Thanksgiving Moods

NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
edited July 5, 2008 in People
On Thanksgiving me and my model Helen decided to use those limited fall amenities that still exist in Southern California, namely fallen leaves.

You'll be the judges how we did.

#1: Hiding:
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#2: Pulling Angelina Jolie:
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#3: Enjoying the scarf:
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#4: Mysterious:
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#5: Contemplating:
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#6: Merry:
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#7: Tired:
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The rest is here:
http://nik.smugmug.com/gallery/992419

Technicalities:
Canon 20D, EF 28-70L f/2.8 USM
Sunpack 555EX, brollybox, stand, PW plus, manual, 1/32
Shot in RAW, full manual, ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/200s
Processed in ACR + PS CS2 (basic touchup)

Enjoy Thanksgiving shooting!:1drink
"May the f/stop be with you!"

Comments

  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Very well done nik !

    I can see a definite improvement with that new 20D. Number 2 is outstanding.thumb.gif
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Ta, mate!
    Humungus wrote:
    Very well done nik !

    I can see a definite improvement with that new 20D. Number 2 is outstanding.thumb.gif
    Muchas gracias, amigo!

    Cheers!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • rahmonsterrahmonster Registered Users Posts: 1,376 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Lovely stuff Nik!

    Great use of the leaves. The compositions are greatthumb.gif
    www.tmitchell.smugmug.com

    Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life...Picasso
  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Priviet, Nik!
    Congrats with colorful autumn photos! I like them. Very beautiful 'model'!
    Must say: for me the 'pokazatel' of relax'ness of the model is his / her lower eyelid... It must be without tension...
    I wait until this happen and only then start shooting. I talk, laugh... and wait...
    I ask him/her to shake his/her head for relaxation... This helps...
    Poka,
    Yuri
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Thanks, RM!
    rahmonster wrote:
    Lovely stuff Nik!

    Great use of the leaves. The compositions are greatthumb.gif
    I wanted to do that for so long:-)

    Happy Holidays!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Yuri,
    Yuri Pautov wrote:
    Priviet, Nik!
    Congrats with colorful autumn photos! I like them. Very beautiful 'model'!
    Must say: for me the 'pokazatel' of relax'ness of the model is his / her lower eyelid... It must be without tension...
    I wait until this happen and only then start shooting. I talk, laugh... and wait...
    I ask him/her to shake his/her head for relaxation... This helps...
    Poka,
    Yuri
    Spasibo, dru'g!

    It's an interesting comment. thumb.gif
    So, from your point of view, is she tense or relaxed?
    I don't think I have much to compare tone_nau.gif, let alone I've seen here almost every day for 13+ years:-)

    Cheers!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,959 moderator
    edited November 25, 2005
    #4 looks most relaxed.

    Definetly a nice set of shots!

    Ian
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Thanks, Ian!
    ian408 wrote:
    #4 looks most relaxed.

    Definetly a nice set of shots!

    Ian
    I must admit that even though we know each other well and long enough, every time it takes anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes to "get into the groove".. I guess it's just natural for any performer and this time gets shorter along with the skills being aquired..

    Cheers!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • SandySandy Registered Users Posts: 762 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Beautiful shots Nik.
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 25, 2005
    Thanks, Sandy!
    Sandy wrote:
    Beautiful shots Nik.
    By any chance you got any models/fashion shows you can spare/share ;-)?
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • ruttrutt Registered Users Posts: 6,511 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Great tip from Yuri. I'll have to try that. Nonetheless, I like this one:

    45879340-S.jpg

    Perhaps the act of being burried in the leaves was distracting from the camera.
    If not now, when?
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Thanks, John!
    rutt wrote:
    Great tip from Yuri. I'll have to try that. Nonetheless, I like this one:

    45879340-S.jpg

    Perhaps the act of being burried in the leaves was distracting from the camera.
    Appreciate it!thumb.gif

    About the being distracted - no, I don't think so.
    The pile of leaves I racked from all of the front yard was *maybe* 4 ft wide, it was merely a "prop", as were the jacket and the scarf: don't forget, in SoCal November is quite a warm month, we had about 80 that day:-) Hence the whole scene was carefully staged, therefore it was hard to forget about the camera, which happened to be the primary purpose of why all this was assembled:-)

    Cheers!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • babybluetx23babybluetx23 Registered Users Posts: 150 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    I LOVE #4, 5, and 7! Congrats!
    Cynthia Cox
    Arlington, Tx
    http://www.innovativeillusionsphoto.com/
    OMP member #: 173034

    Canon EOS 5D : Bogen 3051 tripod : Bogen Monopod : Bogen 3030 head unit : Canon Speedlight 580EX : Canon EF 28-200 F3.5 : Canon 70-200 f2.8L : Canon 24-70mm F2.8L and other Canon Gear

    The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE." - Ernst Haas
  • Adrian van AmmersAdrian van Ammers Registered Users Posts: 351 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Very nice series, Nick.
    Nikolai wrote:
    On Thanksgiving me and my model Helen decided to use those limited fall amenities that still exist in Southern California, namely fallen leaves.

    You'll be the judges how we did.
    Here is the verdict: outstanding!
    Adrian :D
    www.adrian.smugmug.com
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Thanks, BB!
    babybluetx23 wrote:
    I LOVE #4, 5, and 7! Congrats!
    Appreciate your feedback!thumb.gif
    Cheers!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2005
    Adrian,
    Adrian van Ammers wrote:
    Here is the verdict: outstanding!
    lol:-)
    Thanks, mate!
    Cheers!1drink.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • Viffer06Viffer06 Registered Users Posts: 35 Big grins
    edited July 5, 2008
    Yuri Pautov wrote:
    Priviet, Nik!
    Congrats with colorful autumn photos! I like them. Very beautiful 'model'!
    Must say: for me the 'pokazatel' of relax'ness of the model is his / her lower eyelid... It must be without tension...
    I wait until this happen and only then start shooting. I talk, laugh... and wait...
    I ask him/her to shake his/her head for relaxation... This helps...
    Poka,
    Yuri

    I agree. Great shot
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