Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[disneydork06]

nice shots jeremy!

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice shots indeed...

[joeb1]

V-E-R-Y nice photos.


Keep on http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/3DFotosmiley.gif

[JmprSteve]

very nice photos ... another place to visit added on the long list of places.

[jbdavies]

Thanks guys. :) It was fun just driving around going wherever I felt like going. :D

[Guerry Dalrymple]

And one from Bryce... for now. ;)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3705851107_f52a5bce3b_o.jpg


Nice job on all these both the shooting and the PP. May have to see if I can get anything from a vehicle. I'm up for something different. I love shooting the birds but need to expand once in a while.

[Kristy]

Amazing shots!! I'm so jealous because I totally want to go there.. Don't think I'd do as well as you did though... so which one are you blowing up for a huge print?

[jbdavies]

Amazing shots!! I'm so jealous because I totally want to go there.. Don't think I'd do as well as you did though... so which one are you blowing up for a huge print?
Haha. Ummm... not sure. None. :p

And I think you'd do just fine. :)

[BrianAZ]

Jeremy,

Did you do any of the Brice shots as a pano?

[jbdavies]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3705800909_935d616f90_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3710309977_efaa607234_o.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Now yer just showin' off... :p

(Very Nice)

[jbdavies]

Now yer just showin' off... :p

(Very Nice)
HAHA! I have nothing to show off. ;)

Thanks. I'm not 100% sure why it has the "fish eye" look towards the horizon... but I kinda like it. :D lol

[BrianAZ]

Niiiiiice.

Maybe a little bit of fill flash next time.... ;)

[jbdavies]

Haha! I tried. But I overexposed everything. :lol: Damn 580EXII has a lot more power than one thinks. :p

Speaking of fill flash. I got volunteered to take the family photos, for some strange reason.

Here is the family group photo. Whatcha all think?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/FamilyGroup.jpg

And I didn't notice the kid covering my aunt until I got home. LOL! Oh well. :p

[disneydork06]

haha, that grumpy kid covering your aunt is funny :-P

[BrianAZ]

Love the pink shirt!

[jbdavies]

Haha! Yeah... that kid is kinda weird. I swear I'm not related. :p lol

As for the pink shirt... no idea.

Ok. So someone else needs to post pictures... I've been the center of attention for almost two pages now... not cool! :lol:

[Hatch1921]

Really nice shots Jeremy. Looks like you had a fun trip. Really like the panoramic shots.


UFC 100....the fights were great tonight!!!

[jbdavies]

Thanks. :)

Question about UFC/Boxing/Whatever. Do you guys (as the viewer) ever get pissed when someone knocks the other person out in 2 minutes? I mean... didn't you pay good money to be there (If you are actually there)? Didn't they used to last... at least 30 minutes?

I don't know... I think I'd be pissed if I had to go home after 5 minutes. :lol:

[Hatch1921]

Thanks. :)

Question about UFC/Boxing/Whatever. Do you guys (as the viewer) ever get pissed when someone knocks the other person out in 2 minutes? I mean... didn't you pay good money to be there (If you are actually there)? Didn't they used to last... at least 30 minutes?

I don't know... I think I'd be pissed if I had to go home after 5 minutes. :lol:


Nope... never mad... even if it is 11 seconds... it beats the hell out of boxing any day in my book. Tonights PPV was on for about 3 hours... 6 or so fights... several went the distance.

Dan Henderson and Mike Bisbing.... knockout of the night for sure... haven't seen a KO like that in a long time... made the entire night.

Plus... think of it this way.... one buddy gets the fight $45 we all might pitch in $5 or just bring food and drinks and make a night of it... very cheap night really... and it's just a killer sport IMO. Really the only sport I follow. :)

Or... you could pay $5 -$10 and check out the fights at several places here in town... just fun... no matter how fast or slow the fights are. Again... 100X's better than boxing IMO.

Good times!
Hatch


( for the folks being there ... had a buddy working security at the matches in Vegas.... said it was just flat out awesome... but... would I pay $1500 a seat to be in the front... nope... $50 at home... best seat in the house IMO.... )

[jbdavies]

Ooooooh... well, at least you don't get mad. lol I think I would... but then, I've never been very big on those events... well, any sporting event for that matter. :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

Geez...

I get home from my travels and there's no one here to greet me.

With friends like this, etc, etc, etc...

<J/K .. Good to be home. Going flying on Wednesday!! Very Fired Up...>

[jbdavies]

Geez...

I get home from my travels and there's no one here to greet me.

With friends like this, etc, etc, etc...

<J/K .. Good to be home. Going flying on Wednesday!! Very Fired Up...>
You home for good Jay? :)

[FlyingPhotog]

You home for good Jay? :)

Yepper...

Well, until July 24th then I'll be off to Oshkosh and should be home by August 4th.

[disneydork06]

Geez...

I get home from my travels and there's no one here to greet me.

With friends like this, etc, etc, etc...

<J/K .. Good to be home. Going flying on Wednesday!! Very Fired Up...>
congrats on making it home! I have about....4 weeks left here in orlando.

[BrianAZ]

Welcome back Jay.

I guess my sabatical officially ends tomorrow. I'll start the new job bright and early.

[FlyingPhotog]

congrats on making it home! I have about....4 weeks left here in orlando.

Please leave that God Awful humidity in Florida... ;)

Welcome back Jay.

I guess my sabatical officially ends tomorrow. I'll start the new job bright and early.

One job closes while another one opens. Good Luck with the new gig Brian...

[FlyingPhotog]

A few candids from this weekend of some of the folks with whom I work:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114901580/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114901581/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114901596/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114901590/original.jpg

And an abstract:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114901592/original.jpg

The entire "Scenes From The Road 2009" at:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/nascar_2009

[joeb1]

Welcome back Jay.

I guess my sabatical officially ends tomorrow. I'll start the new job bright and early.

All bright tailed and bushy eyed? :)

Geez...

I get home from my travels and there's no one here to greet me.

With friends like this, etc, etc, etc...

<J/K .. Good to be home. Going flying on Wednesday!! Very Fired Up...>

Welcome home Jay. My son who lives just outside Denver, CO just got his license. He need LOTS of hours before I'll even think of going up with him.

Right now he's in Spain. He & a friend of his ran with the bulls yesterday. I'd rather just sit home and throw the bull. :D

[Dean Rachwitz]

Hey all, sorry I've been scarce, but I think about you guys a lot and wish I had more time to take some photos and share them with you for feedback. I see some of the stuff you're doing on Facebook and its all excellent as expected.


Got a few photos published in a local magazine. Small time stuff, for sure, but still cool.

In order to help get this publication off the ground I didn't ask for any compensation, but I did ask for attribution. Unfortunately, I did not get that, either. *sigh*

http://www.azsportbikelife.com/index2.php?option=com_flashmagazinedeluxe&Itemid=0&task=show_magazine&mag_id=2

Pics on 8-10 are mine, taken with my old Canon P&S. Pages 27 & 28 are mine, too.

[BrianAZ]

Wecome back, Dean!

[FlyingPhotog]

I was one of the three finalists again in the LMSYS Comp:

"A Certainty In Uncertain Times"
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114692367/original.jpg

1DMkIII + 135mm f/2L USM .. 1/125 @ f/2 ISO 100

[jbdavies]

Nice job Jay. And nice shots on the other page. :)

That's cool Dean! Kinda stinks you didn't get what all you wanted... but still cool. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice job Jay. And nice shots on the other page. :)

That's cool Dean! Kinda stinks you didn't get what all you wanted... but still cool. :)

Thanks Man...

BTW .. Your shot in the galley proofs for the Scenery section of the POTN Book Vol 3 looks fantastic!!!

[jbdavies]

Thanks Man...

BTW .. Your shot in the galley proofs for the Scenery section of the POTN Book Vol 3 looks fantastic!!!
Haha! Thanks. Yours too. :) I'm pretty stoked about this book. Can't wait to order it. :D

Didn't you get in a couple sections?

[FlyingPhotog]

Haha! Thanks. Yours too. :) I'm pretty stoked about this book. Can't wait to order it. :D

Didn't you get in a couple sections?

I thought I made 3 out of 4 but I could only find two images in the finals.

One in Landscapes and one in Transportation.

[jbdavies]

I thought I made 3 out of 4 but I could only find two images in the finals.

One in Landscapes and one in Transportation.
Maybe they're still working on them? I'm in the people section as well. I find it amusing that I made it in that one. LOL

[FlyingPhotog]

Maybe they're still working on them? I'm in the people section as well. I find it amusing that I made it in that one. LOL

The Landscape Section is the only one for which I received the "official" Galley Proof PM...

Haven't actually seen the proofs for Transportation yet.

BTW, was it you or Ryan who said they get sick in small planes? I'll be looking for folks to take flying (if they want to go...) Truth In Advertising Disclaimer: Per FAA rules .. I have to charge half the cost of the rental for anyone who goes with.

[jbdavies]

People Section (http://potn.smugmug.com/gallery/8257990_9aBz6/1/587939825_GVkoY/Large)

Haha! Oh well. I can't remember if I sent in any more images or not. That was WAY too long ago.

[jbdavies]

The Landscape Section is the only one for which I received the "official" Galley Proof PM...

Haven't actually seen the proofs for Transportation yet.
I got both, but with a day in between. So I think it's in progress.

[FlyingPhotog]

Hey Hatch...

So the Ranger/Quadra are lights designed to work with portable power right?

Is there a portable power source that can run the 600RX / 400BX lights?

[Hatch1921]

Hey Hatch...

So the Ranger/Quadra are lights designed to work with portable power right?

Is there a portable power source that can run the 600RX / 400BX lights?


Congrats on the photo... very nice!

Yes on the Ranger/Quadra.... battery operated...

Only thing I know of at the moment... http://www.innovatronix.com/detailpage.asp?productid=363&categoryid=42 the XT version will power your lights...

I can't speak on the Vagabond....

Call Photomark ... they rent one of the innovatronix models... not sure which one.

Hope this helps. :)
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

http://www.dynalite.com/battery_power.shtml

Going to bed... didn't look to see if you can use them with the 600's...

[Dean Rachwitz]

Nice pic, Jay! Congrats on being chosen. I guess several of you are due congratulations as well. I hope to get there one of these days as well.

In the meantime, I will keep plugging away. Behold! My first RAW conversion. Shot this earlier, opened it in ACR, tweaked it a bit, then tweaked it more in CS3. I will be doing a lot more of this from now on, as I know I need to in order to get the most from my photos.

Feedback, good and bad is very much appreciated. This is my wife's bike and I know there isn't much to comment about in terms of composition which I know is kinda blah), but if you have any suggestions in terms of processing, that would be very welcome, too.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/3720076258_1a5281a74f_b.jpg

[disneydork06]

The Landscape Section is the only one for which I received the "official" Galley Proof PM...

Haven't actually seen the proofs for Transportation yet.

BTW, was it you or Ryan who said they get sick in small planes? I'll be looking for folks to take flying (if they want to go...) Truth In Advertising Disclaimer: Per FAA rules .. I have to charge half the cost of the rental for anyone who goes with.
never flew in a small plane so I wouldn't know :-P
Dean, your wife has a nice classic bike. clean too.

[JmprSteve]

Hey all, sorry I dissapeared for awhile, haha.



Hatch/Kristy,


Now I havent actually been doing much with my Photobiz site but paying for it, but I was wondering what size/fornat of pics you upload b/c a few pics I uploaded look like absolute crap.


Thanks in advance.


Jesse

Was talking to the people at Photobiz ... if you use a PC/Window environment upload your images with internet explorer. Using Firefox oversharpens the images.

[jbdavies]

The Landscape Section is the only one for which I received the "official" Galley Proof PM...

Haven't actually seen the proofs for Transportation yet.

BTW, was it you or Ryan who said they get sick in small planes? I'll be looking for folks to take flying (if they want to go...) Truth In Advertising Disclaimer: Per FAA rules .. I have to charge half the cost of the rental for anyone who goes with.
Oops. Didn't see the added part. :p lol

I do. But, only if the pilot does lots of tight turns... so basically if you don't make it like a roller coaster... I'll be fine. ;) Strange thing is... I don't get sick on actual roller coasters... ?? Who knows.

And I wouldn't mind going up... it's fun... if I don't get sick. :lol:

Dean! Great shot. And welcome to RAW. :lol:

[jbdavies]

Was talking to the people at Photobiz ... if you use a PC/Window environment upload your images with internet explorer. Using Firefox oversharpens the images.
What about Safari? I loath Explore. I use either Firefox or Safari.

[Tom Held]

I'll be looking for folks to take flying (if they want to go...) Truth In Advertising Disclaimer: Per FAA rules .. I have to charge half the cost of the rental for anyone who goes with.

Is that serious? If so, about how much would that cost?

I've flown in several sizes of planes and helicopters. The only time I can remember getting sick was on a C-130, and I think the pilot was making it rough on purpose.

Anyway, flying, and taking pics from a plane sounds like a lot of fun. How many passengers can you fit?

[JmprSteve]

What about Safari? I loath Explore. I use either Firefox or Safari.

Not sure about Safari, contact their tech support and ask them. I prefer to use Firefox, but to just upload images I can use IE, then switch back to firefox to do the rest of the editing.

[jbdavies]

Come on Steve, you're supposed to know EVERYTHING!! ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

Is that serious? If so, about how much would that cost?

I've flown in several sizes of planes and helicopters. The only time I can remember getting sick was on a C-130, and I think the pilot was making it rough on purpose.

Anyway, flying, and taking pics from a plane sounds like a lot of fun. How many passengers can you fit?

It's going to be a little while before I'm in a position to take other folks up. In all honesty, I've been out of the cockpit for a couple of years but I've signed up with an instructor over at Chandler and starting tomorrow morning, I'm going to rectify that situation.

