Popular Post carl_valiquet Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted February 14, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Shaping a flat metal disc into a Gong What agility and strength this man has. Turning and lifting the hot metal disc with long metal bars as though it were a piece of meat on charcoals. Not very secure working conditions, I must admit. M240. 28mm Summicron. (off camera flash) 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! 53 1 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/329779-the-gong-shaper/?do=findComment&comment=4382973'>More sharing options...
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fotografr Posted February 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 14, 2022 Remarkable image, Carl. Beautifully lit, perfectly composed, embers dramatically flying into the air, the look of intensity on the face of the craftsman. Documentary photography at its best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted February 14, 2022 5 hours ago, fotografr said: Remarkable image, Carl. Beautifully lit, perfectly composed, embers dramatically flying into the air, the look of intensity on the face of the craftsman. Documentary photography at its best. Thanks so much for your comment Brent. Not an easy place to take pictures but easier than this man's job. Take care. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 15, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 15, 2022 I agree with Brent 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, stuny said: I agree with Brent 100% Thank you Stuart and Brent. 100% merci. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eab Posted February 16, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 16, 2022 Beautifully done!! I am very grateful for the work that is posted on this forum. Sometimes, as with this photo, it is as if I could not have seen it better even if I was there. Thank you Carl. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted February 16, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 9 hours ago, eab said: Beautifully done!! I am very grateful for the work that is posted on this forum. Sometimes, as with this photo, it is as if I could not have seen it better even if I was there. Thank you Carl. You are most welcome.Thank you Eab.Your words come at an important moment for me. Carl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 24, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2022 Fantastic image. Can you explain how you use an off camera flash with an M240? How is it triggered etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 24, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I like it too Carl. I know it's often luck to be right place right time, but you obviously had the ideal lighting to hand this time. Perhaps preplanned, or serendipitous. All said it's a super action image. As an aside, the grime over the workshop in the background is a subject in itself. ... Edited February 24, 2022 by david strachan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted February 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Huss said: Fantastic image. Can you explain how you use an off camera flash with an M240? How is it triggered etc? Hello Huss. Just saw your message. I will get back to you about this later tomorrow ( Friday Indonesia time) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Taylor Posted February 24, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 24, 2022 Well done looks like a shot taken out National Geograhic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted February 25, 2022 16 hours ago, david strachan said: I like it too Carl. I know it's often luck to be right place right time, but you obviously had the ideal lighting to hand this time. Perhaps preplanned, or serendipitous. All said it's a super action image. As an aside, the grime over the workshop in the background is a subject in itself. ... Hi David. Thanks for your comment that made me think about my experience. When I arrived in the noisy, dusty, and half lit workshop I was like a child walking in a candy store. I was overwhelmed. After rushing to take photos here and there, afraid to lose the good moments, I sat down and watched the men work. I realized they had a rhythm of work. I spoke to them, some asked for cigarettes (Sorry! I don’t smoke). I guess they figure there is not enough dust and smoke around them! By the way, the walls as you say, covered with black grime, make interesting backgrounds. Then after taking a visual break and a breath of outside fresh air, I just let my intuition guide me, I moved with the men, around them, behind them, being careful not to get in their way and not get hurt. None of these images were pre-planned, the « inferno» scene was there for the « capture». Luck and circumstances are some of the photographer’s best allies. Regards. And thanks again Carl. ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted February 25, 2022 14 hours ago, Henry Taylor said: Well done looks like a shot taken out National Geograhic Wow. Thank you for the compliment Henry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted February 26, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 7:01 PM, carl_valiquet said: Hello Huss. Just saw your message. I will get back to you about this later tomorrow ( Friday Indonesia time) Hello Huss. Sorry for the delayed response. I am sending you images of the set up I use when doing off camera flash. I have an assistant ( in this case, my wife) hand hold the flash. My instructions to her is that she be at about a 45 degree to 95 degree angle to the camera position. So the flash will give sidelight. I set the flash to Aperture auto. In this case f4, as well as the camera opening. The flash will theoretically shut itself off when the lighting reaches f4. Many years ago, I used this system but it was much more difficult because I was using transparency (slide) film as opposed to this situation. Using a digital camera with an instant view of the shot I did. Easy to adjust. Hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions. Regards. Carl 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! 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/329779-the-gong-shaper/?do=findComment&comment=4390942'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 26, 2022 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2022 1 hour ago, carl_valiquet said: Hello Huss. Sorry for the delayed response. I am sending you images of the set up I use when doing off camera flash. I have an assistant ( in this case, my wife) hand hold the flash. My instructions to her is that she be at about a 45 degree to 95 degree angle to the camera position. So the flash will give sidelight. I set the flash to Aperture auto. In this case f4, as well as the camera opening. The flash will theoretically shut itself off when the lighting reaches f4. Many years ago, I used this system but it was much more difficult because I was using transparency (slide) film as opposed to this situation. Using a digital camera with an instant view of the shot I did. Easy to adjust. Hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions. Regards. Carl 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! Thanks so much for the details Carl! I had never thought of using a transmitter/receiver with an M! Excellent work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted February 26, 2022 36 minutes ago, Huss said: Thanks so much for the details Carl! I had never thought of using a transmitter/receiver with an M! Excellent work! Enjoy and discover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted February 27, 2022 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2022 The dynamic of the scene and tonal control are excellent. Having checked the protective glasses in my first job, I naturally can't approve this scene from my professional perspective. Apart from the risks of flying sparks, protection against infrared light is needed to avoid long-term damage. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 27, 2022 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2022 2 hours ago, StS said: The dynamic of the scene and tonal control are excellent. Having checked the protective glasses in my first job, I naturally can't approve this scene from my professional perspective. Apart from the risks of flying sparks, protection against infrared light is needed to avoid long-term damage. Stefan Haha. And I presume no boots or shoes is a safety no-no too? His companion is without, so I presume the gong-maker is shoe-less as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_valiquet Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, david strachan said: Haha. And I presume no boots or shoes is a safety no-no too? His companion is without, so I presume the gong-maker is shoe-less as well. Hi David. Thanks for your comments. When I see the Indonesian workers, working in dangerous conditions, I too am appalled and somewhat worried for their safety. And what we do not see is the dust and smoke and what we do not hear is the loud banging on the metal. At home, when I ask workers to cut wood or metal for me, I insist they wear protective gear for the eyes and ears. But after a while, they remove this gear, light up a cigarette and continue working. And as far as wearing safety boots, that is another story. You can purchase 50 pairs of tongs for a pair of safety boots. « Begitulah» , as they say = such is life. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 28, 2022 Share #20 Posted February 28, 2022 Thanks Carl...great reply. ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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