March 2008 Photo Contest Winner :: speednut
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March 2008 Photo Contest Winner :: speednut
The winner of the NAM monthly photo contest on the topic "self portrait" for March 2008 is NAM member speednut
Congratulations Dave!
Congratulations Dave!
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Thanks everyone! It was very tough competition this month. I could see a lot of effort that went into everyone's entries; the reflection control and considerations on quite a few of the entries was very impressive.
I'm surprised MotorOn hasn't asked yet, but I'd imagine he'd be interested in the rig setup photo. This is my first attempt at off the car camera rigging. Our photo forum moderator Dave B. got some crazy idea a few months back and sold me his rigging equipment at a price I couldn't refuse. I finally got a chance to put it to use. I welcome any comments/critiques/suggestions on the camera rigging I did.
I had taken a self portrait 15 years ago on a beach in Ireland that I titled "Driving Myself Crazy" and have wanted to attempt it again, only with the car in motion this time. Back then, I used a Cokin multiple exposure filter. For this photo, I just simply took another photo (again using remote shutter) with the car parked while in the passenger seat. Simple photochomp job to brush in the second exposure of my twin.
I'm surprised MotorOn hasn't asked yet, but I'd imagine he'd be interested in the rig setup photo. This is my first attempt at off the car camera rigging. Our photo forum moderator Dave B. got some crazy idea a few months back and sold me his rigging equipment at a price I couldn't refuse. I finally got a chance to put it to use. I welcome any comments/critiques/suggestions on the camera rigging I did.
I had taken a self portrait 15 years ago on a beach in Ireland that I titled "Driving Myself Crazy" and have wanted to attempt it again, only with the car in motion this time. Back then, I used a Cokin multiple exposure filter. For this photo, I just simply took another photo (again using remote shutter) with the car parked while in the passenger seat. Simple photochomp job to brush in the second exposure of my twin.
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Very nice shot, Speednut!
What did you use for the remote trigger? I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Microsync Digital receiver/transmitter setup, or whether to just bite the bullet and go with the Pocket Wizards (at almost double the price).
Of course, whichever way I go, I'll be using them 99% of the time for firing my studio strobes, but both systems can also be used to remotely trigger cameras.
EDIT: And tell the truth - weren't you a little bit worried about those suction cups giving way at speed and dumping your camera onto the road (where you'd probably then add insult to injury by immediately running over it)?
What did you use for the remote trigger? I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Microsync Digital receiver/transmitter setup, or whether to just bite the bullet and go with the Pocket Wizards (at almost double the price).
Of course, whichever way I go, I'll be using them 99% of the time for firing my studio strobes, but both systems can also be used to remotely trigger cameras.
EDIT: And tell the truth - weren't you a little bit worried about those suction cups giving way at speed and dumping your camera onto the road (where you'd probably then add insult to injury by immediately running over it)?
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What did you use for the remote trigger? I'm trying to decide whether to go with the Microsync Digital receiver/transmitter setup, or whether to just bite the bullet and go with the Pocket Wizards (at almost double the price).
The microsync system looks sweet though, but I'm still attempting to properly use the Nikon creative lighting system still and not ready for strobes.
FWIW, I was told to do these photos at a walking pace. The hill was a bit too steep to go at a walking pace, but I was certainly going <10MPH when taking the 1/4 sec photo.
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Yeah, my neighbors already think I'm a bit of a nutter and this only confirmed it further. I did show them the results later on and they were suitably impressed, but they still think I'm weird... 
I did show them the results later on and they were suitably impressed, but they still think I'm weird...
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OMG man...I would be terrified to stick my gear on there. I know it's a mount and that's what it's made for but I probably could not get that shot cuz i'd be so scared of anything happening to my lenses. btw absolutely awesome shot.
Again, I have to thank our moderator Dave B. for steering me to a Nikon ML-3 remote shutter control. Some Nikons can use the much cheaper and almost as effective ML-L3.
The microsync system looks sweet though, but I'm still attempting to properly use the Nikon creative lighting system still and not ready for strobes.
The original plan was to use my point-and-shoot camera in manual mode for the photo, but I just couldn't stop down the aperture enough to get the slow shutter speed. I had to use my new D3 with my default heavy f/2.8 wide-zoom lens instead. So yes, I was checking the grips between every photo. I will say however that they never lost vacuum and worked flawlessly. Nonetheless, I was terrified of having a brown trouser incident.
FWIW, I was told to do these photos at a walking pace. The hill was a bit too steep to go at a walking pace, but I was certainly going <10MPH when taking the 1/4 sec photo.
The microsync system looks sweet though, but I'm still attempting to properly use the Nikon creative lighting system still and not ready for strobes.
The original plan was to use my point-and-shoot camera in manual mode for the photo, but I just couldn't stop down the aperture enough to get the slow shutter speed. I had to use my new D3 with my default heavy f/2.8 wide-zoom lens instead. So yes, I was checking the grips between every photo. I will say however that they never lost vacuum and worked flawlessly. Nonetheless, I was terrified of having a brown trouser incident.
FWIW, I was told to do these photos at a walking pace. The hill was a bit too steep to go at a walking pace, but I was certainly going <10MPH when taking the 1/4 sec photo.
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That absolutely ROCKS! I've been trying to get a photo of my rear tire lifting off the ground in a particular turn by my house. I have traffic and logistical issues. One I'll get it perfect and share it. No where near your talent and commitment level!
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Once again, that idea was from our forum moderator Dave B. who strongly suggested I use "high test fishing line" for extra triangulation. I only had nylon cord at the time; will be using the fishing line next time.
Funny how this photo is still gracing the home page of NAM. Doesn't bother me a bit as I like this photo much better than my April photo contest winner.
Funny how this photo is still gracing the home page of NAM. Doesn't bother me a bit as I like this photo much better than my April photo contest winner.
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