Small general aviation (GA) aircraft tend to rent from between $80 and $140 an hour (which includes fuel) and the FAA says that a Private Pilot cannot charge more than a "pro rata" share of the rental. IOW, with two folks in the plane, I can't charge anyone more than half nor can I pay less than half. Also, because I'm not a Commercial Pilot, I can not allow myself to be hired to take someone flying (the technical term is "Holding Out For Hire") but I can invite someone to go flying with me if I initiate the flight.

For optimum safety and to keep weight and balance safely in the green area of the chart, I really wouldn't take more than one adult along at a time. Especially in the heat of the summer when the air is thinner and performance is decreased.

There are some fantastic thing to see from the air (http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/aerials) around Arizona:

[disneydork06]

good morning from the east coast guys! here's a pic to share from last night.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3723072590_cdb1241961.jpg?v=0
not too bad for hand holding 1/6th?

[Dean Rachwitz]

Cool shot! 1/6th handheld is very good. Is that with IS?

[FlyingPhotog]

It felt sooooo good to be back in the air today! Instructor was very pleased with my efforts and thinks I'll do very well in the advanced proficiency course I'm taking in conjuction with getting "street legal" again.

I know this has nothing to do with photography but I just had to share...

Carry On

[Dean Rachwitz]

Sweet, Jay! I never learned to fly, but my Dad was a pilot and took me up a lot when I was younger. Its an awesome feeling.

[Tom Held]

I know this has nothing to do with photography but I just had to share...


Flying is certainly a legit photo op! Congrats on your successful first day back in the saddle.

[disneydork06]

Cool shot! 1/6th handheld is very good. Is that with IS?
nope, no IS. I was at 17mm on my lens, f4, and iso1600.

Jay, good to hear about your flight!

[jbrown7815]

It's going to be a little while before I'm in a position to take other folks up. In all honesty, I've been out of the cockpit for a couple of years but I've signed up with an instructor over at Chandler and starting tomorrow morning, I'm going to rectify that situation.

Small general aviation (GA) aircraft tend to rent from between $80 and $140 an hour (which includes fuel) and the FAA says that a Private Pilot cannot charge more than a "pro rata" share of the rental. IOW, with two folks in the plane, I can't charge anyone more than half nor can I pay less than half. Also, because I'm not a Commercial Pilot, I can not allow myself to be hired to take someone flying (the technical term is "Holding Out For Hire") but I can invite someone to go flying with me if I initiate the flight.

For optimum safety and to keep weight and balance safely in the green area of the chart, I really wouldn't take more than one adult along at a time. Especially in the heat of the summer when the air is thinner and performance is decreased.

There are some fantastic thing to see from the air (http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/aerials) around Arizona:
I would be very interested in doing something like that.

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks for the well wishes re: getting back in the sky. Flight #2 tomorrow morning...

Couple of Aviation-inspired images:

Know Your Limits:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115038039/original.jpg

Balance Between Darkness and Light:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115038040/original.jpg

Weight and Balance "Datum Point" from an aircraft at the Pima Museum in Tucson
EOS 5D + EF 85mm f/1.8 .. 1/1250 @ f/1.8 ISO 50

[Gig103]

It felt sooooo good to be back in the air today! Instructor was very pleased with my efforts and thinks I'll do very well in the advanced proficiency course I'm taking in conjuction with getting "street legal" again.

I know this has nothing to do with photography but I just had to share...

Carry On

Congrats, Jay! I work up by Falcon Field and watching the planes all day has inspired me to go for my private license too.. As soon as I have the cash. But it seems like it's more expensive than photography! Once I'm done, I have to find a place to rent, or partial ownership...

[FlyingPhotog]

Congrats, Jay! I work up by Falcon Field and watching the planes all day has inspired me to go for my private license too.. As soon as I have the cash. But it seems like it's more expensive than photography! Once I'm done, I have to find a place to rent, or partial ownership...

Good For You!!! But trust me on this, if you try to justify it, you'll never do it...

If it's in your blood and your life is not complete without flight, GO FOR IT! :D

[Kristy]

Go Avaitors.....! Just continue to soar through life fearless and free.....! (I'll keep my feet ON the ground, thank you... lol...)

So I just clicked the button on a 70-200 f/4 IS... I hope I don't regret not going with the f/2.8, but since the f/4 isn't as heavy, and I rarely shoot wide open on the 5D because the DOF is so thin... I think it should be okay... no regrets, right...?

[FlyingPhotog]

Go Avaitors.....! Just continue to soar through life fearless and free.....! (I'll keep my feet ON the ground, thank you... lol...)

So I just clicked the button on a 70-200 f/4 IS... I hope I don't regret not going with the f/2.8, but since the f/4 isn't as heavy, and I rarely shoot wide open on the 5D because the DOF is so thin... I think it should be okay... no regrets, right...?

Everything I've read on the f/4 version seems to say it's wicked sharp. Some think it's better at f/4 than the f/2.8L IS is at f/4.

Kristy, you're welcome to go flying with me anytime! ;) Only 10 days until Oshkosh!! Leaving next Friday. How dedicated am I to photography? Well, I'm FedEx-ing my clothes ahead of me so I an accomodate more camera gear! If that's not dedication, I don't know what is... :D

[BrianAZ]

Congrats Kristy. I think you'll like the lens.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Everything I've read on the f/4 version seems to say it's wicked sharp. Some think it's better at f/4 than the f/2.8L IS is at f/4.

I was considering canon before I bought my Nikon gear, and did a lot of reading on that lens as well, Kristy. I saw the same thing often as well. I think you'll dig it.

Jay - I like those images...a lot! May I ask what you did in PP?

[FlyingPhotog]

I was considering canon before I bought my Nikon gear, and did a lot of reading on that lens as well, Kristy. I saw the same thing often as well. I think you'll dig it.

Jay - I like those images...a lot! May I ask what you did in PP?

Thanks Dean...

I think the setting that really had the most "pop" was running the LR Clarity slider to 100%

A little selective saturation increase (accenting the orange of the museum dirt and the reflected blue from the sky) and a boot in contrast.

IIRC, I sharpened them pretty aggressively too to take advantage of the metalic quality.

[ToferPhotography]

Great shots Jeremy, (love the grumpy kid!)

Jay, welcome back into the "seat"

[sassinak]

Go Avaitors.....! Just continue to soar through life fearless and free.....! (I'll keep my feet ON the ground, thank you... lol...)

So I just clicked the button on a 70-200 f/4 IS... I hope I don't regret not going with the f/2.8, but since the f/4 isn't as heavy, and I rarely shoot wide open on the 5D because the DOF is so thin... I think it should be okay... no regrets, right...?


Mine isn't the IS version since I couldn't shell out the additional like 600 for the IS, but I don't go anywhere without my f4. I find it to be limiting at times, but it's the lens that gives me the most keepers, and having used Tammie's 2.8, I can say I much prefer the weight of the f4.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Thanks Dean...

I think the setting that really had the most "pop" was running the LR Clarity slider to 100%

A little selective saturation increase (accenting the orange of the museum dirt and the reflected blue from the sky) and a boot in contrast.

