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Great King Bowser
22-08-2006, 16:05
Taken at the weekend using my new 430ex flash.

Let me know what you think!

http://static.flickr.com/69/220378818_52bce123d0.jpg
minimeeze
22-08-2006, 19:51
Good eye contact but maybe would have benefitted from using a polariser to stop the reflective glare?
Great King Bowser
22-08-2006, 20:23
That's a point. Would that actually work when using a flash? Thanks for the advice.
Marcel
22-08-2006, 22:29
Hmmm not sure, as (circular) polarisers work on a 45 deg angle. Although it's certainly worth a try. It's a cracking shot, but the reflection is the thing I noticed first.

As it's the 430...bounce the flash ;) Problem solved :D, AND if you angle the flash right, you may also be able to use the polariser.
Great King Bowser
22-08-2006, 22:37
Hmmm not sure, as (circular) polarisers work on a 45 deg angle. Although it's certainly worth a try. It's a cracking shot, but the reflection is the thing I noticed first.

As it's the 430...bounce the flash ;) Problem solved :D, AND if you angle the flash right, you may also be able to use the polariser.

Oh I did bounce the flash. The old bunker wasn't really conducive to bounce flash what with the dark, angular wooden ceiling. Still trying to get my technique down though.

The more I look at the photo, the more I think that reflection is actually the strip-light on the ceiling than the flash, but the flash has brought it about.
matty
23-08-2006, 14:19
i like this, simple shot, but i agree with the ^^ comments
HIMUPNORTH
23-08-2006, 15:20
Let me know what you think!




I think I am scared! :eek: :lol:


Rather good though. Shame about reflections (as said) but really rather good :clap:
Great King Bowser
23-08-2006, 16:10
Heh, thanks for all the comments guys. Not sure if i'll be letting myself get shot all day any time soon though, but i'll remember for next time. :lol:
Marianne
23-08-2006, 21:11
excellent quality of shot...have to say that the reflections don't bother me... :shrug:
chuckles
23-08-2006, 21:14
Agree with Marianne. It couldn't happen properly without the reflections - gives it a context to 'live' within. Without the relections you'd have 'glassless' glass!
Sean_Mcr
23-08-2006, 22:56
I like the reflections, i'd have had him holding the gun or at least left a few round on the helmet and jacket. Right now it looks more like a health and safety guide on how to wear your helmet.

Also looks like the closest he's ever got to a paintball is in a tin of Dulux
Marcel
23-08-2006, 23:06
Yeah, technically its a good shot (Ive grown to love the reflections....still think they could be tinkered with a bit though).

Now sean mentions it, the lack of paint and evidence of 'action' does stand out.

Next time pop a couple of rounds on him, colour him in a bit :D
Great King Bowser
24-08-2006, 11:03
Yeah a bit more context would've been awesome but the shot was taken between rounds back at our home bunker. We weren't allowed to take our guns with us. :'(

Next time I'll remember to plug him in the helmet. :thumbs:
tigger
25-08-2006, 07:55
I think is wicked dont know about the reflection could do with a bit naaaa a lot of paint he's to clean not been workin hard enough:( ;) :razz: :D heres some paint balls.
Marianne
25-08-2006, 08:02
that's what it is! he's too scary like this, looks like a government warning or summink....let's splat 'im!

http://www.barrianne-photos.co.uk/picperfic/splatted.jpg

:lol: ;)
Great King Bowser
25-08-2006, 15:09
Ooh that's lovely. :lol: :lol: :lol: