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need some crit on this, huge gap, it should impress!!!
hopefully some of you will say WOW! self crit in two minds about the lurkers. i like the sense of scale they bring, as well as the 'life'. the exposure is good on the rider but i couldnt manage to balance it out with the sky. would have loved to have the D70 there to get that extra stop or two. Last edited by jamesw on Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:28 pm, edited 1 time in total.
body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
James,
I would crop it into a landscape format, cutting out everything just above the top of the subway. Then use curves to bring in some of the detail from within the subway.  g.
Gary Stark Nikon, Canon, Bronica .... stuff The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it - US Pres. Bartlet
Not too bad, next time get in closer and lower (if you trust him lol)
And get rid of the peanut gallery looking on and you would have a winner. Possibly try a bit of off camera flash to fill the shadows when you are under him. Mick Brown P.S. I would even try the fish eye
ah gary body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
im tempted to reshoot with fisheye. i wouldnt want to go in closer with a wide lens, it makes the banks look much mellower. but the fisheye will make the gap look intense. and yeah, i trust him... ya always have to trust them, otherwise you'll never get the shots! body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
James i really try to be objective when i see a post of urs, but seriously nothing ever grabs me, i just dont get this type of photography....i think you need to get in closer to your subjects and try using natural light and not get so technical with some of your setups....just my HO
Dan
I agree that this shot would benefit from being a portrait crop, cutting out the sides of the image, but leave the observers in. I'll disagree with Dan, I like the lighting you get in your images. I know the 'style' of image you are chasing, to suit the market you are in, and the images suit it to a tee.
Nice, I like it. 2x D700, 2x D2h, lenses, speedlights, studio, pelican cases, tripods, monopods, patridges, pear trees etc etc
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thanks body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
just got a call from an editor this morning, said he's running it in the end of year photo issue.
might go back & try and reeshoot... body: nikon d200, d70s, f4s, f601.
lens:nikon 35-70mm f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 10.5mm f2.8, 20mm f2.8, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8. flash: nikon sb600, sunpak 383 (x1), sunpak 555 (x4), pocketwizard plus II (x4) jamesdwade.com dishonourclothing.com
Hi James,
I like the idea although I think it is a little passive, considering how dynamic the situation is. If you are going back to do a reshoot then add tension to the photograph. Start by shooting vertical but be sure to keep the walls and the foreground leading into the tunnel within the frame. Next I would be putting on a wide lens and getting to within a third of the distance you are at the moment.... the aim is to be able to silhouette the guy on the bike against the sky. Next... have a couple of your friends walking through the tunnel.... in about 6 - 10 metres. Finally... light the image like you mean it! Put the lights where they are going to add the most drama without making them 100% obvious ..... ie see the effect of the lights but not the lights. Have a go and see how you get on ... would love to be there to assist!
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