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Originally Posted by Dave Johnston
I like the results--the dish seems to be working well. Also, the light was positioned perfectly to create an interesting and flattering highlight pattern on the subject. I know this was a test shot, but some type of separation light (eitherpointed atthe subject's back or onto the background) would have made the shot superb, I think.
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Originally Posted by Steve U
Its funny. I had originally planned on documenting the entire process of making this dish, but at the very start I got too excited about making it, and forgot to take any pictures. At any rate. I will post the directions on how to make it.
<span style="font-size: small;"]<span style="font-size: medium;"]I purchased:
1- Mixing bowl ~ 1.5 gallon (I wanted larger, but none of the bigger ones at the time of purchase felt right) = $1.98
1- 4pack 2 1/2" corner bracket galvanized. $2.98
1- 2 1/2" L bracket. $1.00
3- 5x1/4" carriage bolts $1.66
9- 1/4" Nuts (for the carriage bolts) $0.54
8- 10x3/8x1" round steel machine screws (came with accompanying nuts) $4.58
1- 5" door knob plate (the thing that keeps the knob from punching a whole in drywall, it is essentially a piece of fiberglass or you could use 1/4" plywood if you have the tools to cut a circle) $2.58
1- Can White spraypaint $.89
1- Can Black spraypaint $.89
Total cost ~ $17 + tax
<span style="font-size: medium;"]Tools you will need:
-Drill with 1/4" and 3/8" drill bits.
-3/8", 1/4" crescent wrenches
-Phillips head screwdriver.
-Vice Grip pliers.
-Utility Knife
-Fine Sandpaper (I used 150 grit)
-Area for painting.
Long post..... pictures in the next one.
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As you can see from the first picture. You assemble the Corner brackets and L bracket in the fashion displayed above. You can mount a 1/4" umbrella swivel stud into the bottom of your flash stand or in my case, my wireless trigger. Once assembled, place your flash in the center of the mixing bowl and mark off where your borders are. Then cut out the size of your flash head to enter into the mixing bowl. Once you have done so. Mark on the mixing bowl where the corner bracket screwholes will meet, and then pull out your drill to make holes for your newly made flash bracket.
After inserting the flash bracket bolts into the bowl, and you have ensured a good fit, it is time to size up your door stop for its center position over your flash. The way I did this, I placed it flush over the bottom of the mixing bowl and marked a triangle where I knew the corners did not override any other screw holes, or the back ends would interfere with the flash body.
Then, I put 3x 1/4" holes in the bowl and also in the door stop plate in corrosponding areas. Onceeverything was assembled and appeared to fit well and snug. I removed all parts for painting.
I first scuffed the surface of the plastic mixing bowl with 150 grit sandpaper to assist in good sticking of the paint. Then painted the inside white and outside black.
I then reassembled it all, and took the test shots below.
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In the above portrait. I used only the dish with the subject holding a 30" white reflector just out of the frame.
That is very cool Dave, I think Martha Stewart will be ringing you for a portrait shoot.
Dr. Dave
One of my three grand daughters[:)] (who I was looking after for the day[:S] ) stood still for 3 seconds....[sn] The old 400D + EFS17-55mm IS + 580.....came out the holster.... I was faster... This is the result. [:O]
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Wally
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Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: 70.0-300.0 mm
Image Date: 2011-05-21 10:31:41 +0000
Focal Length: 282mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.010 s (1/100)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
Orientation: Normal
Awesome photo, Mark! Beautifully portrays the love and happiness they share!
Denise
Thanks Denise
I love the colors! I think I like the first more, with the flowers stretching off into the distance.
I think I had better post something. There are some nice portraits in this thread.
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Canon 5D Mkii & 50mm F/1.2 Handheld with natural light only.
Long time no post.. and just want to share something.. Good day!
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Thanks for viewing
One of the shots I took yesterday at the gulf.
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Canon EX550 with bouncer was used on top of 400D.
I've revealed some more sky detail and corrected exposure in CS4.
Just hanging out at the farm...
