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Welcome to the 43rd issue of PhotoFlash
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In This Issue: Wednesday, October 04, 2006
 Golden Orb Taken in McCall, Idaho with reflection of setting sun on lake acting as the backlight. © Alana Ibe Canon EOS 20D Digi... |
Featured Article: Photographing at Twilight ... by Jim Zuckerman
Twilight, says instructor Jim Zuckerman, is the most beautiful time of day to photograph cities and architecture. In his article based on a recent BetterBlog, Jim offers tips and techniques for shooting scenes in which the deep cobalt blue sky forms a wonderful backdrop to the illuminated buildings. Jim, by the way, teaches many excellent courses here at BetterPhoto, including Eight Steps to More Dramatic Photography; Mastering Light and Flash; and Perfect Digital Exposure. Check out his new article...
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Where in the World? To learn the correct answer to the last quiz - and see who came the closest, visit the previous Where in the World quiz. Digital Photographic: Gallery-Quality Prints From Your Digital Photos Lensbabies - Selective Focus SLR Lenses! New Photo Discussions Set off a strobe at the beginning of the exposure to record the dominoes standing upright---the high temp light from the strobe made them rather white. Then I pushed them over and they exposed under natural (yellowish) light for the remainder of the time. I had the light very low so that the exposure would be long----giving me enough time to work and so as not to record the movement when they actually were falling. Editor's Note: Check out the On Location with Bruce Smith article for more details, including a shot that shows the set-up for this simulated beach scene. Also, Bruce teaches the awesome Fashion and Beauty: Introduction to Fashion Photography course here at BetterPhoto. This image was created on the final evening of my Post-Summit Photography Tour of Seattle (about three days ago now). Our group wanted to try this streaming traffic technique and so we found this overpass just south of downtown Seattle. This is a 10 second exposure and demonstrates just a bit of the fun you can have with your camera securely mounted on a tripod. I talked about this image and this technique in the most recent episode of my radio show, BetterPhoto Radio. Thanks again - enjoy practicing this fun technique. When I peeked at the work of the others on the workshop, they looked very good. As soon as we have some examples of them uploaded to BetterPhoto, I will add a link here to them. Thanks again! Nice gallery of images you have. I like how you crop and compose. I haven't been able to shoot for a while and have some time to get out this afternoon. I can't wait. Editor's Note: Richard has an exciting new class that begins October 4th: Photoshop 101: The Photoshop Essentials Primer. The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
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New Photo Discussion 1: Multiple Exposure
Tom, this would be of great use to school teachers, especially within the context of teaching about the word "translucent." Really riveting!
Flower Multiple Exposure
I used the Nikon D200 multiple exposure setting to get this look.
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Response 1:Nice work. Love the effect.
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Outstanding work, Connie! Very creative and fantastic results! Jeff
The Domino Effect
f22, 6 sec, 14mm lens
© Connie J. Bagot
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Response 1:Excellant effects, Connie!
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Response 2:Wow, Connie! I agree with Jeff - really outstanding and amazing work. You have created a wonderful image that almost has the qualities of an illusion, perhaps because you chose to have the camera skip the record of the falling (which boggles my mind a bit, but then I'm not familiar with strobes etc.). You are unfailingly creative - it's a treat to come check out what new image is in your gallery!
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Response 3:Connie, excellent detail, lighting, DOF, composition and exposure.
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Teresa, 
Kelly 2
© Teresa Lee
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I have been following your portrait work the past month. Very nice. What type of soft lighting are you using? Straight or reflective? Constant or flash?
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Response 1:Hey, John! Thanks for taking the time to look at my work! These past few posts have been natural light - in this case, sunlight coming from behind her and a reflector in front of her and one on the floor to bounce light back up. Thanks again for commenting!
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Response 2:Wonderful portrait, Teresa. I've just finished looking at your gallery again, you have some outstanding work there! Great lighting throughout. I haven't tried portraits yet (no one to try them with!). Keep up the excellent work.
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Response 3:This Is GORGEOUS!!! Perfect Lighting!!! Beautiful Girl!! Love her Eyes... :0)
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 4: Girl on 'Beach'
Darling pose, very pretty smile and beautiful young lady. Love the set-up of the image. Looks like she's on the beach.
Girl on 'Beach'
Shot in studio ... set up by fashion photographer and BetterPhoto instructor Bruce Smith during BP's Post-Summit Photography Tour. Model: Molly Orr ... 50mm lens @ f/5.6, 1/125th sec., ISO 100
© Kerry Drager
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Response 1:Hi Kerby,
Thanks so much for the nice comments ... much appreciated!!
Kerry
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BEAUTIFUL Twilight Capture of the Cityscape, Jim....Gorgeous Color, Light & Composition....GREAT ONE!!! :^)
#5 - After
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Response 1:Thank you very much, Ross. I appreciate your positive feedback.
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Response 2:Thanks! The red lines on the freeway are actually the tail lights of cars. With the camera's shutter open for a full 10 seconds, the lights blur into lights. The white lines on the other side of the freeway are headlights. Pretty fun, aye?
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 6: This Crab Digs the Sand
What a great shot Richard! I love the detail. Your gallery is just full of color and fun. 
This Crab Digs the Sand
aperture: 5.6
shutter: 1/125
lens: 70-300
location: Ocean Sands, NC
name: This Crab Digs the Sand
time of day: 6.47 AM 7-14-05
© Richard Lynch
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Response 1:Tamera, thanks for the comment. It was a fun shot to take. I'd been at the outer banks for a few days and got up early knowing the beach was alive with crabs. I looked around for the biggest one I could find, and slowly moved in on him a little at a time while he was digging his hole. I scared him off before I got too much closer than this. It was interesting to watch as well as being fun to shoot. Next time I'll try to be making a capture as he flicks the sand away - and incredibly fast motion!
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 7: Snowy Egret Florida
How did you keep the egret so in focus and the greenery blurred in the foreground and the backgroud?
Snowy Egret Florida
© Rob Sheppard
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Response 1:I will often shoot a telephoto lens wide-open or nearly wide open (f-stops) for just this effect. I focused on the egret and actually moved to put out-of-focus leaves in front. A strong telephoto shot at its maximum aperture (such as f/4, f/5.6) can give this effect.
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Until next time, thanks for reading and keep having fun with photography!
Jim Miotke
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