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Comment by steven9761 posted on going in for a dip. at 15/06/2013 - 15:24
Thanks. So will work, but can't take full advantage of the faster write speed.
Comment by steven9761 posted on Are the K5II/s cameras UHS-I compatible? at 14/06/2013 - 21:12
It's Reggie Perrin!
Comment by steven9761 posted on going in for a dip. at 14/06/2013 - 17:22
Comment by steven9761 posted on Tonights sunset. at 13/06/2013 - 23:12
It was late when I did the first one. that's my excuse anyway
Comment by steven9761 posted on Need help and advice... at 13/06/2013 - 19:56
You're right it was a bit "tangoed"
here's one with a little less Essex Spray Tan
Comment by steven9761 posted on Need help and advice... at 13/06/2013 - 18:27
Comment by steven9761 posted on Weekly #309 Discussion - Together at 13/06/2013 - 15:38
I see, Steven! Perhaps using a fast lens would have let you use ambient light, without the flash, with the added benefit of blurring the background a bit more. You could then have lightened up her face a bit in PP. Easy to say in retrospect though, isn't it!
Comment by steven9761 posted on Need help and advice... at 13/06/2013 - 09:48
I was thinking the same as John. The flash lighting is a bit harsh, which creates hard shadows under her chin. The background is going to be a pig to replace / fuzz out, becuase of the stray hairs. There's also something mildly disconcerting about a very young girl wearing that much make up. Trying to make a 'portrait' out of it doesn't seem quite right. I would have gone for a reportage approach with this subject - show a bit more of her context and what she was doing.
What was she doing?
The thing I found about natural lighting in Thailand is that it's either too bright (harsh, overlight sunshine), or the camera wants to pop up the flash when trying to use a wee bit of shade to diffuse the light. At least this high up from the Equatorial line, we have nice, diffused light early morning, and in the evenings. If you are not out of your kip by about 5.30-6.00am, you've had it for soft light!
I dare say if I had a reflector with me, it would have been extremely beneficial, however my suitcase was bursting at the seams as it was!! (wife wanting me to bring the equivalent of a large high-street fashion store over with me!!)
Comment by steven9761 posted on Need help and advice... at 13/06/2013 - 09:21
TBH: I'm more "comfortable" with architecture shots, as I seem to have amassed loads of shots of buildings from different parts of the world. Unlike a hyperactive 5-year old, buildings have a tendency to remain still while you're composing your shot!
Comment by steven9761 posted on Need help and advice... at 13/06/2013 - 09:13
Oh well, I asked for that I suppose
Deryn