Self-Portrait at Griffith Observatory

shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
edited December 21, 2008 in People
Hey all,


Here is one of me (I know I know- it's a silly pose, but given that I was freezing my *koff* off, it's not too bad)...

I had intended to carry my umbrellas to do some cool stuff, but I left them behind in the car and did not feel like fetching them. Hence I used only one flash and the light is harsh...

Next time will go prepared... :D


I am just happy that the exposure and my idea was sort of realized. Now I can conjure up some interesting stuff to do off camera flash photography. :ivar :ivar :ivar

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Cheers,
Nikhil

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Comments

  • MDalbyMDalby Registered Users Posts: 697 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2008
    Wow,

    I really like it. Good job! I am not creative like you.
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  • emmygeeemmygee Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited December 20, 2008
    Hi Shniks, If that's what you do when you are unprepared, never, ever go prepared.image Excellent pic.
  • baldmountainbaldmountain Registered Users Posts: 192 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    The part I like best is you tried something different. Good work! I like it.

    The only criticism I have is the two red dots on the flash need to go.
    geoff
  • shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    baldmountain wrote:
    The part I like best is you tried something different. Good work! I like it.

    The only criticism I have is the two red dots on the flash need to go.


    Hey Geoff- yeah those lights are from the flash's infrared sensor. I had planned on using an umbrella to hide the flash from view of the camera- which did not happen as I stupidly forgot to take my umbrellas from my car. I def will not let that happen again though. :D


    Thanks for your feedback.


    Cheers,
    Nikhil

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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    Love it!! clap.gif
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  • dogwooddogwood Registered Users Posts: 2,572 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    Nice!
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  • RBrogenRBrogen Registered Users Posts: 1,518 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    Wonderful shot! I love the exposure DOF and everything about it. thumb.gif
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  • shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    Thanks Angie, Pete and Randy. Am looking forward to my trip to Death Valley next week to try out some more of this stuff against the sand dunes etc... :ivar :ivar :ivar


    Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year...


    Cheers,
    Nikhil

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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2008
    Very creative and well done! That falls into the "why didn't I think of that" category!

    Matt
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  • shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited December 21, 2008
    mmmatt wrote:
    Very creative and well done! That falls into the "why didn't I think of that" category!

    Matt


    Thanks Matt- it definitely opens new possibilities. A couple of strobes in their wireless mode and one can do wonders. :D



    Cheers,
    Nikhil

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