IIRC, I sharpened them pretty aggressively too to take advantage of the metalic quality.

Thanks, Jay. I've heard lots of good things about LR. I need to get me a copy.

[FlyingPhotog]

Great shots Jeremy, (love the grumpy kid!)

Jay, welcome back into the "seat"

Thanks Chris. Got rained out today but we got some ground school refresher done instead. Hoping Momma Nature cooperates tomorrow.

Thanks, Jay. I've heard lots of good things about LR. I need to get me a copy.

Give the demo a try for a week or two. I think you'll find it's pretty darn good.

[cntry]

Anyone else take the survey from Photo vision to get a free 2 hour video?

[BrianAZ]

I did. We'll see what we get. Maybe 2 hours of the Silbers! Frank would love that. :)

What's wrong with you people? We've been on the same page for the last 5 days. Where's the chatter?

[Hatch1921]

I did. We'll see what we get. Maybe 2 hours of the Silbers! Frank would love that. :)

What's wrong with you people? We've been on the same page for the last 5 days. Where's the chatter?


I did.,...


Little do you know Brian.... I have them in a loop... and I fall to sleep with them every night... nothing else will ever be on my Ipod... nothing!

[BrianAZ]

I did.,...


Little do you know Brian.... I have them in a loop... and I fall to sleep with them every night... nothing else will ever be on my Ipod... nothing!

As bad as he is, I think the wife is worse. Her cackeling voice just kills me.

I'll send you some of the older Photovision DVD's with them on there. You'll love it.

[Kristy]

What's wrong with you people? We've been on the same page for the last 5 days. Where's the chatter?

I'm protesting..... because you have not shared nearly enough of the new baby photos with us... and I know you must be taking some....

What the heck. You have a live in model.. . that has the ability to produce the most amazing photos in the history of newborn photography... why are you not jumping on the bandwagon...

Darn it, if I wasn't just 4 years younger... I'd have one of my own just to show you what I'm talking about.... (hee hee).

[JmprSteve]

I'm protesting..... because you have not shared nearly enough of the new baby photos with us... and I know you must be taking some....

What the heck. You have a live in model.. . that has the ability to produce the most amazing photos in the history of newborn photography... why are you not jumping on the bandwagon...

Darn it, if I wasn't just 4 years younger... I'd have one of my own just to show you what I'm talking about.... (hee hee).

I've heard of all kinds of reason's to have babies from ooops! to "love, creating a family, and that stuff!". Having a baby for photo ops! well that's taking photography a bit too seriously! :)

[BrianAZ]

I'm protesting..... because you have not shared nearly enough of the new baby photos with us... and I know you must be taking some....

What the heck. You have a live in model.. . that has the ability to produce the most amazing photos in the history of newborn photography... why are you not jumping on the bandwagon...

Darn it, if I wasn't just 4 years younger... I'd have one of my own just to show you what I'm talking about.... (hee hee).


I wish. I've been FAR to busy with the new job to take any pics. I hope that changes soon.

[alsoscott]

Havent seen any new shots to post up in a few days so I'll throw my latest shot up here - its actually been a while since I've been able to get out and shoot at all... Went down to Green Valley to a friend's bowling alley (Green Valley Lanes - Next to the "Wet Stop at exit 69") Its kind of the start of some promo work I'm doing in my spare time... Either way, here is the shot, let me know what you think - good or bad...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3748117896_f893609ba7_b.jpg
thanks

[azpix]

Havent seen any new shots to post up in a few days so I'll throw my latest shot up here - its actually been a while since I've been able to get out and shoot at all... Went down to Green Valley to a friend's bowling alley (Green Valley Lanes - Next to the "Wet Stop at exit 69") Its kind of the start of some promo work I'm doing in my spare time... Either way, here is the shot, let me know what you think - good or bad...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3748117896_f893609ba7_b.jpg
thanks


great shot.... i like the treatment.

[cntry]

Cool shot Scott!
Well just pulled the trigger on a wacom intuis4 large tablet........

[FlyingPhotog]

Havent seen any new shots to post up in a few days so I'll throw my latest shot up here - its actually been a while since I've been able to get out and shoot at all... Went down to Green Valley to a friend's bowling alley (Green Valley Lanes - Next to the "Wet Stop at exit 69") Its kind of the start of some promo work I'm doing in my spare time... Either way, here is the shot, let me know what you think - good or bad...thanks

Very Stark. Tretment works very well with the subject.

Cool shot Scott!
Well just pulled the trigger on a wacom intuis4 large tablet........

I think you'll like the Wacom. Bit of a learning curve moving from the mouse but in short order, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

[Kristy]

I've heard of all kinds of reason's to have babies from ooops! to "love, creating a family, and that stuff!". Having a baby for photo ops! well that's taking photography a bit too seriously! :)

Hey, Whatever it takes man... whatever it takes... lol.... ;)

I wish. I've been FAR to busy with the new job to take any pics. I hope that changes soon.
Busy shmizy... I remember you having like 2 weeks off between jobs.... hmmmm...?

Havent seen any new shots to post up in a few days so I'll throw my latest shot up here - its actually been a while since I've been able to get out and shoot at all... Went down to Green Valley to a friend's bowling alley (Green Valley Lanes - Next to the "Wet Stop at exit 69") Its kind of the start of some promo work I'm doing in my spare time... Either way, here is the shot, let me know what you think - good or bad...


thanks

I like the shot and the processing. Pretty cool.. How did you get the dirt on it?

Cool shot Scott!
Well just pulled the trigger on a wacom intuis4 large tablet........

New toys again~! Woo Hoo! I think you'll enjoy that one quite a bit. :)

My lens arrives tomorrow.... so excited! :)


Just one to share... Playing with the 5d2 and my 24-70.... Having fun with my kiddos... :)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/600016724_S4jB7-XL-1.jpg

[alsoscott]

Cool shot Scott!
Well just pulled the trigger on a wacom intuis4 large tablet........


Wacom tablets are pretty darn cool, I need to use mine more - just cant really seem to keep at it...

Thanks for the kind words everyone, @kristy, the pins were fairly dirty to begin with but with the amount and type of sharpening I applied, the dirt and scratches just seem to pop right out while adding what looks a bit like noise or film grain on the wooden floor.

[disneydork06]

Kristy - that crazy shot of your daughter is what I remember most of her :-P
Scott - great shot! those pins looked very loved.
Randy - I've always wanted to get one. have fun with yours!

[cntry]

Great shots Kristy, natural born model!!
Well off to Too Broke for Sturgis, have a Great weekend all!!

[Dean Rachwitz]

Hey all!

Picked up some new gear this afternoon. New lightstand, and two umbrellas (shoot-thru and reflector) to go with my second shoemount flash that I bought a few months back. Now I have two sets.

Since I can't afford the big-buck strobes, I'm trying the Strobist way. :)

This afternoon, I'm shooting an athlete friend who's trying to get some sponsors. He's already picked up one national sponsor with the help of some shots I did for him earlier, and now they've asked for some of him in action to post on their website. :cool: I hope I can come through for him! If I get some decent results I'll post them up for feedback.

