Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Pictures

firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
edited December 31, 2006 in People
Just got a 580EX. I'm learning...big time. Here are a few from our family gatherings. I tried bouncing most of these...and using the built in bounce card. I think I'm going to up to the "do it yourself BETTER bounce card" in one of those popular threads here on dgrin.

Comments ?

Eve
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Christmas Day
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Kevin
www.rightangleimages.com

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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited December 27, 2006
    I think they look pretty good, kevin-

    good job-

    nice looking family-
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,703 moderator
    edited December 27, 2006
    Looks like you had a great time!

    Merry Christmas.
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  • firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2006
    Thanks for the comments. We had a great time. I ate a lot so I think I gained at least 2 pounds.

    I think the hardest part about these pictures besides learning to use the flash was getting use to standing in front of family with my SEMI-pro rebel(they think it's pro). It's a little intimidating for them I think, but they are getting use to "Kevin the photographer". I guess I felt like I took just enough, but wish I took more photos of the food....and more candids. All this and trying to hang out with family. Next family event, I'll shoot until I'm sick and then I'll probably feel like I covered the event better.

    Thanks for looking

    -Kevin
    Kevin
    www.rightangleimages.com
  • Ted SzukalskiTed Szukalski Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2006
    nice and cosy. First two shots are a bit too warm, but in case of family photos it probably adds to the warm nature of such meeting.

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  • DavidSDavidS Registered Users Posts: 1,279 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Nice photos. You captured the event well.
    David Snook

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  • jsedlakjsedlak Registered Users Posts: 487 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Congrats on the flash, bouncing can create some pretty crazy lighting effects. Love the first one!
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  • Jeff FillmoreJeff Fillmore Registered Users Posts: 411 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Very nice work.
    Thanks!
    Jeff

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  • SenecaSeneca Registered Users Posts: 1,661 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2006
    Lov'em all!...Everyone looks like they're having a great time. You captured a great get-together. clap.gif
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2006
    firedancing4life wrote:
    Just got a 580EX. I'm learning...big time. Here are a few from our family gatherings. I tried bouncing most of these...and using the built in bounce card. I think I'm going to up to the "do it yourself BETTER bounce card" in one of those popular threads here on dgrin.
    Comments ?
    Eve
    Christmas Day

    Nice series Kevin, looks like you and your folks had a real nice time :D
    ..... Skippy
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  • TommyboyTommyboy Registered Users Posts: 590 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2006
    These are nice photos. The baby with the bow is hilarious. You have a nice looking family; looks like a happy day.

    I have a Sto-Fen diffuser for my 430EX and I love it. I wish I had the 580's power. I also have a Lumiquest pocket bounce and a soft box. All are great (and inexpensive), but I use the Sto-Fen the most.

    Keep shooting and posting.
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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited December 31, 2006
    great shots .. looks like a great time was had by all ...
    curtis
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