Photo of the Day October 2014

[acearchie]

Alright, I'll bite.

Your lighting is always spot on, your PP is always great, your models are always gorgeous (yes, I'm jealous). But er…what's going on with your framing recently? I imagine it's intentional, but I just don't get it…care to explain?

It's an attempt at being hip, trendy and cool. The brand that my friend has started is very hipster and cool and this is the sort of thing that they like. The sort of photography that breaks the rules and isn't that traditional.

I don't mind it but I am far from even beginning to get to grips with it.

The other reason was that I had to get multiple shots of 12ish different garments and I needed to have a way to think outside the box and get some variation!

Bec by Adam_Campbell, on Flickr

Love the lighting on this. Do you shoot in your own studio or rent?

I remember discussing this one previously! Still feels a bit like it's falling over to me! Is there anyway to get more to the right and therefore more straight on with the chimneys?

Have you ever thought about renting/borrowing a tilt shift and ticking this shot off once and for all?

Another one from me from the last lookbook I did.

As always, comments appreciated!


Candy Cartel 2014 LookBook by acearchie, on Flickr

 

[Apple fanboy]

As always, comments appreciated!

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Candy Cartel 2014 LookBook by acearchie, on Flickr

Love this location Archie. A great place for some portraits.

Mine for today. Playing with ND filters to get some still water. Comments always welcome.

DSC_0655 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

D300, 24-70 mm @ 24 mm. 10 Second exposure @ f 22. ISO 200

 

[The Bad Guy]

It's an attempt at being hip, trendy and cool. The brand that my friend has started is very hipster and cool and this is the sort of thing that they like. The sort of photography that breaks the rules and isn't that traditional.

I don't mind it but I am far from even beginning to get to grips with it.

The other reason was that I had to get multiple shots of 12ish different garments and I needed to have a way to think outside the box and get some variation!

Ooooh....edgy.

Love the lighting on this. Do you shoot in your own studio or rent?

I rent. Well, with the exception of actually paying money. It's a pretty cosy arrangement.

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

A two frame/image pano. of the Sugarloaf at Hallet Cove Conservation park, South Australia.

 

[MCH-1138]

That's a gorgeous shot.

Another stunner.

Thanks, both, for the kind words. A few more chimpanzees for today.


Chimpanzees (7119) by MCH-1138, on Flickr

D7000 • Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 @ 135mm • 1/250 @ f/4

 

[kingalexthe1st]

Thanks, both, for the kind words. A few more chimpanzees for today.

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Chimpanzees (7119) by MCH-1138, on Flickr

D7000 • Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 @ 135mm • 1/250 @ f/4

Wow! Nice! There's some real intimacy to these. Keep 'em coming!

Alex

 

[Doylem]

I wonder how it works because the art museum allows photography.

You may have permission to photograph something... but that doesn't make it yours!

 

[The Bad Guy]

I had permission to photograph this.


Bec & Ally by Adam_Campbell, on Flickr

 

[oblomow]

The largest predator in our country

 

[kenoh]

All the leaves are Brown and the sky is grey...

The leaves are turning beautiful colours now. Tried to capture some of them as they are gorgeous shades of Red right now.

 

[Cheese&Apple]

For MacRy because I know he's been missing this guy.

 

[Designer Dale]

I rarely make prints of my photographs, but I'm thinking of having a print done of this; I'm rather fond of this photograph. "Red Man"

Side thought: Any suggestions as to what I should do when posting my photographs online, particularly this website? I see many of you have watermarks. I've never created such a beast before, but I'm leery about others printing my photographs without consent, possibly for distribution. Or am I simply a paranoid patty in that regard?

If I change the dpi of this to 150 in PhotoShop it will print a descent 5x7, but that's about it. 300 is good print resolution but then the print size goes down to around 2.5x4 inches. Because it's a painting you might be able to make an 11x14 out of it at 72 dpi, which you couldn't do with a photograph because of the lost definition. Watermarking never stopped anyone from stealing images, it just gives you some more legal ground to stand on if you find a commercial operation using your stuff for profit. The only way to avoid this is to not post on-line.

Given the temperament of the Native Americans in my area, I suggest changing the title of your images of them.

Dale

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

The drumming circle and some of the fire spinners practicing without flames, from last Friday night.

 

[MacRy]

Image



For MacRy because I know he's been missing this guy.

Thanks Peter. I do love a nice shot of a Puffin

 

[Apple fanboy]

Probably my favourite from Sunday.

DSC_0644 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

Comments appreciated.

 

[gaswerks]

bearspaw, near calgary alberta ...

 

[Alimar]

Niagara Falls State Park panorama (reduced 50%) iPhone 6 Plus, ISO 32, 4.15, 1/2198, f2.275, 4.15 (35mm equiv: 29mm).

 

[Doylem]

An action shot from the Rugby League Final (that's a joke for Brits only)...

 

[acearchie]

Probably my favourite from Sunday.

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Comments appreciated.

Only because you said comments were okay!

I think the framing is a tad conservative and banged in the middle. I think I would prefer seeing more sky versus lake.

Here's mine, as always, comments appreciated!


Candy Cartel 2014 LookBook by acearchie, on Flickr

 

[kenoh]

Only because you said comments were okay!

I think the framing is a tad conservative and banged in the middle. I think I would prefer seeing more sky versus lake.

Here's mine, as always, comments appreciated!

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Candy Cartel 2014 LookBook by acearchie, on Flickr

That looks like the tiles in my bathroom. Like the shot. Like how you are breaking the " leading into the frame" guiding principle.

And.... *sorry* for chatting during competition... but that picture was begging for a chitty chitty joke!

 

[Apple fanboy]

Only because you said comments were okay!

I think the framing is a tad conservative and banged in the middle. I think I would prefer seeing more sky versus lake.

Here's mine, as always, comments appreciated!

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Candy Cartel 2014 LookBook by acearchie, on Flickr

No problem on the comments. The Sky wasn't very interesting on the day. It's a new location I have found just down the road, so will have a play on a cloudier day.
And yes your new set looks a bit like a bathroom. But is there a hidden panel just behind his head. Good to break rules sometimes. The skill is knowing when to and when not to!

 

[kenoh]

Only because you said comments were okay!

I think the framing is a tad conservative and banged in the middle. I think I would prefer seeing more sky versus lake.

Here's mine, as always, comments appreciated!

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Candy Cartel 2014 LookBook by acearchie, on Flickr

Popped onto Flickr and was clicking through the pictures. Really like the way you capture these. I really like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acearchie/15248376838/in/photostream/

Weight of the world shot.

Nice.

 

[kenoh]

Lilly

Messing about in the kitchen today and got this one of a Lilly. My wife will kill me when she finds out I have been destroying her flowers! oops...

 

[Hughmac]

"What d'ya want me to do with these lillies?"

"Throw 'em on the dustcart"

... "I can't, Lillie's wearing 'em"

(Lonnie Donegan)

Cheers

Hugh

 

[kenoh]

I had permission to photograph this.

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Bec & Ally by Adam_Campbell, on Flickr

Really like the lighting and the construct of this but... their legs look a little differently processed to the rest of the image. Plus, maybe just me, but nicer footwear would have maybe been more glam...