I have to tell you that I'm discouraged with my shots of people most times. I think I just need to read and practice more. Doesn't help that you guys post such kick-butt work all the time. You have set my standards really high. So maybe it does help - it will just take me a while to get there.

If anyone is free and in East Mesa this afternoon and wants to come tell me what I'm doing wrong, feel free to do so! ;) Call me at 480-371-4919.

@Kristy - Love the pics of your daughter. Her 'crazy' pic just made me grin like a fool. Couldn't help it. Great work!

[Kristy]

Thanks for the compliments Randy, Ryan and Dean...

Dean show us your pics from the session.. :) So interested to see...

Got my 70-200 f/4 IS today.... First thoughts.. FLipping sharp! WOWZA. I'm in love with the bokeh.... Second thoughts... The build is not as solid as the f/2.8 model, and the lens is not as fat... but....>?? Also the saturation is not as nice as what comes off of my 24-70.. I find that interesting.

Here are a few.. view them larger here if desired http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/9033164_hFJqL#601051418_2Nmd3..
no PP done, but shot in RAW so a teensy bit of sharpening... teensy...

Special thanks to my cooperative test model... :)
#1
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/601051418_2Nmd3-XL.jpg

#2
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/601051372_GMoaL-XL.jpg

#3
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/601051311_WS8ef-XL.jpg

#4 The bokeh on this one is crazy... SOOC...
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/601051279_kPpuM-XL.jpg

#5
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/601051402_aKnZc-XL.jpg

[jbdavies]

Awesome shots Kristy!! The bokeh is freaken beautiful!! :)

[Kristy]

Awesome shots Kristy!! The bokeh is freaken beautiful!! :)

Thanks Jeremy... Just testing.. :) I have a great test model.. lol..

The bokeh is stupid retarted awesome.. I'm loving it so far. I'm guessing my cleaning day will be interrupted by shooting in between... lol.. :)

Nighty night for this mama. :)

[Dean Rachwitz]

Ok, here's the first one. We shot in a busy gym, so I couldn't put up a background (even if I had one) and there were lots of mirrors to pick up my flashes and so forth. I spent a few hours trying different effects to minimize the background, and ended up with a combination of blur and vignette. Please tell me honestly what you think of my results.

My two flashes are shoot through umbrella high camera left, reflective umbrella low camera right. He turned his head towards me in this shot, kinda screwing up the lighting, but I still like it.

Unfortunately, I spent all that time working on the basic quality JPEG (shot RAW + basic) - totally forgot about the RAW file. I'm such a NOOB! :oops: I will have to go back and do it all over again to get the best sharpness.

I liked the intensity in this pic - I have others where he's not deadlifting 675 lbs. I'l post more as I get to them.

Champion Nutrition is the sponsor, so we wanted that featured prominently.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3754594098_d871f5f3a2_b.jpg


Here's how I had my lights set up. I'd love to hear any feedback you have on this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3753829603_2790e0d776_b.jpg


Kristy - beautiful pics. That lens does have some creamy bokeh! Sharp, too!

[JmprSteve]

Thanks for the compliments Randy, Ryan and Dean...

Dean show us your pics from the session.. :) So interested to see...

Got my 70-200 f/4 IS today.... First thoughts.. FLipping sharp! WOWZA. I'm in love with the bokeh.... Second thoughts... The build is not as solid as the f/2.8 model, and the lens is not as fat... but....>?? Also the saturation is not as nice as what comes off of my 24-70.. I find that interesting.

Here are a few.. view them larger here if desired http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/9033164_hFJqL#601051418_2Nmd3..
no PP done, but shot in RAW so a teensy bit of sharpening... teensy...

Special thanks to my cooperative test model... :)
#1
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/601051418_2Nmd3-XL.jpg


Cute! has the OMG! I've been caught!

[Hatch1921]

Just back from the NPC USA's in Vegas... my wife was in the competition... we shot these the day after... the spray tan has the skin all messed up... but... I still like the shots we got.

I converted the image to black and white as well... just to see how it looked... I dig it.

Skin looks a little smooth with the web compression... full res image has plenty of detail.

Lighting was the Ranger RX/AS and the Deep Octa...

I have a ton of catching up to do... maybe tomorrow evening...

Talk to you all later...

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0001.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0002.jpg

[jbrown7815]

Selling B400/case + stand/brella if anyone is interested. Willing to lower price due to no shipping if we can meet.


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8350833#post8350833

[Hatch1921]

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0003.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0004.jpg

A couple more...

[JmprSteve]

Hatch:
great second set of shots. The refraction of the water doesn't work in the first set - it's doing some funny things to her lower half.
How did Betty do in the competition?

[BrianAZ]

Hatch,

I like the last one best.

[jbrown7815]

Pose on first set is very awkward, second set much better :)

[cntry]

Hatch, You nailed it on this one!! Great shots.
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0003.jpg



A couple more...

[Hatch1921]

Hatch:
great second set of shots. The refraction of the water doesn't work in the first set - it's doing some funny things to her lower half.
How did Betty do in the competition?

Yeah... I like how she looks in the shot... but the distortion isn't doing anything for me... just glad I shot more at different angles... :)

She didn't do well... at least in her mind.. .she didn't break the top 15....

My spin on it... as you know... very few people can do what they do... so...that is an accomplishment to say the least. She is a type "A" personality... so... it's never good enough! LOL

She placed 1st in Jr. Masters...won the Jr. Masters overall, and placed 2nd in her class the week before in LA.

This show was much bigger... with 47 girls in her class alone... and it was the top girls from all over the US... so... it was a tough show. She learned a lot and will go for it again next year...

Hatch,

I like the last one best. Thanks :)

Pose on first set is very awkward, second set much better :) The water distortion is throwing the 1st one off...

Thanks for the comments all.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Hatch, You nailed it on this one!! Great shots.


Many thanks Randy :) I have a few others to process... but...I do like this one a lot. I have some natural light shots to work on as well... all in good time I suppose. LOL

Thanks again,
Hatch

[jbdavies]

Man you guys are boring. :lol:

Great shots Hatch! As always... :)

Well, I went up to Colorado this past weekend to visit my dad. Took a nice little drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. Pretty nice park. The weather was really funky while there. Some parts got SNOW!! SNOW IN JULY!!! :shock:

Anywho, here are two shots that I've gone through so far...

Some lake... can't remember the name. I'll have to look it up...
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7169web.jpg

And, random spot along the road. HDR the tweaked in PS. I'm... 50/50 on this one. Not sure yet... thoughts?
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7166_7_8web.jpg

So those are those... if I like the others, I'll post them. :)

[Hatch1921]

Man you guys are boring. :lol:

Great shots Hatch! As always... :)

Well, I went up to Colorado this past weekend to visit my dad. Took a nice little drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. Pretty nice park. The weather was really funky while there. Some parts got SNOW!! SNOW IN JULY!!! :shock:

Anywho, here are two shots that I've gone through so far...

Some lake... can't remember the name. I'll have to look it up...
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7169web.jpg

And, random spot along the road. HDR the tweaked in PS. I'm... 50/50 on this one. Not sure yet... thoughts?
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7166_7_8web.jpg

So those are those... if I like the others, I'll post them. :)


Thanks Jeremy!

I really like the first shot... the reflection is great! I wonder what the 2nd shot would look like as a high conrast black and white?

Snow in July... I would take it right about now... 115 here in the oven.. .I mean Valley.

[jbdavies]

Thanks Jeremy!

I really like the first shot... the reflection is great! I wonder what the 2nd shot would look like as a high conrast black and white?

Snow in July... I would take it right about now... 115 here in the oven.. .I mean Valley.
Thanks. :)

??
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7166_7_8webBW.jpg

[jbrown7815]

What is a reasonble price to charge for 3 hours of work at a wedding, my first one?

[Hatch1921]

What is a reasonble price to charge for 3 hours of work at a wedding, my first one?


Factor in... your hourly rate + travel(round trip)+post work hours+ any print items/cd incuded = your rate.

What do you want to make net after everything is factored in? $50 an hour take home? Less... more?

Figure 3 hours... 4-500 photos.... maybe less... depends on what you are shooting...formals...candids... etc.

How long does it take you to prep the images... will they be online...do you charge a fee to post them online? Is there a fee for hosting?

Factor it all in... or you stand to make -$1.02 an hour... a few of us have been there...done that!!! Steve...Kristy? Myself included....

Hope this helps...
Hatch

[Kristy]

WOW.... NIce pics Jeremy... I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the first shot.... breathtaking.. It makes me want to go there.. sigh...

Did you have a fun trip?

Frank.. Betty is looking stunning as usual... :) Great job on the pics, you know I already told you.. but it goes without saying. :)

Playing with my lens some more.. what do you all think of this..? I was going for a really dramatic B&W.... is it too heavy for ya?

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/604826445_T39P8-XL.jpg

[Dean Rachwitz]

:(. Have I run afoul of some unspoken POTN rule? Are my photos so bad that you can't say anything positive? I don't understand why I didn't get a single reply to my post on Friday night.

I really look up to you all and truly seek your feedback.

Thanks for the note on Facebook, Kristy. Was hoping for some comment on the lights or something from you all here.

My first attempt at this type of thing, and am looking to the pros for some constructive criticism.

[cntry]

Dean,
I am the old Biker dude here, sometimes it just works out that way, if you get negative feedback, then it is what it is what it is, if you don't get any, sometimes it is a page change, people don't know you etc, post it in the appropriate forum and see what happens. Don't give up POTN and the AZPOTN is a Great place, just sometimes you just hit it wrong.......
cntry


:(. Have I run afoul of some unspoken POTN rule? Are my photos so bad that you can't say anything positive? I don't understand why I didn't get a single reply to my post on Friday night.

I really look up to you all and truly seek your feedback.

Thanks for the note on Facebook, Kristy. Was hoping for some comment on the lights or something from you all here.

My first attempt at this type of thing, and am looking to the pros for some constructive criticism.

[Hatch1921]

:(. Have I run afoul of some unspoken POTN rule? Are my photos so bad that you can't say anything positive? I don't understand why I didn't get a single reply to my post on Friday night.

I really look up to you all and truly seek your feedback.

Thanks for the note on Facebook, Kristy. Was hoping for some comment on the lights or something from you all here.

My first attempt at this type of thing, and am looking to the pros for some constructive criticism.


Dean... sorry for not commenting... I've been a space case the past week... in Vegas until Sunday... catching up on work since...

The shots... just looked again. I can't see anything wrong with them. If anything... maybe a little more fill towards the hands/shorts area but... this is all subjective as it all depends on your goals for the shoot. Looks to be a pretty good ratio from the right to left of his face... maybe a touch more light on the left... but... again.. this is to taste and how you wanted the shots. I would be curios to see the difference if you would have used the umbrella to bounce vs using it as a shoot through...

I think you did a really nice job... just my $.02

Hatch

[Kristy]

:(. Have I run afoul of some unspoken POTN rule? Are my photos so bad that you can't say anything positive? I don't understand why I didn't get a single reply to my post on Friday night.

I really look up to you all and truly seek your feedback.

Thanks for the note on Facebook, Kristy. Was hoping for some comment on the lights or something from you all here.

My first attempt at this type of thing, and am looking to the pros for some constructive criticism.


Hey Dean... I'm sorry.. I did reply on FB so that's why I didn't reply here.. I think I suggested that you can lighten them back up and let the gym show, because the location is cool. I was hoping to see few more shots.. as you mentioned a few others that you really liked. :)

The images look really sharp.. in one of the shots, the guy is holding a barbell, and it's crooked. That bothers me a little bit, but I hate to nitpick at peoples photos. IMO, it's art... so if you love it, does it matter what everyone else thinks?

Of course we love feedback... but often times I am not qualified to give proper feedback.. I just shoot what I see, and sometimes I like it, and sometimes I don't.. sometimes I miss focus and get mad.. you know.. we are all learning and struggling along.

I hope we have not alienated you, as I do not think it was intentional. Often times I don't comment on something if I am super busy, or if I just have nothing to say... I know that sounds dumb. But if it was terrible, I would surely say something to help you improve. :)

[Kristy]

One more thing... maybe it's that NIkon you have... lol... TOTALLY kidding! It just popped into my head. I almost joined you over there.. who knows, maybe some day I will. :)

[Dean Rachwitz]

Ok, thanks guys. Just was worried I either really sucked or pissed someone off somehow. :). Probably shouldn't post after a few beers, too.

[Hatch1921]

Ok, thanks guys. Just was worried I either really sucked or pissed someone off somehow. :). Probably shouldn't post after a few beers, too.


Nah... "we love you man" LOL that is what I would say after a few beers. LOL

I need to look at the rest of the shots... just looked at the one you posted in the forum.

All is well :)

[cntry]

Speakin of a few beers...... just installed a wacom 4 anyone naked want to tell me, what the heck......... lol I will figure it out I hope.
ps. the mouse works.... lol

going to photoshop to see if it is any better.....

ps Jeremy..............wow nice Glass on the lake!

[cntry]

Well the pen doesn't work, the mouse does...........downloaded the software from their site dvd rom died yesterday........ actually I suck at photoshop anyway, thought this might help...... hey Jay kelp me out here!? Kelp lol I'll get it eventually haha

second edit........ damn Jager bombers...........

[jbdavies]

What is a reasonble price to charge for 3 hours of work at a wedding, my first one?
5 million bucks sounds good to me. LOL

Factor in... your hourly rate + travel(round trip)+post work hours+ any print items/cd incuded = your rate.

What do you want to make net after everything is factored in? $50 an hour take home? Less... more?

Figure 3 hours... 4-500 photos.... maybe less... depends on what you are shooting...formals...candids... etc.

How long does it take you to prep the images... will they be online...do you charge a fee to post them online? Is there a fee for hosting?

Factor it all in... or you stand to make -$1.02 an hour... a few of us have been there...done that!!! Steve...Kristy? Myself included....

Hope this helps...
Hatch
Yeah...

WOW.... NIce pics Jeremy... I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the first shot.... breathtaking.. It makes me want to go there.. sigh...

Did you have a fun trip?

Frank.. Betty is looking stunning as usual... :) Great job on the pics, you know I already told you.. but it goes without saying. :)

Playing with my lens some more.. what do you all think of this..? I was going for a really dramatic B&W.... is it too heavy for ya?

Thanks Kristy. :) I did have fun. Always do... when we have stuff planned. LOL

I like your edit/shot/thingydohillywhopper. :) I don't think it's too dark.

:(. Have I run afoul of some unspoken POTN rule? Are my photos so bad that you can't say anything positive? I don't understand why I didn't get a single reply to my post on Friday night.

I really look up to you all and truly seek your feedback.

Thanks for the note on Facebook, Kristy. Was hoping for some comment on the lights or something from you all here.

My first attempt at this type of thing, and am looking to the pros for some constructive criticism.
I thought about it... but I know NOTHING about lighting... so I skipped it. lol They look good to me... but that's coming from me.

Speakin of a few beers...... just installed a wacom 4 anyone naked want to tell me, what the heck......... lol I will figure it out I hope.
ps. the mouse works.... lol

going to photoshop to see if it is any better.....

ps Jeremy..............wow nice Glass on the lake!
Thanks. :) And good luck with your tablet. I really want to get one of those.

[JmprSteve]

:(. Have I run afoul of some unspoken POTN rule? Are my photos so bad that you can't say anything positive? I don't understand why I didn't get a single reply to my post on Friday night.

I really look up to you all and truly seek your feedback.

Thanks for the note on Facebook, Kristy. Was hoping for some comment on the lights or something from you all here.

My first attempt at this type of thing, and am looking to the pros for some constructive criticism.


Dean:
I agree with Hatch to use a bounce umbrella instead of a shoot thru in this situation. You have a little more control over where the light is hitting with a bounce. In the first picture the face is not as sharp as I would like it (the sponsors logo is sharp but the face looks a little oof). You might want to stop down a bit and up the power of the lights (or move them closer). The crop is a bit off for me, the weights are cut off and you cropped at the knee (usually you shouldn't crop at a joint - knee, elbow, etc). But that's to taste.
I've been traveling between East Mesa and West Phoenix - my dad had knee replacement surgery and I've been helping my mom at home.

If you do a re-shoot let me know, I can bring the ab800's and use the modeling light to help see what the light is going to do.

here's a link to an article by Don Giannatti about using Bounce and shoot through umbrellas: http://www.lighting-essentials.com/shoot-thru-umbrella-and-bounce-umbrella-a-comparison/

[disneydork06]

hello again from the east coast. great shots everyone. Dean, I too like to bounce my flash in an umbrella. kinda wraps the light. anyways, I'm thinking of going to a park tomorrow after work and bring my camera again...not sure which park yet cause I get off at 430...

[friscomgm]

Guys if I can jump in super late here and ask if anyone here is also part of the AZ Strobists group on Flickr??

http://www.flickr.com/groups/azstrobists/

We are looking to get together for an impromptu meet tomorrow in Scottsdale to discuss future workshops, lighting techniques, etc!

[Hatch1921]

Guys if I can jump in super late here and ask if anyone here is also part of the AZ Strobists group on Flickr??

http://www.flickr.com/groups/azstrobists/

We are looking to get together for an impromptu meet tomorrow in Scottsdale to discuss future workshops, lighting techniques, etc!


I place photos in there... but... haven't really joined in on the conversations.... will have to check it out.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Thanks, all. Sorry for the whining! :oops: Kristy - I always appreciate your feedback. In spite of your inferior equipment, you take pretty good pictures. hehehehe :D JUST kidding. I very nearly bought Canon when I got back into photography last year.

Steve, thanks for that detailed feedback. In my thinking, the shoot-thru would offer a softer, more uniform light, whereas the bounce is harder. I originally bought just the bounce, but decided to try the shoot-thru also to see what it looked like and thought the results were good. Anyways I have both so I'll try the bounce next time.

I might be able to sharpen up his face a bit more...if I edit the RAW this time instead of the basic JPEG. :oops: Doh!

I struggled with the crop. In order to get more of his legs in, I'd obviously have to pull back, and that would decrease the size of his torso and face. But I agree it would better if I hadn't chopped his legs off. Just not sure how to achieve the results I was looking for.

Thanks for the offer of the ABs. Let me guess, I won't get addicted if I try it just one time? :lol:

I'll check out that article.

Dean:
I agree with Hatch to use a bounce umbrella instead of a shoot thru in this situation. You have a little more control over where the light is hitting with a bounce. In the first picture the face is not as sharp as I would like it (the sponsors logo is sharp but the face looks a little oof). You might want to stop down a bit and up the power of the lights (or move them closer). The crop is a bit off for me, the weights are cut off and you cropped at the knee (usually you shouldn't crop at a joint - knee, elbow, etc). But that's to taste.
I've been traveling between East Mesa and West Phoenix - my dad had knee replacement surgery and I've been helping my mom at home.

If you do a re-shoot let me know, I can bring the ab800's and use the modeling light to help see what the light is going to do.

here's a link to an article by Don Giannatti about using Bounce and shoot through umbrellas: http://www.lighting-essentials.com/shoot-thru-umbrella-and-bounce-umbrella-a-comparison/

[cntry]

Wacom Intous 4 large = what a trip!! ......... "slight learning curve" = LOL, kind of like adobe Illustrator! haha This will be a hoot I can see now.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Guys if I can jump in super late here and ask if anyone here is also part of the AZ Strobists group on Flickr??

http://www.flickr.com/groups/azstrobists/

We are looking to get together for an impromptu meet tomorrow in Scottsdale to discuss future workshops, lighting techniques, etc!

Didn't know about the group, but I'm a member now. :)

[JmprSteve]

Thanks for the offer of the ABs. Let me guess, I won't get addicted if I try it just one time? :lol:

I'll check out that article.

Not with the Alien Bees, but if you use the Elinchrom Ranger with the Deep Throat that Hatch has..... well then all bets are off!

The AB's are a good system, but the quality of light from the Ranger/Deep Throat is sweet!

[jbrown7815]

As far as using a flash at a wedding,what is everyones opinion on it? I would rather bounce an Alien Bee off the ceiling, than rely on high ISO shooting. I will be in a typical church. How often or not do yall use lights in a ceremony?


Thanks all!

[JmprSteve]

As far as using a flash at a wedding,what is everyones opinion on it? I would rather bounce an Alien Bee off the ceiling, than rely on high ISO shooting. I will be in a typical church. How often or not do yall use lights in a ceremony?


Thanks all!

Never shot a wedding so take this with a grain of salt.
Check with the church to make sure that you can use flash during the ceremony.
Personally, I'd use a speedlite on a bracket with some type of diffuser. This set-up will give you the ability to move around, if you have an assistant they could use a second speedlite to add fill. Setting up an AB will be limiting and you'll need to ensure that the equipment is not blocking anyones view of the ceremony and is out of the way (you don't want anyone tripping the light and getting hurt or trashing your equipment).
Whatever you decide to use, make sure you have a backup plan (and equipment) just in case.

Again that's my best guess.

[jbrown7815]

Thanks! I'm thinking similar things. I was hoping If flash is allowed, if maybe I could just setup up a B800 in a corner somewhere,and bounce it. I'm highly considering renting a 5dmk2, so need no flash for the ceremony.


Anyone want to rent me theirs?(seriously)


:D

[Hatch1921]

Couple of shots from the competition the day before... the pool shots.

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0005.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0006.jpg

[jbrown7815]

Oh my, now it all makes sense, she's a body builder.... Hence that pose in the water that I thought was weird that totally makes sense now.

[cntry]

Well after a few hours with the Wacom, I think I'm gonna like!!

[Hatch1921]

Oh my, now it all makes sense, she's a body builder.... Hence that pose in the water that I thought was weird that totally makes sense now.

No worries... just so you can see the difference... this is a bodybuilder...

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/betty/0007.jpg

Figure is much... much smaller... ;)

[Hatch1921]

Well after a few hours with the Wacom, I think I'm gonna like!!


Sounds like fun! I wouldn't mind giving one a shot in the future... they give a level of control you just can't get with the mouse.

Glad you dig it.
Hatch

[Dean Rachwitz]

Here's a couple more from the shoot.

Struggling with getting the white balance set consistently here. I feel like the lighting is...ok. I also darkened the backgrounds in these but not as much and didn't blur them as in the previous shot, per Kristy's suggestion.

Still learning. Any feedback welcome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3771287178_d96f270818_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3770424383_c20f440f1b_b.jpg

[Dean Rachwitz]

Man you guys are boring. :lol:

Great shots Hatch! As always... :)

Well, I went up to Colorado this past weekend to visit my dad. Took a nice little drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. Pretty nice park. The weather was really funky while there. Some parts got SNOW!! SNOW IN JULY!!! :shock:

Anywho, here are two shots that I've gone through so far...

Some lake... can't remember the name. I'll have to look it up...
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7169web.jpg

And, random spot along the road. HDR the tweaked in PS. I'm... 50/50 on this one. Not sure yet... thoughts?
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_7166_7_8web.jpg

So those are those... if I like the others, I'll post them. :)

Jeremy - love the first one. Very beautiful, love the reflection. The second one has potential, but I'd like to see a little more contrast. I like Hatch's B&W, but might even make it a little contrastier.

[Hatch1921]

WOW.... NIce pics Jeremy... I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the first shot.... breathtaking.. It makes me want to go there.. sigh...

Did you have a fun trip?

Frank.. Betty is looking stunning as usual... :) Great job on the pics, you know I already told you.. but it goes without saying. :)

Playing with my lens some more.. what do you all think of this..? I was going for a really dramatic B&W.... is it too heavy for ya?

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/604826445_T39P8-XL.jpg
Really nice Kristy! Looks like you are having fun with the new lens.

[Hatch1921]

Here's a couple more from the shoot.

Struggling with getting the white balance set consistently here. I feel like the lighting is...ok. I also darkened the backgrounds in these but not as much and didn't blur them as in the previous shot, per Kristy's suggestion.

Still learning. Any feedback welcome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3771287178_d96f270818_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3770424383_c20f440f1b_b.jpg

I don't know if I would change much with these. Maybe a little levels adjustment on the second shot... but... could be my monitor...

Nice work!
Hatch

[JmprSteve]

Here's a couple more from the shoot.

Struggling with getting the white balance set consistently here. I feel like the lighting is...ok. I also darkened the backgrounds in these but not as much and didn't blur them as in the previous shot, per Kristy's suggestion.

Still learning. Any feedback welcome.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3770424383_c20f440f1b_b.jpg
did a quick edit on the image using photoshop.
level adjustment (set the white point on the lettering, black point is dark shadow area, mid-point moved from 1.00 to 1.05 or so)
added a curves layer
did a little clean up on the face
removed the light reflections in the mirror
changed the crop to post to potn
that's it.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Thanks, Hatch! I really need to calibrate my monitor. :(

Steve, thanks for your work. I agree I needed to lighten things up a bit. What did you do with the curves?

Here's another, with more leg - per Steve's request. :)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3771481492_9e2fed7c65_b.jpg

[JmprSteve]

Steve, thanks for your work. I agree I needed to lighten things up a bit. What did you do with the curves?


Here's the settings I used

[disneydork06]

Guys if I can jump in super late here and ask if anyone here is also part of the AZ Strobists group on Flickr??

http://www.flickr.com/groups/azstrobists/

We are looking to get together for an impromptu meet tomorrow in Scottsdale to discuss future workshops, lighting techniques, etc!
part of the group but not anywhere close to town to join a meeting :-)
As far as using a flash at a wedding,what is everyones opinion on it? I would rather bounce an Alien Bee off the ceiling, than rely on high ISO shooting. I will be in a typical church. How often or not do yall use lights in a ceremony?


Thanks all!
I just use my flash cause I've shot in some large churches so I don't think I'd get the right light from all angles if I were moving around some. and I just use my omnibounce diffuser to soften the light.
but really you got to talk to the church or the person doing the ceremony as to whether or not they allow flash. i wanna say most do but you never know

[nuklehead]

Finally figured out how to use the back focus!! SO excited about how that is working for me! and it re-kindled my love for my plastic nifty fifty ... and now I can keep up with this lil guy ....

http://klicken.smugmug.com/photos/606381019_r8viW-M.jpg

[cntry]

Just about time for a get together up north I think...............?

[BrianAZ]

Just about time for a get together up north I think...............?


Up North?????

You mean like Scottsdale? :cool:

[jbdavies]

Finally figured out how to use the back focus!! SO excited about how that is working for me! and it re-kindled my love for my plastic nifty fifty ... and now I can keep up with this lil guy ....

http://klicken.smugmug.com/photos/606381019_r8viW-M.jpg
Nice pic Barbie! Looks like you've got the hang of things. I still don't use that thing... don't really get/know how to. LOL

[disneydork06]

great shot barbie! back focus is so fun! idk how I lived w/o it :-P

[nuklehead]

thanks guys!
... it makes taking pics of a moving bobble head like my son SOOO much better!

[cntry]

nagh, I think a Scotsdale meet is perfect

Up North?????

You mean like Scottsdale? :cool:

[jbdavies]

nagh, I think a Scotsdale meet is perfect
In the fall. :)

SEDONA! SEDONA! SEDONA!

:D

[cntry]

Up North?????

You mean like Scottsdale? :cool:
Thanks Brian, six years here and I'm done, have fun in scottsdale............