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"Photo of the day" - May 2008
- Thread starter Doylem
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I don't really think it's the models' fault here... You'd need INCREDIBLE actors to actually make a real difference. You say a good actor can give that hint of emotion or internal conflict, and that's true... But in a still photo where they only have one moment to tell their story, it's more about the mise-en-scene then their acting ability. After all, you can keep on shooting until you get the right facial expression - for acting purposes, stills are MUCH more forgiving then actual video.
I personally really like these photos though. I do agree that they would be better if they included more hints / explanation about the actual circumstances, rather then just presenting us with the final outcome..
Wow, awesome shot
. Those colors are impressive! Mind if I ask what camera you are using?
Yeah, a little direction (and many takes) can go a long way, but I firmly believe that a good actor can communicate a lot in a single frame. I've seen a lot of old 8x10 glossies that actors used to include in their portfolios (my dad was in the business decades ago; I have no idea if this is still common practice). These would often be character studies meant to be captured in a single shot, and I was always impressed by how skillfully and subtly the actors were able to suggest character traits in those photos. Some of the costumes were hardly convincing, but the faces could really make up for it.
Wow, awesome shot
Thanks Everythingisnt, It's a Pentax K10d .
Doylem this is one of my favourite images of yours. I don't know if it's the whole setting/composition/lighting/colour thing or if it's just the fact you have a tractor in it.
Nice mix of light, contrast, and texture..
And by the way I finally figured out the secret behind your username/avatar... Drink! Feck! Arse!
Having spent a lot of time around one of those tractors as a kid, your photo really makes me feel that longing for the simple life once again! Is this with a wide angle lens ?(I think so...)
As for me, this day was one of those days when a 600mm equivalent telephoto lens really comes in handy!
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Gator
Panasonic L1 + ZD 70-300mm
Gator
Panasonic L1 + ZD 70-300mm
Pretty windy day here in Phoenix, gusting in the high 40s to 50s. (The flag in the top left is evidence of the wind!)
They managed to get her down!
They managed to get her down!
EDIT: For future reference, does anyone know how to delete your own post?!
Just report your post to the mods.
The little red and white triangle at the bottom-left of every post.
EDIT: Also, remember to reduce the size of the images that you quote. Including the <timg> brackets, or just adding a "t" before the IMG that you would see in the quote.
Thank you!Just report your post to the mods.
The little red and white triangle at the bottom-left of every post.
EDIT: Also, remember to reduce the size of the images that you quote. Including the <timg> brackets, or just adding a "t" before the IMG that you would see in the quote.
Ahhh, I thought we were supposed to reduce the size of images we quote, I never knew how so I tried not to comment on peoples pictures. Thank you!
Going Squirrely
Falls Church, VA
May 21
Nikon D3
70-180 Micro-Nikkor
1/80 sec @ f/7.1
ISO 1250
I had set out to do some macro shooting, toting the 70-180 with a Kenko extension tube, and after having shot some nice flowers here-and-there I stopped in to chat with a neighbor. She lives on the ground floor of the condo development and likes to feed the squirrels. When they began coming right up to us, I hastily removed the extension tube, sat down in the doorway leading out to her patio and started firing away..... Certainly this is NOT the lens I would normally use for such shooting, but I was happy with how well it did in a pinch. Lighting conditions were not great -- a very cloudy, overcast day with the threat of rain any minute, but then the sun would unexpectedly pop out for a second or two. So I had fun "going squirrely" this afternoon......
Falls Church, VA
May 21
Nikon D3
70-180 Micro-Nikkor
1/80 sec @ f/7.1
ISO 1250
I had set out to do some macro shooting, toting the 70-180 with a Kenko extension tube, and after having shot some nice flowers here-and-there I stopped in to chat with a neighbor. She lives on the ground floor of the condo development and likes to feed the squirrels. When they began coming right up to us, I hastily removed the extension tube, sat down in the doorway leading out to her patio and started firing away..... Certainly this is NOT the lens I would normally use for such shooting, but I was happy with how well it did in a pinch. Lighting conditions were not great -- a very cloudy, overcast day with the threat of rain any minute, but then the sun would unexpectedly pop out for a second or two. So I had fun "going squirrely" this afternoon......
Morning Blues
New York City
May 16th, 2008
D40 | 1/100 at ƒ/4.2 | 26 mm | ISO 200
How do you open the lid without spilling a drop onto it??? What's the trick? Cool photo!
Hi Doylem, this is another one of the most beautiful pics I have seen
I am yet another admirer of this photo.
The Forbidden City
I love the focus / DOF on this one. Definitely worth the pain of trying to manually focus at 1.4 (I find 1.8 hard enough!)
The Sights of Beijing
Nikon D80 + 55-200 VR
Exposure: Aperture Priority (Auto ISO)
Shutter Speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55mm
Flash: Off
ISO: 250
I like this photo more for the fact of me being able to focus correctly than for the photo per se.
Manual focusing with the 50mm at f/1.4 can be a real pain in the....
I love the focus / DOF on this one. Definitely worth the pain of trying to manually focus at 1.4 (I find 1.8 hard enough!)
The Sights of Beijing
Nikon D80 + 55-200 VR
Exposure: Aperture Priority (Auto ISO)
Shutter Speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55mm
Flash: Off
ISO: 250
