Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #9796767
Excuse me while I step way out on a limb...

My darling bride agreed to let me experiment on her in advance of shooting a family friend tomorrow afternoon and here's the pick of the litter. Please shred these at will...

Vigorous C&C Welcome...

#3 and 6 for me.... The others have too much going on in the way of shadows on her face and the background... (sorry.. i can be picky).

Hatch is right that if you underexpose the background, you'll be happier with the pop of your subject. I would meter the bg and go under by a bit, and then use the flash to illuminate the subject.

Using camera flashes outdoors in full sun can be difficult.. you are trying to overpower the sun with a source that isn't quite strong enough for hte job, so the results can be less than perfect IMO.... but I have a problem with expectations.

Really difficult to shoot when the sun is too sunny unless you are in a fully shaded area with the light bouncing back into your subject from the concrete. Reflectors for fill work nicely in this situation, and you could use your camera flash to give it a teensy bit of pop.. dial it down to -1/3 or -2/3 depending.. and bare flash will work.

Always remember when shooting women folk... we like lots of soft light on our faces.. it makes us look *younger* and more radiant... a sure hit with any girl I know... shadows on our faces in the wrong places... just don't make us happy... (hee he)

Hope that helps a teensy bit.. I think Hatch did a great job of giving you the more "technical" side of what I just said.. but hey.. I'm a chick.. what'd ya want? lol...

Quick edit.. . tighter crop as the polka dots command more attention.... and boost saturation, contrast, warm it up.... little curves adjust...? I think the shots have the ability to clean up nicely.. but also
think you can perfect it more in camera to save time on the back end... ?

Before and after follows..... Hope you don't mind.. I can remove it if you like.. just say the word... (too warm maybe... ?)

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9797864
Got to Cave Creek Rec Area too late to do much searching, and really didn't find much in the way of wildflowers. So I broke out my flashy thingy and had my buddy hold it camera right and shot this little bunch.

pretty.... I have a shot of that flower from a couple of years ago and it has been one of my favorites. I hope to find one again this year....

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #9798092
Boy I sure don't see how Kristy can accuse us of generating too much testosterone this week.

Dean and Frank are doing flowers and I'm doing portraits. Must be global warming...

okay, okay, okay... so for ONE DAY... your testosterone levels took a small dip..... Are you guys ovulating or something? And don't get all emotional on me either....

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scottcolbath wrote in post #9800588
All of you guys never cease to amaze me with your beautiful pics.

I went looking for bald eagles again yesterday and came up empty.

I was at the Gerlach nature photography class all day on Saturday. It was well worth the $90 to me.

S.C.

how was that class? I really wanted to go but it was my wifes birthday that day so I spent the day with her. $90 sounded like a great value for a full days worth of training.

Kristy wrote in post #9800618
Are you guys ovulating or something? And don't get all emotional on me either....

THAT is freakin' hysterical!

Kristy wrote in post #9800618
okay, okay, okay... so for ONE DAY... your testosterone levels took a small dip..... Are you guys ovulating or something? And don't get all emotional on me either....

I Need A Tissue...

(and yes, your edit is a tad warm...)

Thanks for the feedback.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #9800983
I Need A Tissue...

(and yes, your edit is a tad warm...)

Thanks for the feedback.

a tad warm...... (I think a ton warm... but... you're the one with tears in your eyes....)

AZAlphaDog wrote in post #9800960
THAT is freakin' hysterical!

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #9800983
I Need A Tissue...

(and yes, your edit is a tad warm...)

Thanks for the feedback.

hahaha! Men may not ovulate, but you definitely have a "cycle" all of your own..... I dare not say more... (hee hee)

Kristy wrote in post #9801101
a tad warm...... (I think a ton warm... but... you're the one with tears in your eyes....)

I slave over a hot camera all day and this is the thanks I get!!??

I'm going home to Mother!!!!

Does anyone here do stock photography by chance? I just received a referral from a client needing stock photography and unfortunately I have no experience in that avenue. If any of you do, please pm me and i'll fill you in on the details. This is local and their office is up by Scottsdale Airpark.

Thanks!
Eric

matrix311 wrote in post #9801182
Does anyone here do stock photography by chance? I just received a referral from a client needing stock photography and unfortunately I have no experience in that avenue. If any of you do, please pm me and i'll fill you in on the details. This is local and their office is up by Scottsdale Airpark.

Thanks!
Eric

I've never heard of someone being hired up front to do "Stock" photography.

matrix311 wrote in post #9800875
how was that class? I really wanted to go but it was my wifes birthday that day so I spent the day with her. $90 sounded like a great value for a full days worth of training.

The class was both entertaining and educational for me. There were many "I didn't know that" moments and I hope that I can remember all the tips I learned and employ them when I'm shooting nature.

S.C.

Kristy wrote in post #9801110
hahaha! Men may not ovulate, but you definitely have a "cycle" all of your own..... I dare not say more... (hee hee)

Yeah, I have my "cycles".

yikes, i've fallen behind on posts also...

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Hatch1921 wrote in post #9790367
So far behind on all the threads. A big congrats Dean on the magazine...very cool.

Some shots from the White Tanks... flowers are just starting to bloom... another week or so and they should be in full force.
Hatch

@ hatch, great flower shots!

JmprSteve wrote in post #9791986
I went to the Hawaiian Festival at Tempe Town Lake and played around with my 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS
It's a fun lens just need to work with it some more!

ISO 100 ss 1/80 at 100mm

@ steve, nice shot! is the 100mm L worth the money?

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #9796767
Excuse me while I step way out on a limb...

My darling bride agreed to let me experiment on her in advance of shooting a family friend tomorrow afternoon and here's the pick of the litter. Please shred these at will...
Vigorous C&C Welcome...

@ jay, great shots of your wifey!

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9797864
Got to Cave Creek Rec Area too late to do much searching, and really didn't find much in the way of wildflowers. So I broke out my flashy thingy and had my buddy hold it camera right and shot this little bunch.

@ dean, lovely flower!

Kristy wrote in post #9800618
okay, okay, okay... so for ONE DAY... your testosterone levels took a small dip..... Are you guys ovulating or something? And don't get all emotional on me either....

@ kristy, guy's getting "all emotional" no way?! hahah... j/k.

Heading to the White Tanks... love this time of year... weather is awesome!

Thanks for the kudos Lilminijpc

Jay... did you shoot this morning or are you going out later this evening?

lilminijpc wrote in post #9801810
yikes, i've fallen behind on posts also...

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@ steve, nice shot! is the 100mm L worth the money?


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well, I've only shot a handfull of images but my initial impression is yes. Can't wait for this weekend, I'll be heading to the Superstitions and try some macro.

I got the lens thru B&H ($65 Canon instant rebate) and Bill me later for 6 months makes the lens very affordable!

JmprSteve wrote in post #9803039
well, I've only shot a handfull of images but my initial impression is yes. Can't wait for this weekend, I'll be heading to the Superstitions and try some macro.

I got the lens thru B&H ($65 Canon instant rebate) and Bill me later for 6 months makes the lens very affordable!

Steve, let me know if you want some company.