Does anyone have any good info on creative on-camera flash use? Esp. with highly reflective surfaces, Manual/priority modes and back lighting.

 

Drew, you might want to get your hands on a really informative book called Light Science and Magic. The chapters on metal and glass, along with the family of angles concept info are worthwhile.

 

Thanks I'll look into the book

Here's a MINI photo since I seem to be overdue for one...

 

 

I realy like the focus and the depth of field in this one

 

focal length: 131mm
f-stop: f/4
exposure time: 1/1600s

 

 

For your reading pleasure, found this for those still toying with rigs.....

http://www.ob-photo.com/2008/08/auto...bout-rigshots/

 

 

 

Drew,
Looks like you went exploring the Marin Headlands?

The yellow tinting on the first photo does nothing for me. The background creates lines that intersect negatively with Black Pearl.

The second and third photos are outstanding! No Clutter! The contrast and tonal range used in the second photo look just like something Juan would do. With Juan being one of the best B&W conversion masters that I've ever seen, you should be proud of your conversion. The washed out ground is perfect. Only issue is the door panel shows there is much more ground detail than what is shown in your photo.

The third photo is my favorite, but only because I viewed it on my uncalibrated monitor which over-saturates the heck out of images. Viewing the third photo on my color calibrated monitor shows it really needs the saturation to be cranked up (+25 IMHO on sat adjustment layer). The contrast and color on the rock wall is great with soft illumination (foggy or cloudy day?). Also the sat increase draws attention to the yellow tint on Black Pearl's headlamps and fog lamps adding to the "cool" factor.

You need to make a Costco run and print both of these photos on 12"x18" paper. Well done!

 

Hmmm I need to figure out how "calibrated" my laptop LCD is....

Here's another (but MINIless) installment:






More here

 

 

And the current question is what is out there for cloning 101 tutorials in CS3?

 

Hi all,

I've been into photography and Photoshop for a few years now. I've been collecting so many tutorials, and have acquired a bunch of cool tips from people. I originally wanted to post them in a blog, or somewhere I could access them, since I forget the details once in a while!

It's so far turned into this:
www.pixatography.com

What do you all think? I had in mind to have the downloadable pdf look like a print publication, and have shorter tutorials, etc., on the website to supplement the mag in between publications. I've been thinking for the next issue, a few tips on automotive photogs would rock.

Comments, suggestions?

Thanks,

Ken

 

Hey Dave, I found some link that should be of interest to you, a little rig 101 type stuff, and something that was called "light painting" but really just got more into off camera flash type stuff, in addtion to some basic night time location and studio lighting information.

http://www.rigshots.com.au/howto3.ht...ing_with_Light

http://www.rigshots.com.au/howto1.htm

http://www.rigshots.com.au/howto4.htm

And based off of a really simple youtube 1min here is what the clone tool is I managed to improve my Oct. photo contest photo as such, still need to get better at the reflection aspect of things.

 

I've just gone thru this whole thread. Very informative. I really like a lot of your shots, Drew.

But am I crazy for preferring the before shot above? I like the lampposts and find the 'eraser smudge' on the boot distracting.

But, hey, I'm a total neophyte about photography. I don't even know how to post my own shots here. (can I upload them from my desktop or do they need to be hosted somewhere?)

 

Drew, outstanding site there, thank you very much for bringing it to my attention. Will be doing a lot of reading there.

Due to a sensitive blocked network, I can't view your photos or video; I'll have to view this thread from home later. Can you tell me if you're still using Ps CS3 or have you moved to GIMP or something else as your editor?

 

Drew, I'm looking at your photos now and seeing exactly your issue. Shoot me an email with a copy of the original photo if you could, then I'll post some detailed info here on how to clone/rubber stamp out the posts. Kurt gives me these sort of photos all the time; he loves getting power lines in his sunsets. Please also confirm on what you're using as an image editor.

 

Hey Thanks Dave,

The original can be had here http://www.zoto.com/motoron/other_si...f7279899e7a1e7

I'm using CS3, but have GIMP when CS# decides the legit license needs to be reinstalled But I've got to get this cloning bit down if I'm to start doing full size rigs.

 

Finally I've something MINI related worth posting!!!!

 

No takers on the engine block?

I've been computer and internetless for a while so this will be a little longer than usual.....

 

You've got some really nice shots there!

Check out Scott Kelby's books. Very simple direction for exact results.

I'm no expert, but things that I try to keep in mind are:
- is the emphasis of the photo easy to perceive.
- Rule of 3rds
- Minimize background distractions
- Appropriate orientation (horizontal vs. vertical)
- you best shot may be two steps away. don't be afraid of moving around a bit.

all of these things (and more) I've picked up from various sources. Sometimes you can get good ideas from graphic design material and other things than strickly photography books.

keep it up, your stuff looks great!