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Studio self portrait
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:24 amby gstark
Just a roughie.
This is cam perched on a shelf, no way to compose or set up, pointed towards me, and let the self-timer go.
Straight out of the camera, no pp; just resized for display.
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:28 amby Kyle
Holy crap you posted a photo
Studio looks cramped, or cosy
Nice work
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:07 amby Raskill
Kyle wrote:Holy crap you posted a photo
Theres something to like here, and no, it's not the subject
I like that the focal length accentuates the cramped studio space, wrapping it around you. I don't think that any flash would have assisted inmaking a better image, as it would have thrown harsh shadows you don't want. Maybe a small lamp somewhere to throw some more ambient light?
Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your day (or night)
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:07 amby Glen
Almost missed this one. Like Raskill, I like the way the short focal length gives the studio that wrap around feel
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:33 amby firsty
A good test for your new toys... I mean tools
I didn't think I would see a SIGMA in your kit bag
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:42 amby gstark
Keith,
I was wondering how long it would take for people to notice. There's two new toys there ...
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:53 pmby Glen
D200 the other toy?
Sigma? I didn't think it was possible! Good thing the Sigma chairman is too much of a gentleman to say I told you so.
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:09 pmby gstark
Glen,
Yep.
Both arrived on Friday last. Haven't yet had a real chance to put them through their paces.
Initial thought s ... probably off topic for here, save to say that together they make a somewhat impressive piece of kit.
I'll probably start a new thread later today or early tomorrow, as I intned to be shooting at a jam tonight ...
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:32 pmby PiroStitch
Nice setup
Gotta love distortion towards the edges - makes it look like you're caught in some time distortion field.
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:45 pmby Greg B
Gary, nice work, and a good depiction of the studio environment.
I really love the Sigma 10-20 on the D200, it is a beautiful pairing.
And yes, you with a sigma is a turn up, no doubt about it. But I think you will be well pleased.
Posted:
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:56 pmby sirhc55
The Dark Side has a new akolouthos
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:09 pmby gstark
Wayne,
Yes on the distortion. With FF, my 24mm was my very favourite lens for pretty much that reason. Even though I'd often need as much reach as I could get (hence I have an old 300mm) I just love what a WA lens does to an image.
I've missed that on digital, even with the various kit lenes ... not the same.
For those who've not yet noticed, this was shot @ ISO1600, fluro lighting, I think about 1/15@f/8. The EXIF is there anyway ...
Somewat difficult conditions, especially regarding composition and focus, neither of which were actually something I could control.
So for my first shots i anger with the new toys, I am happy.