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Re: 24-70L Redux
Thanks BtK and Goldenballs. For the record, I only started taking "clinical" test shots such as these because I noticed a problem when using it out in the field in real life conditions, which are all that counts to me. But having detected a potential problem, this was a good way to start checking what was going on in… -
Re: Magazine Cover - thoughts?
Mike, I don't do team sport stuff - but I've seen some of those prices and they make me cringe. This is a pretty special piece and you've spent a lot of time on it. We just picked up a couple of figure skating gigs. They were a referral from a horse show customer whose daughter also skates - so she knew my pricing, but the… -
Re: 50mm Shoot-off, wide open
My own notes about this test and these lenses: I did not use a lens hood for these lenses. Only the Sigma came with a hood. It is clear that a hood is desireable and important in many cases. These were shot around 10 AM and the sun was to the right and in front of the camera, a backlit scene. A few scattered thin clouds,… -
Re: ST-E2 trouble
Lynn, I have not noted this problem myself, but I saw a post here on dgrin somewhere by someone who was mentioning that fact. I do not think the light used for communication is polarized, but cannot understand what else would be altered by rotation. I doubt that this is an intermittent electrical malfunction also. I think… -
Re: Messed up at prom pictures and need help!
Thanks Scott Ok....here is the quick and dirty...I'll explain below the screen shot Since I wanted the background a bit richer I did a couple layer masks and painted those back in. Now for the explanation: There are numerous ways around underexposed areas of photos as I'm sure you all know. One simple way is to duplicate… -
Re: First studio shoot: actor headshots (c&c)
You are SO good for my confidence Thanks!! I'd agree with you on all of these points in fact. In fact, I did three lighting setups (other than the gel switches, which were for fun as much as anything): 1 was what I thought of as a basic "general" setup using a medium-sized softbox @45 degs CL, bg, snooted hairlight (from… -
Re: Family Portraits
Very nice job for a first try. Things to think about: For a traditional family portrait (looks as if this was your intention) your lighting ratio should be tighter. Your key side (camera left) is much stronger than your fill light. You really shouldn't "fill" from camera right. Your fill should be on the same axis as the… -
Re: Ansel Adams Exhibit in Phoenix
Had the Mrs. with me, she's a watercolor artist and she was anxious to see other parts of the museum while we were there. Go figure. Adam's last darkroom assistant, Alan Ross, who is still printing from some of Adams' original negatives at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite, will be speaking at the museum in March so I… -
Re: >>> 2.3 (Feathered or Scaled): Critique/Discussion Thread
Critiques of Page 5 Entries (I better hurry up before halite catches me *heh*) #41 Jailhouse Rock (mwgrice) - Fun shot! I even like the detective canary hiding behind the bushes :) #42 Watching The Dawn (SciurusNiger) - Love the lighting, and good comp! It may be just a wee bit dark overall. Tighter crop would enhance… -
Re: Kookaburra ( Laughing Jackass )
Kokaburra information. Hi Musky Dude & All other Grinners Here is some information on the Kookaburra. Description The Laughing Kookaburra is instantly recognisable in both plumage and voice. This large member of the kingfisher family measures 40 - 45 cm in length. It is generally off-white below, faintly barred with dark…
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