Camera! I'll need one of them won't I?

It is an *istDL

Good idea about getting in there before the day, I'll do that. I occassionally have an excuse to be in the church on a Saturday morning, so I'll take my camera next time.

It is my son's first Communion this year, ( May, to be precise ).
I will be allowed to take photographs during the service, but probably won't be able to use flash.
I will also get a second chance in the church the following day and I'm hoping to get 20 mins or so before mass with very few people around.

So, can anyone offer any tips etc. I presume this will need to be approached somewhat like wedding photography.

The light will predominantly be from behind the altar.

The kit I have available is: f1.7 50mm manual lens. Kit 18-55mm lens. And ( I can never remember this one ) 62 - 175mm manual lens.
Probably won't take my tripod, but will have a monopod with me.
If I use my flash, it is the AF160.

No probs Bob, you have improved the image. I am still learning with PS . As you say, I had brightened the image and applied a little more contrast.

I noticed the magenta, but couldn't get rid of it. I think it is the last of the glow from the sun.

Curves seem such a useful tool, if you can use them correctly.

Now, you see, that's along the lines of what I was thinking. There is something about the "blue one" which stands out...but it is a bit too blue.

For comparison I'll put that in here too, so both shots can be viewed together

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i296/Father_Ted/PHOTOS/unloadingatdawn.jpg[/IMG]

I love these and it is something my daughter can have fun trying too!. We'll definitely give this a go; I just hope hers don't turn out better than mine

I spotted this on my way to work, the ship was bathed in a lovely orange glow from the rising sun. By the time I parked the car and ran back, the sun was partially hidden again and the golden light had gone, but I snapped a few anyway.
I put the first attempt in the gallery, but it was a bit too blue, so I tried PS again and here is the second attempt.
C&C as always please.

[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i296/Father_Ted/PHOTOS/unloadingatdawn2.jpg[/IMG]

Fully agree, I love the colours in number 3

Phew! I read the quote from Mike first and thought I'd missed this one. I've got one or two ideas so want to give it a go and was banking on having another week.

Me too

A nice subject for us misanthropes, you've even taken away our "get out clause" by defining the subject as a human face.

(Admins!! We need a "run away and hide" smilie! )

I was just looking at "Who's Online"
This guy looks like "Pentaxian450"

It isn't you is it?