Human Flame Thrower

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.

Human Flame Thrower

Postby TonyH on Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:33 pm

Attended an Engagement party at Bli Bli Castle on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday night.

This young lady was part of the entertainment.....


Image
All I know, is that I don't know enough.....
TonyH
Senior Member
 
Posts: 856
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:39 am
Location: Brisbane, QLD Nikon D200 & D70

Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:35 pm

That fireball is twice the size of her, very impressive.
Shame she wasn't going it against a better backdrop.
User avatar
Alpha_7
Senior Member
 
Posts: 7259
Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:19 pm
Location: Mortdale - Sydney - Nikon D700, x-D200, Leica, G9

Postby Biggzie on Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:51 pm

Kinda reminds me of one of my Ex's mothers ... has she got a daughter?
Nunquam requîrere a aptus occãsiõ ad claudere sûrsum
User avatar
Biggzie
Member
 
Posts: 277
Joined: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:51 am
Location: Mt Gambier, SA

Postby dawesy on Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:11 pm

Firstly I think the exposure here is pretty good. Lots of detail in the flame without the background being too dark.

Have to agree a tad about the background. Did you manage to get a shot from what is the left of this image, looking straight down the bridge at the castle? Could frame the primary subject really well.
dawesy
Senior Member
 
Posts: 681
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 4:44 pm
Location: Roseville, Sydney

Postby Matt. K on Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:51 pm

That's my chilli sauce! :shock: :shock: :shock:
Regards

Matt. K
User avatar
Matt. K
Former Outstanding Member Of The Year and KM
 
Posts: 9981
Joined: Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:12 pm
Location: North Nowra

Postby TonyH on Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:34 pm

dawesy wrote:Firstly I think the exposure here is pretty good. Lots of detail in the flame without the background being too dark.

Have to agree a tad about the background. Did you manage to get a shot from what is the left of this image, looking straight down the bridge at the castle? Could frame the primary subject really well.


Unfortunately there is an awning on the left hand side which wouldn't give me enough space to work in. The flames were too high.... :D So unfortunately it was a side on view only.
All I know, is that I don't know enough.....
TonyH
Senior Member
 
Posts: 856
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:39 am
Location: Brisbane, QLD Nikon D200 & D70

Postby marcotrov on Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:54 pm

Impressive Tony. You'd need to be careful what you said if on a date with this lady. :shock:
cheers
marco
marcotrov
Senior Member
 
Posts: 2577
Joined: Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:21 pm
Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Postby Dargan on Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:30 pm

Not much need for flash with all that overhead lighting! :shock: Great Shot Tony.
In the end we know Nothing, but in the meantime Learn like crazy.
Your Camera Does Matter Nikon D70 D200 D300
PPOK
User avatar
Dargan
Senior Member
 
Posts: 702
Joined: Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:22 pm
Location: Sunshine Coast

Postby Biggzie on Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:11 am

marcotrov wrote:Impressive Tony. You'd need to be careful what you said if on a date with this lady. :shock:

Yeah, but she'd be the one cooking the toast in the morning :)
Nunquam requîrere a aptus occãsiõ ad claudere sûrsum
User avatar
Biggzie
Member
 
Posts: 277
Joined: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:51 am
Location: Mt Gambier, SA

Postby Glen on Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:28 am

Nice capture Tony, sure gets your attention.
User avatar
Glen
Moderator
 
Posts: 11819
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 3:14 pm
Location: Sydney - Neutral Bay - Nikon

Postby obzelite on Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:26 pm

wow, she must have been using premium
Simon
www.colberne.com.au
I purchased a Teddy Bear this morning for the sum of $10. I named him Mohammed. This afternoon I sold him on E-Bay for $30. My question is, "Have I made a prophet?"
User avatar
obzelite
Senior Member
 
Posts: 638
Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:47 am
Location: Willagee, WA - D90

Postby Hudo on Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:32 pm

Nice After Burner - AV Gas maybe ? lol..
Hudo
Member
 
Posts: 431
Joined: Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:18 pm
Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Postby JeffGlue on Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:32 pm

Cool shot. I have actually tried this before... lets just say metho isn't the nicest thing to have had in your mouth!
JeffGlue
Member
 
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:04 am
Location: Collinswood, Adelaide

Postby zafra52 on Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:20 pm

Very impressive! You did well in capturing the action. I think it would impress the artist also.
User avatar
zafra52
Senior Member
 
Posts: 4827
Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:22 pm
Location: Brisbane

Postby gasgasgas on Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:25 am

TonyH,

Very well exposed image under what would be no doubt, less than ideal conditions. Good job.

Cheers
Simon Grounds
Previously disappointed Nikon user. Now happy to have stuck with it. :) Bring on the lotto win for some new Nikon's ;)
User avatar
gasgasgas
Member
 
Posts: 73
Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:09 pm
Location: Palm Beach, Gold Coast


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques