"Don't get too close!"

johnny lichtmannjohnny lichtmann Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
edited March 30, 2010 in People
"Don't get too close!" that's what my wife said, but I remember hearing some advice - if your pictures aren't good you weren't close enough...





Perhaps I should listen to my wife more....

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  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2010
    REALLY cool shot! Love it! :Dthumb.gif
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  • johnny lichtmannjohnny lichtmann Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited March 28, 2010
    Thanx, I'm glad to hear that - it was worth it after all!

    It's crazy how I still managed to get that shot even though my gear was getting a soaking- a fear reflex perhaps?

    After a couple of days in the airing cupboard, the camera, lens and flashgun are fine,

    here was the frame before, as my wife was saying "He can turn the shower head towards you at any time..."
    Darren Troy C wrote:
    REALLY cool shot! Love it! :Dthumb.gif
  • DeuceFourDeuceFour Registered Users Posts: 350 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    Awesome!!! I love it! Wonder what it would look like in black and white?
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  • rhermansrhermans Registered Users Posts: 130 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    Magnificent shot, would almost say that it's worth getting soaked.
    best regards

    Ronny
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  • cbbrcbbr Registered Users Posts: 755 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    That is a fantastic shot! Next time, put an oven bag over the camera, tape it to the lens. There will be a next time, right? :D
    Chad - www.brberrys.com
    If I post it, please tell me how to make it better. My fragile ego can take it.
  • johnny lichtmannjohnny lichtmann Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    Thanks for the comments, I thought this shot was just quirky but now it's more interesting,

    I have tried these bath shots before, he was less energetic and independant - this is one from 9 months ago, this wasn't a risky shot.

    But the oven bag might be a good tip, I'll definitely give it a try!
    thanks again,
    Johnny
  • kris10jokris10jo Registered Users Posts: 284 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    love it!
    Kristen
  • SurfdogSurfdog Registered Users Posts: 297 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    Those are great! Love the first one. You are much braver than I, though, for getting your gear so close to the action. thumb.gif
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    Don't worry. I can fix you in photoshop.
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited March 29, 2010
    These are a hoot. :giggle That kid looks like a little terror. rolleyes1.gif
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  • Mike JMike J Registered Users Posts: 1,029 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2010
    That's how you use a wide-angle lens!!!! Great capture of a moment.
    Mike J

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  • johnny lichtmannjohnny lichtmann Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    "He's actually a darling and his curiosity is limitless" (I have to say that for legal reasons!)

    He has helped hone my photo technique massively though, to be able to catch that fleeting expression, with a decent background, good lighting, good composition, effective angle it isn't easy but the results are worth it.

    Sometimes I was doing 3000 pix a month, loads of misses of course, but I was much happier with the hits,

    thanx again 4 yr C&Cthumb.gif
    kdog wrote:
    These are a hoot. :giggle That kid looks like a little terror. rolleyes1.gif
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