Serjuma Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 It was so much fun, spent most of the time laughing and then the tripod would not lock properly, dog though we were nuts so reverted to teddy's. This was only my 1st attempt, but will keep playing and hopefully come up with something a lot better. ran out of time with the RS on bears, will also need to find a better area with more space to move. so much to learn and these challenges are great, keep them going, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Last night was a big fail. I know what I was doing wrong now and will have another go tonight. Hopefully I'll get it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Can I have some feedback please Ashanali! Trying to get the painterly feeling which of the below do you think worked best? I have a long way to go but these 2 were my closest Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Huga, can I ask how you managed to focus when you did the self portrait? Well, my camera is just a little point and shoot, so I put it on 'starry sky' mode, stuck it on my bedside table and set the self timer for 2 seconds. The torch is on my bed head, facing down so most of the light is blocked out. Is that what you meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SL~ Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Shell this one is for you Thats what is outside our local cemetery. Edt: All my photos have turned out crapola, sadly this is the best one ;) I will keep plugging away though. Edited July 6, 2009 by StaffordLove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashanali Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Ok, so I think im on my way. After a lot of frustration I have some shots worth sharing.This was heaps of fun and slightly addictive! Becandarch - you read my mind! I was coming to give you some feedback. These photos are awesome and you are definitely on the right track. Your painting technique seems to be spot on so I wouldn't change that, so you need to let your camera allow more light in. I would open your aperture more OR lengthen the amount of time you are exposing for. Try both techniques, one at a time, to find what give you the better result. If your aperture is currently 22, open it up to 16 or even 11 If your exposure is currently 12 seconds extend it to 15 or 20 seconds Black Magic - great shots for a first attempt particularly when you haven't had your camera for very long! Hope to see more from you in the challenges. ;) Your comments about the information I give are appreciated. Alex and I are actually putting together a one day lighting workshop for beginners and hope to go through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and maybe Adelaide with it. Feedback like yours gives us a little more confidence that we are on the right track. :D Lea - don't listen to Blab . You're doing a great job and I'm totally jealous that you have such a willing model. ;) Great results everyone I think this is my favourite month so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Shadow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Shell this one is for you Thats what is outside our local cemetery. I was wondering how they could getr their shots lol, ours close at 6pm ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thankyooooouuuu!! I realised how dark they were once I posted them! Back to it tonight. Thanks so much for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Shadow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thankyooooouuuu!!I realised how dark they were once I posted them! Back to it tonight. Thanks so much for the feedback At least she commented on yours ;) , she hasn't on mine ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashanali Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 R&A - You're on the right track, your technique is fine. If there is one thing you can do, perhaps steal a trick from Ripley and get some yellow or orange cellophane and put it over the end of your torch to give a warmer tone (tungsten effect.) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Shadow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 R&A - You're on the right track, your technique is fine. If there is one thing you can do, perhaps steal a trick from Ripley and get some yellow or orange cellophane and put it over the end of your torch to give a warmer tone (tungsten effect.) ;) LOL hubby suggested that I put something too!! I have no cello but will work something out :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 My last few days worth of attempts, i gave up with the painted look and just tried working with the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley James Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Ashanali, Oh Please please please can you come to the regional area's here in Vic we would LOVE for some help here in Warrnambool!!!!!!! PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE :D:):):cool: I only got my camera 6 weeks ago and have learnt more here doing this challenge than I could have imagined. I would never have used any setting apart from auto if it wasnt for the way you explain it all in easy terms, it means I can actually understand what you mean. LOL my pics are not great, but they are still some thing for me to work on and get some experience. I have tried to get into do a photography course here in town BUT there is none till next year ;);) I WILL beg if I have to lol. Cheers Janet Edited July 6, 2009 by Riley James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 R&A - ;) You're on the right track, your technique is fine. If there is one thing you can do, perhaps steal a trick from Ripley and get some yellow or orange cellophane and put it over the end of your torch to give a warmer tone (tungsten effect.) Dobber! Try different things, guys. I too found the lighting too harsh so thought what do I have in my house I can reduce the light with? Its amazing what you can find hidden away in your drawer. I have tried a few things over the torch as it's too harsh otherwise. I don't have a key light torch so I don't own a soft torch. You could even try a plastic lid from a deoderant or something over it. Regular loo paper works too, just fold it over the torch a couple of times. Even try a stocking for a 'gaussian blur'' effect - it worked on Hollywood stars of yesteryear, could work for this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I got some Muslin cloth and wrapped it over the front of the torch. You know because im such an expert and all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Shadow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I got some Muslin cloth and wrapped it over the front of the torch. You know because im such an expert and all! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) OK, I tried to think about this concept while I was underwater yesterday. Shooting photos underwater is always all about painting with light because if you get the light in the wrong place, even on a very clear day, you'll get all sparklies and crap lit up between you and your subject or in the background - it's called backscatter and it is the bane of underwater photographers everywhere. But, I wanted to try something even more "radical" than I usually do. I started playing with these ideas again last weekend and kinda liked those results. So I tried again yesterday on some scenes that didn't have built in light blocker/funnelers (hehehe I am SO technical). It was harder to make the light only land where I wanted it as my strobes cast a pretty wide angle & I had nothing to snoot them with etc, so there was some cussing uw involved. The concept isn't fully realised - and some of my fellow uw togs HATE it - but I'm having fun ;) edited to put the right image in Edited July 6, 2009 by kja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Wow! So gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolz Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 wow Jessca i love that shot of the martini glass.. very cool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disorder Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Al of these photos are so cool. I'm going to have a go at it I think. Reading through this entire thread gets me all motivated like' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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