MC14 thoughts, opinions, suggestions...

VisualXpressions

Ok, I jumped in with the late entry rather early... I wanted to be the first one to get this concept in there, I'm sure anyone (especially a dad) with daughters can relate... It is a difficult set up and shoot because of the darkness and I don't have a remote, so I have to use the camera timer, and I don't have a model so I am using myself... anyway the second shot wouldn't be the final because I moved before the shutter closed... which perspective do you like better? do you like the idea at all? title ideas? shooting/exposure suggestions?

1) current entry (This courtship is over)


2)


Thanks
Winston

cbbr

Nice! Love the shots and can always use the laugh. Fit the car dash clock in set at 12:02...

kwickers

I like the concept very much. A wireless remote is a great investment, you can then also set your camera to bracket mode. I like the clock idea

Fit the car dash clock in set at 12:02...

if you keep shooting from that angel. Perhaps if you do shoot from inside car the dad should be on the front porch for more context. Keith

sapphire73

Great idea for this! I thought the first set up best communicated the idea but not the emotion he is feeling. Looks rather calm except for the position of the chair and holding the rifle! The second shot conveys the emotion but would be stronger with a few more visual clues, like the clock on the dash set at 12:02, etc. Good luck with it!

Gretchen

red_zone

wow. I love the concept, and #2 with the dash and looking at the watch is great.

VisualXpressions

Thanks Chad, Keith, & Gretchen... I will definitely incorporate some or all of those ideas in my next shoot... I'm going to spring for a remote shutter release... just too frustrating trying to get the shot right without one...

Winston

sweetharmony

It is a truly splendid concept.....and I bet you'll have no regrets with the remote shutter release......

SeascapeS

I actually like #1 better...love the lighting and the balance of the composition.

I had a remote but lost it. It was very tiny.

ghinson

I like #1, but wish I could see a little more car.

GretaPics

Really enjoy your take on this theme! I like both perspectives but in #1 I wish I could see more of the car and that the dad looking at his watch was a little more obvious (like in #2). Otherwise I like the composition. In #2, I wish I could see a bit more of the car's dashboard. GP

VisualXpressions

WoW,

Thanks everyone for your comments... the shutter release will be here Friday... My car I was using will be gone, as my Wife left for Florida this morning to see her Mother who just got out of the hospital... sooo I will be using my pickup truck, luckily it has an extended cab... I am going to try and shoot this with me on the porch and the truck pointing in that direction, shooting out of the cab... I have an idea that I will take one shot of my hand and arm on the steering wheel showing my watch... and another shot with me on the porch with the gun, then merge... maybe some other angles and shots as well... Long weekend ahead, with no distractions...

DsrtVW

Like the Idea but it would be better if you had a Shotgun, really cliche if it would be double barrel