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EOS 5D Mark II, EF 24-105mm f/4<span style="color: #ff0000;"]L IS USM @ 105mm, 1/160 s, f/4, ISO 100
Great shots Grizz and John. John I really like the emotion/feel of this shot. The composition, for me, is excellent. The background is nicely non-distracting too. Great job!
Cheers
Damian
Here are some recent shots I took in the middle of one of our downtown streets. We were constantly having to let cars by.
Image 1: This young lady was in a group that happened to be passing by. I offered to shoot her, and she agreed. She was fantastic in front of the camera--a real natural.
Image 2: My good friend and new assistant Maher. I've taken several shots of him, but for this particular shot I rotated the camera during the (relatively) long shutter. This (along with the flash) caused the background to swirl while he remained mostly sharp.
Image 3: April's a beautiful girl, and we captured some much more flattering shots of her that evening. However, I ended up liking this shot best. Why? The light isn't coming from a direction where I typically use a mainlight (so high up). However, her eyes are still sufficiently lit to pull you in. To me, it's a much more interesting shot--there is a punchy realism to the image that retains my attention more so than the other shots did.
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I agree with your comments, specially with the 3rd pix.[H] I'm intrigued with the 2nd pix.[:^)] Have you got more shots like this and if it's not too much ask could you please post these with data and info as I would like to try this myself. Thanks Sean. Your Grass Hopper. Wally [:$]
If you
All of these are really, really good, Sean!! I think they are some of your best yet ...other than the one's I've seen of Amber of course!
And BTW - I am done buying lenses (other than someday getting a 17-55mm again which I miss dearly) so please stop making me want this lens! [;)]
Denise
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Originally Posted by ddt0725
I must admit, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 greatly exceeded my expectations. It's the first prime I grab when I'm wanting a wide aperture. The short focal length coupled with the very wide aperture makes it one of the most instrumental lenses in my gear bag.
Want it even more now, don't you?? he he he
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Originally Posted by Sean Setters
Bought it!
he he he ...just kidding!! But, I could sell my 35mmL and what I get for it would buy a used 17-55mm and 30mm ...hmmmm! [^o)]
Denise
Haven't posted in a while. Here are some of my daughter...
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7D, 35mm f/1.4L @ 2.0, 1/4000s, ISO 400
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7D, 35mm f/1.4L @ 2.0, 1/4000s, ISO 640
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7D, 35mm f/1.4L @ 2.0, 1/640s, ISO 125
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Very nice photo, Mark! Perfect lighting and I love the background!
@ deltasun - Very sweet photos of your little girl! Wow, she has really gotten big ...nice age to really keep you busy!
Denise
My best friend =)
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I did a few basketball shots the other day. "Gucci" (the guy's nickname) was a great sport. We covered him in baby oil and misted him with water for that nice fake sweat look.We used 4 monolights and a 580EX for these shots. Lots of fun.
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Very impressive Sean.
Did you use PS5 to remove all the body fat? If so I
Actually, no. It
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Originally Posted by Baker
Nice photo Chris[Y]
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Originally Posted by Sean Setters
That's quite some shine [:D] It's <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"]almost a plasticky look you have there. Great setting by the way! I like the light on the basket -> shadow from the basket.
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Originally Posted by Sean Setters
I guess the shorts he wore weren't taking the light as well as his oiled up body [:P]
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I usually do traditional portraits, so this was my first time experimenting with some dramatic lighting and a goofy set up. Thanks for looking!
Mike
Love it
Thanks for sharing
Mark
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Originally Posted by ddt0725
Sorry for the late reply, Denise - thanks for the compliment. Yeah,
even with almost daily shots, it's amazing how much she's changing in
front of our very eyes! [:D]
Natural light, T2i, 50mm f/1.8, 1/200, f/4, ISO 100
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Awesome!
This young lady got married recently. It was anything but a traditional wedding (the wedding colors were the color of her dress), but beautiful all the same. It was also a very short wedding....as all wedding should be. :-)
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Been pretty absent here in the DP community, so thought I'd drop by again! Shot from a recent engagement shoot. Natural lighting, sorry Sean! ; )
7D - ISO200 - 1/800 - f/1.8 - 50mm
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Very nice, Takahiro