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11/07/2005 12:32:21 AM · #1 |
Okay, I got the makeshift, very makeshift, studio set up and started playing with some of the critters in my house. I don't have a flash unit yet, it should be here next week so I was working with an overhead 60 watt bulb and a 500 watt light reflected off the ceiling.
I have to get the flash to make this work and I have to start thinking what in the world I'm going to do with the tan and orange animals to make they stand out as you will see from the pictures, LOL :)
Neufer Photography Practice
Ellie did the set ups with my direction, I did the shooting and Melissa did most of the post processing, again with my direction for some cropping ideas.
I'm not looking for critique on the lighting and lack of focus, those are being addressed already, I'm looking for critiques on the poses and expressions. Are they good? If it was your pet and the picture was crystal sharp and clear would you buy it?
Thanks
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11/07/2005 12:41:03 AM · #2 |
any photo where you can get the animal to look at the lens is a good photo in my books.
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11/07/2005 12:41:50 AM · #3 |
I think they're great, Deannda! Only issue is that background makes Duffy and Juniper look like they're wearing camo. ;-) Just need a different bkg for them. The others are really great though.
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11/07/2005 01:20:31 AM · #4 |
Thanks guys! That is what I was wondering. Once I get the lighting issue solved I'm hoping it will help with the Duffy and Juniper issues as well. That night I only used the 500 watt light and it came out much darker. That is why we are practicing!
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11/07/2005 01:26:31 AM · #5 |
Awwwwww they're so cute!!
Cats are so tricky, trying to get them looking relaxed as though they're not about to flee. A few yummy treats and silly toys on strings sometimes works to get them looking relaxed and the sparkle in their eye. My favourite of the cat shots is Duffy Relaxed, though would love to see it cropped in closer. See, I really like the colours of the b/g against Duffy, George and Juniper LOL The flash unit will make a huge difference with getting the required light on the animals.
With Juniper I'd love to see a shot with her entire dainty face filling the frame.....she's such a little cutie!
Lolli and her tongue!! What a very special little friend you have there....her eyes say it all!! I love the angle looking down on her, but would also really like to see one where you are on the same level as she is.
And Vinnie....handsome lad!! Love the side shot! He looks a real character.
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11/07/2005 11:46:23 PM · #6 |
I find that it's best to use a hollow-point when shooting animals....
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11/08/2005 01:22:19 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by WGF Images:
I find that it's best to use a hollow-point when shooting animals.... |
:rofl:
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11/08/2005 01:33:57 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by WGF Images:
I find that it's best to use a hollow-point when shooting animals.... |
Yeah, but if you hit a jackrabbit with a High Velocity .357 hollow point, there's usually not much left for the cookpot.
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11/08/2005 07:34:04 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Neuferland:
I don't have a flash unit yet, it should be here next week so I was working with an overhead 60 watt bulb and a 500 watt light reflected off the ceiling.
I have to get the flash to make this work |
By the way, when you get the flash, you won't be able to use the light bulbs anymore. Your setup has to be either all hotlights, or all speedlight. You can't mix them, or you'll get strange colour casts.
Here's a brilliant page I found which shows how this photographer uses softboxes and reflectors for a dog shot. It also shows how different lights affect the look of the shot;
//adorama.webphotoschool.biz/The_Perfect_Light_for_the_Perfect_Portrait/
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11/08/2005 07:42:56 AM · #10 |
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11/08/2005 08:57:28 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by jhonan:
By the way, when you get the flash, you won't be able to use the light bulbs anymore. Your setup has to be either all hotlights, or all speedlight. You can't mix them, or you'll get strange colour casts.
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Your statement is only true if you don't color correct one light source. You can easily and cheaply correct either source to match the other. Usually, it's more efficient to correct the strobes from 5500K to 3200K since they have a lot more power than incandescent lights.
All you need is a piece of Rosco Full Sun gel. It helps to have the Half Sun and Quarter Sun gels on hand too for tweaking. You can get a fairly large sheet (24"x24" I think) for $10 or so.
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