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My PLM did come in today.. Along with my vagabond II.
the white shoot through cover shipped yesterday. I figured it was going to take at least a couple more weeks

regardless of what strobe I get I still can't decide between a PLM and a softbox =/

The V2 PLMs are going to have a speedring so the flash tube is centered. And, there will be an elinchrome ring adapter. So, the Genesis will work as well as the AB.

I have two Med SBs but once I got my PLMs I tend to use them. Easy to get up and ready and nice light.

I posted a couple of images from my first shoot with the PLM earlier (6753) a couple of post later there are lighting diagrams and a link to two galleries of images I did with PLMs.

^Damn! That's an awesome band shot! I love the post processing!!

Very well done!

Very nice Peter.
A couple of additional minutes cleaning up some distracting details will make it even better.
Something silver is "growing" out of the shoulder of the guy in the black v neck.
Water bottle just to their left on the ground.
Little nobbies growing out of the two watch caps.
scab or something on the lower lip of the guy on the right.

I'd also burn the houses darker. And, clone out the light colored piece of wood or stone to their right on the ground.

Great look overall.

good color tones petey !

hey i am going to new york this week.. i might call you for info on the best way to park and subway it..

or does anybody know the better way to hang out in Manhattan with out the crazy parking fees?

like park in at some outskirts commuter area, and then take the subway inward to the city?

phamster

pham free parking on the weekends...I go to SoHo park on the street for free, than take the subway around. During the week...hmm kinda screwed. I have accounts in Jersey city and they charge the same. About $22.00 for 10 hours. What you would save in parking (maybe) .....you would pay in transit fees.

Was asked to shoot a fashion show tonight. Not sure what to expect or what (lights) to take. I have never shot a fashion runway. I have 3 ab800s, softbox, bd ... Hmm any suggestions.

blatallic wrote in post #9788206
Was asked to shoot a fashion show tonight. Not sure what to expect or what (lights) to take. I have never shot a fashion runway. I have 3 ab800s, softbox, bd ... Hmm any suggestions.

Runway fashion shows are bright enough to shoot without a flash. But if ever you need one, a speedlight will be fine.

blatallic wrote in post #9788206
Was asked to shoot a fashion show tonight. Not sure what to expect or what (lights) to take. I have never shot a fashion runway. I have 3 ab800s, softbox, bd ... Hmm any suggestions.

No strobes for runway shooting. Its all pretty much done on ambient lighting. If you need one, a small flash at low power on camera is sometimes allowed.

Thanks guys. We ll see what happens. Thanks for the tips!!!

just a rough, final edit to come!

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