Some Snowboarding Anyone?

[Rodger]

With Pittsburgh picking up one foot of fresh powder yesterday, (and a snow day!) my friends and I had a busy day.


This winter I'm going to try to put a book together of the season. Titled "Arsty Fartsy: Snow Stories". Artsy Fartsy is the "crew" name, and snow stories seemed appropriate. I plan on doing a lifestyle portrait of each rider and then 5-10 of their best images from the season following the portrait. Let me know what you think of the possible choices so far!


Critique is welcome, but this post has more of a show and tell vibe, so that's where I put it.


I'm saving for the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and can't wait! I cringe every time I use he kit lens. (Mine has been abused by a reckless friend and focuses horribly. I'm not saying great images can't be taken with a kit lens )


Thanks!






Canon 20D 18-55 kit lens @ 18mm. 1/250 f/4 ISO 200


Strobist Info: 1 Vivitar 285HV bare, @ 1/4 camera left in front, facing riders, fired via CyberSyncs. 1 Canon 430EXII bare, on camera ETTL









Canon 20D 18-55 kit lens @ 27mm. 1/250 f/4 ISO 100



Strobist Info: 1 Vivitar 285HV bare, @ 1/4 camera left in front, facing riders, fired via CyberSyncs. 1 Canon 430EXII bare, on camera ETTL






Canon 20D 18-55mm kit lens @ 18mm. 1/160 f/4.5 ISO 100


Strobist Info: 1 Canon 430EXII bare, @ 1/2 -0.3 camera right at the bottom. 1 Vivitar 285HV bare, @ 1/2 camera left at the top.
Fired via CyberSyncs






Canon 20D 18-55mm kit lens @ 18mm. 1/160 f/8 ISO 800


Strobist Info: 1 Canon 430EXII bare, @ 1/2 -0.3 camera right at the bottom. 1 Vivitar 285HV bare, @ 1/2 camera left at the top.
Fired via CyberSyncs

[twistedphrame]

Great shots Roger, I really like how nicely the guys 'pop out' in the shots, is that just lighting or was a bit of post necessary for that?

[ShutterbugJohan]

Very nice, Rodger!

[Rodger]

Thanks all!
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I really like how nicely the guys 'pop out' in the shots, is that just lighting or was a bit of post necessary for that?

It's a bit of both actually. On number 3, The vivitar is directly behind the rider which makes for the intense backlighting. All of the images went through +100 clarity though in Lightroom 2

The last one is the one that jumps off the page...


Great WOW factor.
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<div>Thanks Dallas! One more vivitar snooted to throw some light at his face and I'd love it haha.</div>
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Very nice, Rodger!

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<div>Thanks Johan!!</div>
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A shame you've that guy in the background in your frame though.

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<div>Yeahh, I can see where just the rider would be a bit nicer, but I think that filmers in still photos and photogs in movie parts is legit in the snow industry. I've seen a couple images and video parts that include other filmers/photogs. So, I do see where not having him there would be nice, but at the same time, I'm not too worried </div>
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<div>Again, Thanks for all your kind words!</div>
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[Dallasphotog]

The last one is the one that jumps off the page...


Great WOW factor.

[Joel]

I love #2 en #3 Rodger! A shame you've that guy in the background in your frame though. The shadows in the third one really add something to the picture.

[Mark Elberson]

Great stuff Rodger! You've become quite the strobist!! Are the CyberSyncs a new addition to your kit?

[Rodger]

Yessir they are! got them a week after Christmas with money from the grandparents! (So glad I got into photography before I'm too old for presents haha).


Thanks Mark!

[Mark Elberson]

(So glad I got into photography before I'm too old for presents haha
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I'm 31 and I still bank on presents to help fund my habbit...I mean buy photography gear :-)