C & C Strobist beginner

Just getting into the whole off camera flash strobism, critique requested please on these. Be nice Sean, just kidding ol mate. [:P] or am I [;)]





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50D f/5 1/250 ISO 100 24 - 105 f/4@35mm flash 430exII to the left cactus V4 triggers





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50D f/4 1/125 ISO 100 24 - 105 f/4@32mm flash 430exII to the left cactus V4 triggers with diffuser (to windy for theumbrella)





BELOW. Not a strobist shot, I just like how it turned out. f/11 ISO 100 20 second exposure, Tungsten balance, 18-200efs at 25mm


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I really like the second and third pictures. I'm not as big of a fan of the first picture for two reasons. First, I don't like the perspective...it feels like I'm lording over her. Second, the light doesn't really sculpt her features because she's gazing directly into the light source. If the light were in a different location (or else she was turned slightly toward the camera), I think the results would have been a bit better.


The third picture is very well done. Good job in spotting the interesting light that's already there and choosing the best exposure for the scene.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"]Thanks Sean I really appreciate your comments and suggestions. You make a good point with the first photo, cheers.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"]Scott