OOOooo, that's nice and sharp; wonderful reds.Cheers.
Nowt wrong with that mate, I have been trying to capture a Robin for weeks now, would be well chuffed with a pic like yours, sat on that fence, great background and a good catch-light... LIKEY
Very nice. Well captured
You might think your robin shot uninspired for the theme, but it's a great shot nevertheless and I think that's really our main goal in photography - to get great shots. The sharp textures and details are so pleasing and the dof is perfect! Also, I like your crop so I wouldn't change anything about it.
Hi Carl, what can I say obviously great choice for the theme, possibly a little crop would work
Living World......As a place holder whilst you gather your inspiration, this really is rather lovely!
Beatiful little Robin shot Carl, fabulous detail.....my favourite bird ....they're so friendly.
Beautiful shot of the robin for Living World. Prefect composition with the subject at the thirds looking into the open negative space. Spot on focus on the eyes, sharp foreground and nice patterns oof background. Stunning.
Great idea Carl, nice suggestion of movement too ( btw sort your link out )
Thanks Mark - struggled again this week.I like that Carl a bit different very well thought out
Thanks Andrea. Thankfully found something at last that fitted the theme.Nice one, Carl! A very spiky object and I do like the suggestion of motion, which makes a nice curve leading to the spike. A good idea, well executed
Thanks Tim. I haven't a clue but it's the product of flash photography ... it is a single image and although it does look like a reflection, it's not ... just blurred movement. I think for this one I set the flash to "rear curtain sync" and combined that with a slow(ish) shutter speed. All pretty much gibberish to me at the moment but quite pleased with the result.A very *dark* image there Carl. How did you achieve the blur in the reflection whilst keeping the foreground hand and hammer in sharp focus? I don't understand (but it is effective).
Ah, in which case I know roughly what you were doing. Interesting that you managed to get the hand twice though. Presuambly at the beginning of the exposure your hand was still.Thanks Tim. I haven't a clue but it's the product of flash photography ... it is a single image and although it does look like a reflection, it's not ... just blurred movement. I think for this one I set the flash to "rear curtain sync" and combined that with a slow(ish) shutter speed. All pretty much gibberish to me at the moment but quite pleased with the result.
Ah! I see now - Yes, my hand was still at the start - so captured that then caught at the downward arc by the flash to give the sharper version. Hmmm - clever stuff this ... may need a lie down before long!Ah, in which case I know roughly what you were doing. Interesting that you managed to get the hand twice though. Presuambly at the beginning of the exposure your hand was still.
Thanks DK. Yes, a great little find - forgot I had that hammer/pick tucked away ... .good old-looking prop. Flash for me has always been a mystery and a thing to be avoided but use it quite frequently now.Yeah liking that Carl, another thing I would like to try myself !!! Good motion captured and I love the actual hammer/pick, really adds to the image than a standard claw hammer
Thanks Chris. Yes, definitely worth experimenting - so many interesting facets. This effect came by pure luck, not by design, but have learned lots from it ... the theory at least.Good idea, certainly different and well captured, I've seen that rear curtain sync option on the flash but never used it, must give it a go, it has created a very interesting effect in your photo.
Thanks Susie. Yes, it's an amazing forum in so many ways; certainly made me more selective and thoughtful about how and what to photograph. Learning things all the time ... some by chance, like this last one just from fiddling around with settings. Rarely used off camera flash but now, can't keep away from it.That's a super shot Carl it really is very effective, you must be pleased with that ....it's good how the challenge spurs you on to try new things isn't it.
Thanks Sheylara.Loving the lighting and the tones of your spiky. Also, a unique take.
Thank you Bernd. Only just got away with not blowing the highlights in the hand ... sheer luck.Great idea and well executed. And great lighting.
Thank You Jon. Wasn't intended to be a "dark" image but can see how it can look that way ha ha.Spiky - Yikes ! great image and would have been a good interpretation as a still but the movement adds a lot to the capture - very nice
Thank you David. No, nobody has mentioned anything why? You may have a point thinking about it now. Perhaps the forearm should be angled upward to go with the striking action and not held parallel which would make it an wristy stroke ... is that what you mean?Nice one Carl Great prop, lighting and BG Did anyone mention the grip on the hammer looks a bit odd in some way?
Well Carl... I'm impressed with that. First of all, I had assumed it was a composite and/or photoshopped to the nines! Believe it or not, I haven't a clue about how to use all of those different modes on a flash - mine are 95% stuck in the basic mode and I haven't bothered to experiment outside of that... so thank you for providing a bit of inspiration to try some of those other modes out when I can. I think that effect is superb - it really does convey the movement and because it had worked so well I'd simply assumed it was shopped I also like you direction of lighting - it looks like it's coming from a doorway or window into the workshop - so very consistent with that atmosphere you're building. And finally the processing works really well to add grittiness - the textured background also helps with that. I'm pleased you didn't go mono with this as the colours bring something A great, thoughtful shot and very well executed - well done
Thank you.Spiky- I assumed it was a combined shot but having read your explanation I realise it is cleverer than that. I like the sense of movement you have achieved. Good picture.
Thanks PHP. Oooops sorted now ..... why don't I test it out without assuming that the link works huh!I really like that Carl, great processing too ( now sort your link out )
I give in, why don't you?why don't I test it out without assuming that the link works huh!