Physical vs emotional distance

I have recently found myself trying hard to use the 50 mm lens to take street portraits (I usually only carry the 50 and 28 mm lenses with me). It turns out that in every single attempt I have have to go back to the distance I feel more comfortable with: the 28 mm lens. I know the theory says that wide angle lenses are not good for portraits but, despite distortions, that seems to be the distance that works for me.

Knowing that, I now keep asking myself about the relationship between the physical distance and the emotional connection I establish with my subjects.

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