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For my first post...

Postby jfrush on Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:47 am

I thought I'd throw up a picture of my son taken in my mother in laws kitchen. Behind him is a black refrigerator which is why the background is completely dark.

I used the kit lens and an SB800 flash.


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Postby Atorie on Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:53 am

Excellent 1st post... Good shot, well lit and the eyes are perfectly focused, highlights are well under control.. excellent capture.. the only slight detraction is the composition, its good but it would have been a more engaging photo if you got down to his eye level.. :)

What was the lens and exposure?
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Postby PiroStitch on Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:59 am

Welcome and great first post!

I'm not quite fussed that the angle wasn't brought down to his height...wonder what he was thinking? "There're treats in this fridge and I have to sit in front of it while dad takes a photo....*grumble*" :P
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Postby jfrush on Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:04 am

Thanks for the replies!

Atorie:
I used the kit lens (Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 ED )
Manual Mode
1/60s f-4.5
ISO 200
Flash bounced off ceiling

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I don't know what's going through his mind, but you can bet its
mischief! He's probably thinking up new ways to irritate the dog!
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Postby Catcha on Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:09 am

Very nice shot and perfect exposure, he is certainly thinking of something :D
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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:04 am

As those before me have said - a great first post and sharp as a tack - well done and I look forward to seeing more of your work :D
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Postby robboh on Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:26 am

Great first post. Very crisp and I like the composition. Sorta makes it feel more like a candid moment with the subject pondering on something, rather than a posed portrait.
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Postby KerryPierce on Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:13 pm

Very nice shot. Sharp, with good DOF and bright exposure that pops nicely. :D
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Postby bobrob on Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:50 am

very good shot - cropping through the boy's hair [about halfway ] will enhance this photo
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Postby ozimax on Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:19 pm

Excellent portrait, huuuuge eyes!
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Postby robw25 on Sat Jul 09, 2005 11:09 pm

thats a bloody good photo !! i thought it was taken with an 85 or a 50 1.4

that kit lens sure is a beauty !

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Postby Andoru on Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:16 am

Nice shot with uncomplicated backgroud! Gotta admire Nikon's flash capabilities
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