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idjit:
I'm not such a stickler that I don't like motion blur, it's handshake I don't like. That particular photo has a combination of both. Motion blur can be great in some cases, but I like to have some sort of "anchor" in the photo - whether it's someone's face, the pickups on the guitar, etc. It just depends. Basically, anyone can make a blurry concert photo - that's what most of them look like. The clarity and color richness in my photos is what sets them apart from the average fare, so I go for clarity when I can get it.
Good luck with the RollerGirls - it's a really tough gig. I've heard that the lighting for some of the events can be really horrendous. I think I'm lucky that there's so much light at the events I've shot - a lot of teams will shut off the overheads altogether, which with my available light setup would mean I go home. I don't have an external Flash and am unfortunately ignorant of their use at this point.
Good luck with the RollerGirls - it's a really tough gig. I've heard that the lighting for some of the events can be really horrendous. I think I'm lucky that there's so much light at the events I've shot - a lot of teams will shut off the overheads altogether, which with my available light setup would mean I go home. I don't have an external Flash and am unfortunately ignorant of their use at this point.
idjit:
Yeah, Steve and I are in regular contact through the day on AIM, so we've rapped about Flash stuff here and there. At one point I bought a Flash and started using it, but I just can't get into it. Part of it is because I just find flash photography to be annoying. It's irritating as a performer to have someone with some mongo flash like a 550 going off in your face while playing - been there, done that - so I like avoiding them out of empathy for the performers. But at the same time, for some types of music it's the only thing that really works. I look at some of Steve's shit and think "there's no way I could do that with available light". So I'm limiting myself in a place where I really shouldn't. Oh well, some day I'll get over it.
Canon's got some killer 85's. That Nikon is supposed to be incredible, but the Canon 85mm f/1.8 is a damn fine lens, especially for the price. Unfortunately their f/1.2 is a little pokey in the focus speed department, so it's of questionable usefullness to a sports photographer. A lot of the stuff in my Rollergirl galleries was done with the 85, but the 135L is the ticket if you've got the space and shutterspeeds - it's so ridiculously sharp wide-open.
Canon's got some killer 85's. That Nikon is supposed to be incredible, but the Canon 85mm f/1.8 is a damn fine lens, especially for the price. Unfortunately their f/1.2 is a little pokey in the focus speed department, so it's of questionable usefullness to a sports photographer. A lot of the stuff in my Rollergirl galleries was done with the 85, but the 135L is the ticket if you've got the space and shutterspeeds - it's so ridiculously sharp wide-open.
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photochic:
Hi!
allycat_13:
Did you ever find out the bilboard?
Looks so funny.
And a merry fuck you today!
Looks so funny.
And a merry fuck you today!
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_thegrifter_:
that ball is wild!
vixen:
It was great talking to you too!
Happy belated Bunny Day to all of you!!
I shot these photos last Friday. The large (mostly hispanic) Catholic Church in town puts on a live Via Cruces ( Way of the Cross/ Stations of the Cross) on Good Friday which tells the story of Jesus' Crucifixion. I'm not posting these because I'm particulary religious. I just posted them because shooting it sorta weirded me...
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I shot these photos last Friday. The large (mostly hispanic) Catholic Church in town puts on a live Via Cruces ( Way of the Cross/ Stations of the Cross) on Good Friday which tells the story of Jesus' Crucifixion. I'm not posting these because I'm particulary religious. I just posted them because shooting it sorta weirded me...
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laika:
You can take naked pics of me if you ever come to Baltimore. I think some of the work you have posted on here is amazing! 
krabuki:
I have pics on a ton of band webby sites! 
Makes me feel all glowy and lovey inside!
The prids just rock my socks.... they are the bestest! They are leaving to go on tour for two months... I will miss themoodles and stoodles. I did some press pics for them last night at thier first gig of the tour.. I love the pics, but not sure they are exactly what they need....we shall see what feedback I get.
And I have been really lame and not sent off your cd OR even emailed you......
I am such a bad bad girl.......
Makes me feel all glowy and lovey inside!
The prids just rock my socks.... they are the bestest! They are leaving to go on tour for two months... I will miss themoodles and stoodles. I did some press pics for them last night at thier first gig of the tour.. I love the pics, but not sure they are exactly what they need....we shall see what feedback I get.
And I have been really lame and not sent off your cd OR even emailed you......
I am such a bad bad girl.......
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vixen:
OMG... I LOVED YOUR COMMENT! It put a huge smile on my face... and made me blush! Wow *faints*
*revives* Oh and thanks for the comment about taking the photos... if you look in the second pic... you can see the remote in my hand... ha ha. I didn't feel like photoshopping that one out... ha ha...
*faints again but opens an eye to see if you are looking...*
*revives* Oh and thanks for the comment about taking the photos... if you look in the second pic... you can see the remote in my hand... ha ha. I didn't feel like photoshopping that one out... ha ha...
*faints again but opens an eye to see if you are looking...*
vixen:
Awww! You are SUCH a sweetheart! Yes! Cum to NY! Oh... was that a freudian slip?!?! I think it was...
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glorybox:
You are soo lucky!
krabuki:
Isn't it so big
and so long
you wanna touch it dont you!!!!!
and so long
you wanna touch it dont you!!!!!
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allycat_13:
Gonna come out and play with us?
vixen:
Yesh... I forgot to wear green as well. No pinchers though! Thank God... ha ha.
Yeah, that is another self portrait alright! Maybe I am a bit of a narcissist... but you know what? I just get these ideas for great shots... and at that moment... I can't just hunt someone down to 'shoot the moment'. So I use myself... it's helped me to learn alot about photography. It's hard work to be the subject and the photographer! It's so gratifying in the end though when it's achieved... nothing better!!!
How are you??
Yeah, that is another self portrait alright! Maybe I am a bit of a narcissist... but you know what? I just get these ideas for great shots... and at that moment... I can't just hunt someone down to 'shoot the moment'. So I use myself... it's helped me to learn alot about photography. It's hard work to be the subject and the photographer! It's so gratifying in the end though when it's achieved... nothing better!!!
How are you??
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photomares:
kind of reminds me of our state fair! lots of interesting people
xcdat:
Nah...covering for a guy...working 69.5 hours this week and next. Thursdays are my only days off
Awww and it was good to be missed