Obama B+W

Justin GoodeJustin Goode Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
edited August 29, 2008 in People
Hey Everyone,

I'm new to SmugMug (just recently came from Flickr). I just found these forums today and will start participating in the various contests that are on here. Here's one of my best people shots I've taken since starting to shoot (July '07). I had the opportunity to shoot Obama's campaign rally in Dallas on February 20th and this was the best image I captured from that event.


Enjoy!

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Nikon N80 - Delta 400 pushed to 1250 - developed in Diafine

http://justingoodephotography.smugmug.com
http://www.justingoodephotography.com

Comments

  • FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Very cool that you got to photograph Obama. I think it could have been a better photo though. I personally am not a big fan of the "up the nose" shot :D I don't know if you intended the grainy look to the photo, but I think if it were sharper it may look better. Just my opinion, I'm not a pro.
    ~Shannon~

    Canon 50D, Rebel XTi,Canon 24-105L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 430EX
    www.sbrownphotography.smugmug.com
    my real job
    looking for someone to photograph my wedding 8/11
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Welcome
    Amazing photograph ! loved it
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited August 28, 2008
    I think it's a great shot, leave it grainy. IMO a little more contrasty would be nice but I think it's great as is.
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Welcome! clap.gif
    Nice shot! thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    See, what do I know ne_nau.gif
    ~Shannon~

    Canon 50D, Rebel XTi,Canon 24-105L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 430EX
    www.sbrownphotography.smugmug.com
    my real job
    looking for someone to photograph my wedding 8/11
  • Justin GoodeJustin Goode Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited August 28, 2008
    thanks
    Thank you all for the welcome :-) I'll be keeping an eye out for threads to post on.

    -J

    http://justingoodephotography.smugmug.com
  • EkajEkaj Registered Users Posts: 245 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Flutist wrote:
    I don't know if you intended the grainy look to the photo, but I think if it were sharper it may look better.

    It's pushed film ;P
  • Justin GoodeJustin Goode Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited August 28, 2008
    Ekaj wrote:
    It's pushed film ;P

    mwink.gif
  • EkajEkaj Registered Users Posts: 245 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    BTW, great shot Justin. You came away from a rare opportunity with a photo worthy of hanging on the wall!

    Jake
  • Justin GoodeJustin Goode Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited August 28, 2008
    Ekaj wrote:
    BTW, great shot Justin. You came away from a rare opportunity with a photo worthy of hanging on the wall!

    Jake

    Thanks Jake! I appreciate the compliment.
  • FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Ekaj wrote:
    It's pushed film ;P


    Totally did not see that headscratch.gif , totally get the pic now and love it thumb.gif
    ~Shannon~

    Canon 50D, Rebel XTi,Canon 24-105L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 430EX
    www.sbrownphotography.smugmug.com
    my real job
    looking for someone to photograph my wedding 8/11
  • PhotosbychuckPhotosbychuck Registered Users Posts: 1,239 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Very Nice Shot!

    How close where you?
    What lens did you use?
    Did you get the shake his hand?


    Take Care,
    Chuck
    D300S, 18-200mm VR, 70-300mm VR

    Aperture Focus Photography
    http://aperturefocus.com
  • Justin GoodeJustin Goode Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited August 28, 2008
    Photosbychuck wrote:
    Very Nice Shot!

    How close where you?
    What lens did you use?
    Did you get the shake his hand?


    Take Care,
    Chuck


    Chuck,

    I used a 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR lens.

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    I did happen to shoot a perspective shot when I was there. Not a great shot but shows you how close we were when shooting.

    Oh, and yes I got to shake his hand. It felt as if he had shook millions of hands ...

    -Justin

    http://justingoodephotography.smugmug.com
    http://www.justingoodephotography.com
  • Justin GoodeJustin Goode Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited August 28, 2008
    Flutist wrote:
    Totally did not see that headscratch.gif , totally get the pic now and love it thumb.gif

    Thanks!
  • FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2008
    The perspective shot is way cool too!!!
    ~Shannon~

    Canon 50D, Rebel XTi,Canon 24-105L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 430EX
    www.sbrownphotography.smugmug.com
    my real job
    looking for someone to photograph my wedding 8/11
  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited August 29, 2008
    Wow! Someone who knows what pushing/pulling is! I'm impressed, I thought that most of us old farts had been picked off by lions by now... Talk to me about dodging and burning and I think we just might get to be friends!
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