Challenge 24: "Off-Camera Lighting" - Submissions

A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!

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One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Participants should provide basic camera data (body, lens, ISO, mode, exposure over-ride or WB settings), and details of raw processing and subsequent PP.
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[quote="pakodominguez"]I was trying some accesories for the monolights the other day: the front light was done with a snooth and the backligth with a honeycomb and a blue filter.
Here a couple of samples, both with the A850 and 100 mm f2.8 Macro

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Those are very good pictures.
First one is warm and soft.
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pakodominguez wrote:I was trying some accesories for the monolights the other day: the front light was done with a snooth and the backligth with a honeycomb and a blue filter.
Here a couple of samples, both with the A850 and 100 mm f2.8 Macro
Nice shots Pako. The first one might be improved by removing the blue halo of the glass container? Though tricky to do where it interescts with the leaf.
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KevinBarrett wrote:The colors are still vibrant, but much better on flickr. Why not link that one here?
What I meant was something like this:

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For this effect:

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I should add, John, that my wife loves your picture, particularly for the colorful background.
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Upon further consideration I really don't like the version I posted first.. I'll keep this one. Tell your wife thanks for the compliment! We love our colorful house.... Thank goodness Dannelle and I have similar tastes!!!
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A 1000W tungsten light from underneath a maple leaf resting on A4 paper and large piece of organic glass (creamy color. What do you want? I didn't have a white one. :oops: )
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And here's another one

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Ewannawe wrote:
pakodominguez wrote:I was trying some accesories for the monolights the other day: the front light was done with a snooth and the backligth with a honeycomb and a blue filter.
Here a couple of samples, both with the A850 and 100 mm f2.8 Macro
Nice shots Pako. The first one might be improved by removing the blue halo of the glass container? Though tricky to do where it interescts with the leaf.
mmm
it doesn't really bothers me. I think that blue circle help somehow the flower to not been floating in the meiddle of the black background
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pretty obvious, but i like it, i was trying some off camera flash when my grand daughter reached for the flash, it was probably the best of the day


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Two light sources. Bathroom ceiling light, diffuse. Bathroom window, slightly diffuse, late afternoon.

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Well, what was this bathroom photo which violated Photobucket's terms of use? I'm curious!

Maybe "No photographs of buckets, dunnies, cludgies, pails or other bathroom subjects making fun of buckets must be posted..."

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gio67 wrote:pretty obvious, but i like it, i was trying some off camera flash when my grand daughter reached for the flash, it was probably the best of the day
I can not show you an example which is up to date, but hiding the flash behind an open book being read in their sort of situation, bouncing the flash off the pages, works really well.

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I like Doc's 'here's another one' :D
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David Kilpatrick wrote:Well, what was this bathroom photo which violated Photobucket's terms of use? I'm curious!
It was a nude maternity picture.
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OK, just what every 'bump to baby' studio promotionshoots here - nude mums to be more often than not with nude dad tastefully wrapping hand on tummy, or existing older kid with ear to tum, etc. You can see them in studio windows and 'bump' shots are a standard portrait offering.

Strange Photobucket behaviour!

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Perhaps the "stork" is a sponsor of photo bucket and they don't want us to know where babies come from. :lol:

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