A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29001 Posted March 8, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) At the risk of overburdening the thread, some more flash stuff, all 35/1.4 and Vista 400. Flickr Flickr Flickr Flickr Flickr Hi Philip - I give you high marks for your efforts! A+ across the board! It is not so easy to muster the courage (or, as we say, chutzpah) to point a flash at strangers, particularly in the night. I hope that you find this kind of shooting as stimulating as I do. I am not sure what you are after with these, but if you would like some constructive comments regarding the potential to make this type of shooting have broader public appeal, read on. If this is not what you are after and/or you do not wish to receive any comments, do not read any further past this point. It seems, though, that many if not all of these photos were shot from the hip. This may be necessary as a way to get your feet wet, which is perfectly fine and there is definitely a learning/comfort zone curve involved. But I would encourage you to try to frame your shots with your eye and take full control over exactly what you want to get in your frame. I also think that to achieve the look that you want, you should try to get closer to your subjects. This is particularly important at night since the background will invariably be blacked out, creating lots of dead space. Getting much closer will capture those intimate expressions and facial details that are so interesting on a broad level. Would love to see more of this genre from you! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29002 Posted March 8, 2017 Snow Warning MP, Tmax 400 50mm Cron Snowflakes.jpg Love this "rural America" scene. Thanks for sharing. You should send it to DT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29003 Posted March 8, 2017 Very cool retro look, Jonny. Almost like a polaroid. Expired Kodacolor 200 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29004 Posted March 8, 2017 I think in my last post of my daughter demolishing an ice cream i mentioned the fact that the film scan was terrible due to the rushed supermarket processing. Well I just got a chance to rescue some shots from this roll. So these shots were taken with my Nikon F3 on Kodak Ektar 100. 200/3.5 Vivitar That day we had been playing with a football on Aberavon beach and decided afterwards to enjoy the view. Nikkor 135/2.8 It was a glorious sunset in late spring last year. Nikkor 28/2.8 Kind regards Christopher Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lovely memories captured very well, Christopher. Thanks for sharing. Seems like you, me and Ian have daughters about the same age. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29005 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 1/15th??? Well done. Gary Thank you, it's something I have practiced all my life, with a 50mm lens I get about 75% good at 1/15, 25% at 1/8, it helps that I have been a competitive target shooter since I was 12, that teaches a steady hand. Edited March 8, 2017 by mikemgb 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Popular Post Share #29006 Posted March 8, 2017 Back to the war zone.... M7, 28mm elmarit pre-asph, Portra 400 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 29 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3229196'>More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29007 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Great shot Adam, the extra exposure giving some of the flakes missile-like looks. Gary Edited March 8, 2017 by gbealnz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29008 Posted March 8, 2017 SWC FP4+ R09 1:50 Gary Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 18 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3229223'>More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29009 Posted March 8, 2017 Great shot Adam, the extra exposure giving some of the flakes missile-like looks. Gary Thanks, Gary. And please don't hesitate to call it how you see it! I totally respect your honest opinion! These photos are not for everyone, and not all of the photos from this series share the same level interest. There are a few that have many more elements than the others. Completely get it. I appreciate you slogging through the good, the "eh" and the even not so good with me. I'm afraid that I have a few more coming down the pike before I get it all out of my system! Please keep the honest and direct reactions coming!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29010 Posted March 8, 2017 SWC FP4+ R09 1:50 Gary Wow, that's some strong contrast, Gary. Interesting film. I somehow recognize that tree from one of Keith's recent photos? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29011 Posted March 8, 2017 Wow, that's some strong contrast, Gary. Interesting film. I somehow recognize that tree from one of Keith's recent photos? Two parts to that. One is my likely heavy-handedness in "processing". The other, and I neglected to mention it. I used an Orange filter. Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29012 Posted March 8, 2017 Back to the war zone.... M7, 28mm elmarit pre-asph, Portra 400 Adam, this pic I like, even though it is a Caucasian chick (please excuse the Oz slang!) and therefore brighter figure. Have you considered using 2nd curtain synch on your flash? I think it would change the dynamics, and therefore the look of the image. Just a techy thought. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29013 Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks, Gary. And please don't hesitate to call it how you see it! I totally respect your honest opinion! These photos are not for everyone, and not all of the photos from this series share the same level interest. There are a few that have many more elements than the others. Completely get it. I appreciate you slogging through the good, the "eh" and the even not so good with me. I'm afraid that I have a few more coming down the pike before I get it all out of my system! Please keep the honest and direct reactions coming!!! No worries Adam. And in a completely honest frame of mind, I'd actually typed out that I liked this one in particular, but was near saturation point with the blizzard series. But that doesn't mean you should stop posting them, as this shot completely floored me, it's the same, but different, in a better sense, through the "movement" of the snow. I wimped out however and thought, "hey I can't say that", so deleted it. Gary 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29014 Posted March 8, 2017 Hmmmm, Erl has a point, and next blizzard give it a go, second curtain. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29015 Posted March 8, 2017 No worries Adam. And in a completely honest frame of mind, I'd actually typed out that I liked this one in particular, but was near saturation point with the blizzard series. But that doesn't mean you should stop posting them, as this shot completely floored me, it's the same, but different, in a better sense, through the "movement" of the snow. I wimped out however and thought, "hey I can't say that", so deleted it. Gary Gary - yes, I saw your initial message as that was the version that was sent to me by instant notification (not the edited version). I liked the original version better!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29016 Posted March 8, 2017 Adam, this pic I like, even though it is a Caucasian chick (please excuse the Oz slang!) and therefore brighter figure. Have you considered using 2nd curtain synch on your flash? I think it would change the dynamics, and therefore the look of the image. Just a techy thought. Thanks, Erl. Can you choose the second shutter on an M7? I am really an idiot when it comes to flash. I just point and shoot and hope for the best. So often it all comes down to various elements falling into place along with a streak of luck - and not so much the execution of a technically correct workflow. But I am always open to suggestions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrckdavies Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29017 Posted March 8, 2017 Back to the war zone.... M7, 28mm elmarit pre-asph, Portra 400 Wow that's fierce Adam. Just looking at that shot makes one want to get indoors. I think it's one of my favourites from you, it evokes an almost physical reaction due to the sheer volume and speed of the blurred snowflakes. Thanks for your comment earlier. (Middle of night here, just woke having crashed on the sofa! Need to get some proper shut eye before dawn.) Yawn. Best wishes Christopher Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29018 Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks, Erl. Can you choose the second shutter on an M7? I am really an idiot when it comes to flash. I just point and shoot and hope for the best. So often it all comes down to various elements falling into place along with a streak of luck - and not so much the execution of a technically correct workflow. But I am always open to suggestions! Just downloaded the M7 manual (couldn't remember from when I had an M7), and it's evidently possible but only if the flash used supports it, and I cannot tell whether the unit you use is one of them. Definitely worth trying though, if your flash supports it. Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29019 Posted March 8, 2017 Just downloaded the M7 manual (couldn't remember from when I had an M7), and it's evidently possible but only if the flash used supports it, and I cannot tell whether the unit you use is one of them. Definitely worth trying though, if your flash supports it. Gary Thanks, Gary., I don't really know what this function will do. But I will look into it... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted March 8, 2017 Share #29020 Posted March 8, 2017 I've never tried it either, but given your penchant for daylight flash, I'd say definitely give it a whirl. Try first curtain, then second curtain, see what the results look like. The concept is easier to comprehend when you are talking about a car or similar moving, and the lights trail. Snowflakes? Not so sure you'll see a difference, but try it. Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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