna be here at 1,000 posts? Let me know in the comment section. Also, which slide is your favourite? Added an 11th slide which I can't tell if it's more street or wide-angle macro, of a mixture of both. I mean, I'm doing both at the moment 😂. All captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro. Slide 11 with @yongnuo_photography 12 - 35mm lens.

PAIN, and PASSION Today's post is a special one—huge thanks to @olympuspassion for making it happen! Seeing @abcdee_streets ' photo on the cover of the Olympus Passion March edition magazine, along with nearly 60 of my images and story spanning 30+ pages, has left me stunned. I got into street photography as a way to keep shooting between macro-wildlife seasons, never taking it too seriously—barely editing or backing up my shots. But now, here we are. I guess I can finally call myself an amateur street photographer. Big THANKS to the Olympus Passion team for this opportunity! The entire magazine is beautifully curated, and every contributor has shared an incredible story. Check it out via the link in their bio! Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

YES OR NO? 🥩 Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and @yongnuo_photography 25mm

No idea what should be the title of this one. But hey, I posted after ages! 😂 Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and @yongnuo_photography 25mm

OBIO OKPO Let me start with my favourite emoji - 😂😂😂 I don't really know what the name means, but I'm guessing World Stick, World Leg or something? (sad I can't even translate it). This is common over here but I've only seen it a few times, and I don't even know how they do it (magic or mastery). Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

SAME How similar can humans be? Slide 12 inspired all these other captures. Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

WRESTLEMANIA SEASON 🤼🏾 Someone's gonna get beaten 😂. Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

STREET PHOTOS I CAN'T EXPLAIN (BUT YOU CAN FEEL) 3 of 5 Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

STREET PHOTOS I CAN'T EXPLAIN (BUT YOU CAN FEEL) 2 of 5 Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

STREET PHOTOS I CAN'T EXPLAIN (BUT YOU CAN FEEL) 1 of 5 Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

STREET PHOTOS YOU CAN ONLY TAKE IN AFRICA (10 OF 10):... "it's not the people, the bikes, the buses, it's the vibes" Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro

LAST FRIDAY, MARCH 1 - she's not a traffic warden, but she'd be a fine one 😂. 2 - how I've felt for the most of March. 3 - let's just say "mobile store". 4 - a luxury last ride for the leaves. 5 - I don't tell people I'm a photographer, cos this is what people would think I mean when I say that here (actually, they stay at a spot and capture passports). 6 - describes Nigeria perfectly. 1/10 electricity supply, 9/10 electricity disconnection. 7 - let's close for the day* Captured with @omsystem.cameras OM-1 and M.Zuiko 60mm macro