sandra_henderson Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I ran some test shots this weekend on an upcoming race on the 18th. I did notice that my flash didn't pop off at the most critical time. Any suggestions I have also posted a couple of pictures for critique. Would you have done anything differently? I was using a Canon 20D with the standard lens kit of EF-S 18-55mm.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra_henderson Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 Another one<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra_henderson Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 One more.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey1 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Greetings! Try shooting with a slower shutter and pan with the action to blur the background and a bit of the subject. You can balance daylight and flash with your setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra_henderson Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 I gave that a try but not sure it turned out that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_mead Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I'd say it worked out perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey1 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 NICE! You're going to have to mind the ambient light not overpowering the flash output. On my Nikon D70 and SB-800 setup, I have to make sure the flash sees the pre-flash from the built-in flash on the camera. Canon has a similar I-TTL version and should have give similar results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra_henderson Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 I guess you can say I cheated and put the dial on Sports mode and just went with it as I wanted to try it out. Should I use any kind of diffusing filter over the flash as I'm less than 5 feet away from them due to the pathway being so narrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra_henderson Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Joey, I know this is an ignorant question but I do I do what you are suggesting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diy photography Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Sandra, I would say that your slow shutter speed image was your most powerful image. It had the drama and intensity needed to portray the feeling of speed. Its also closer in and tighter and you can really see the riders expression. Keep it up! God's light and love to you Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron l Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Sandra - Your panning photo is the best by far. You have whites in the eyes, the flash provided enough freeze but there is feeling of motion in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_hutchins Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I like the panned shot. The first one is pretty strong too. The others are too loosely framed IMO and the angle on the second one is just a bit... boring to my eyes. They're a lot better than my first mtb pics! chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Wall Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Panning blurred background - in others, the background is too distinct and is distracting. IMO. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiourine Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Try to make the more the better and from the different points of view and after make an analysis, let to say the people about it, notice everything and try one more time. The shooter should be newer slower as 1/250. If you want use the slower shooter speed, then try to use flash with rear curtain funktion and move your camera slightly with the object together. http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/3043717-lg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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