Thanks again Diva. I see what you're saying but I'm still gonna defend my textures and backgrounds in some circumstances. Besides, you have to admit I have taken a LOT of what y'all have said and incorporated it into my shoots.
Pictures, thanks as always. That was as rational an explanation for a "rule" as I've ever heard (including anything in the US Senate or from any of Barry O's multiple czars).
I know I'm pretty much alone in this BUT I think there are times when the BKG is part of the image. I can, and often now do, shoot bokeh headshots and I have modified my style significantly based on advice here but I haven't yet agreed not to disagree. :nah
Besides, who knows, maybe I'll make a convert myself someday.
Seriously everyone, thanks for the C&C. The last look from this shoot is coming tomorrow so let's see what you all think of that one.
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MP, I actually LOVE #1 in this set - John and I were comparing some earlier shoots of his with a stone wall that he's used a few times, IIRC (some of which I loved, you may recall, John . )
I think it's Zoomer who actually analyzed/parsed the angle-to-the-wall thing in one of your sets of shots back a while. I was glad, because it gave me much to think about in some of my own shoots. The crits/discussions your model sets have raised have been AWESOME for the rest of us, John - thanks for being so willing to share and discuss. Great stuff
No worries Diva, I have enough fat to play the board pinãta for some time to come.:hurt
Fact is, I keep posting which means either 1) I too enjoy the back and forth and the learning or 2) I'm a masochistic moron. If we leave my wife of 30 years out of the discussion, the correct answer is #1.
As threatened, I'll be back with more tomorrow. Sound General quarters.:hide
Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY) Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2; 24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
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Pictures, thanks as always. That was as rational an explanation for a "rule" as I've ever heard (including anything in the US Senate or from any of Barry O's multiple czars).
I know I'm pretty much alone in this BUT I think there are times when the BKG is part of the image. I can, and often now do, shoot bokeh headshots and I have modified my style significantly based on advice here but I haven't yet agreed not to disagree. :nah
Besides, who knows, maybe I'll make a convert myself someday.
Seriously everyone, thanks for the C&C. The last look from this shoot is coming tomorrow so let's see what you all think of that one.
Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
I think it's Zoomer who actually analyzed/parsed the angle-to-the-wall thing in one of your sets of shots back a while. I was glad, because it gave me much to think about in some of my own shoots. The crits/discussions your model sets have raised have been AWESOME for the rest of us, John - thanks for being so willing to share and discuss. Great stuff
Fact is, I keep posting which means either 1) I too enjoy the back and forth and the learning or 2) I'm a masochistic moron. If we leave my wife of 30 years out of the discussion, the correct answer is #1.
As threatened, I'll be back with more tomorrow. Sound General quarters.:hide
Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
I agree. IF there is a story to tell.:D
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HOWEVER, at the risk of hijacking my own thread, if you'd like to be arrested, I suggest you let Cindy be the arresting officer:
Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen