Longboarding Critique

Hey everyone. This is my first time attempting anything like this and I am wondering how I did. Lots of experimentation. Lots of learning to do. Both were shot with 5D MkII, EF 17-40 f/4L, and 430 EXII off camera.

I am looking for advice on lighting, poses, location, composition. One thing I learned is shooting at night is so hard lol. Anyway enjoy!

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i really like the second one. i think if some light was on his back side it would keep his torso from disapearing into the backround. or perhaps if you had been about a foot to the right?

i can still dig it tho

both look great. nice job

Only took 4 days for someone to comment! lol. Thanks Brian and Paul. I actually have a couple more done now I shall post them...

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#1 from the new ones you posted is awesome. i like the perspective from the wide angle lens

*at least people comment on your shots. mine usually get looked over or maybe one comment that says 'cool' but nothing constructive that helps me know what works and what doesnt.

I really like the perspective on these. They are perhaps missing a little sense of motion, in my opinion.

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I really like the perspective on these. They are perhaps missing a little sense of motion, in my opinion.

Thanks! And yes I know. Thats the part that really bugs me. I have to play around with shutter speeds a bit more next time. I think I can nail it with a little experimentation.

i like them. the shadows are a little intense ... maybe turn the flash down a little bit

I agree with orena you should turn the flash down to reduce the intensity of the shadow. All the same. Nice job.

Dope shots...i own one but i never thought of some pans on it

maybe some 2nd curtain sync will help with the motion.

I really like these, especially #3. #1 would've been the best, but is just a bit too tight. Nice to see some longboarding cropping up in here now; can't wait to see more!!

Thanks beano. Its great to hear that people like what I can do. Helps keep myself motivated. I hope to be trying this again soon!

A cool idea. I have always had this picture in my head of an awesome mountain road with big sloping u bends with a longboarder carving nice and low around the corner.

Thanks dan.

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