mlhostetter

October 2, 2004

Fuji FinePix S7000. Just got this camera today and am tryin my hand

at Macro. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Marylou

August 2, 2004

This is a mesquite tree stump. However the hair of this knome is

another type of tree that is growing from the mesquite tree. I

thought this was highly unusal. Enjoy and please share your thoughts

on this photo.

Thank you for your imput.

Marylou

July 30, 2004

I agree in after reading your remarks, I purchased a Brietek HS600 Strobe and am using a 36"x36" softbox. The difference was amazing! I am still learning the positioning of the light, Ughhhh very furstrating, but Oh so Reewarding when I get a better result! Thanks for the help on this one!

Happy Shootin'

Marylou

July 29, 2004

I just purchased a set of Britek HS600 Strobes and am using a 36"x36"

softbox in this shot. I noticed that in many of my other shots, my

daughter "blew out" because of the power of the strobe and her light

skin. At this shot, the light with softbox was place about 9' from

her due to space limitations. Any ideas on how to stop the blow out

in the future. This was the best of the bunch I think. Others were

placed in my single photos folder for comparision.

Thank you

Marylou

July 14, 2004

Igor, I have always been a great fan of your work and I follow what you do. I enjoy watching your vision be put on film and I love what you do with this photo. You are the type of photographer I strive to one day be... Keep up the incredible work.

July 9, 2004

I am learning lighting techniques with a white background and

portable flash units on slave triggers... How close and I getting

with this technique?

July 7, 2004

Thank you Javed, This was taken in my early years of photographing. Before I knew what diffusion was all about lol. And the red tint is pretty annoying, but I keep it around to remind me where I came from started. :>

July 7, 2004

This is much better with an overall feel of joy. The lighting is much more subtle with the definition between the model and the background. Very nice photo.

July 7, 2004

I understand that you were going for a high key effect. I was simply stating that the harsh lighting on the brides face blew out the flesh tones on her cheek. I was under the mistaken belief that High Key meant great defintion between the subject and the background. I did not mean to offend only to critique. My apologies. If you did not want others opinions, you should not have asked.Again, My apologies.

Oh and BTW, the wife comment made by someone earlier was a joke I am sure. Maybe not a good one, but I am sure no harm was meant. Humor is a good thing...

July 7, 2004

Let me know what you think about the color cropping and composition

on this shot. Its had alot of looks but no ratings. Please let me

know your thoughts.

July 7, 2004

Great composition and a soft feeling to this photo. Good job!

July 7, 2004

Very beautiful photo. I see a problem with the models hair. It seems to fall off into the background. A back light to seperate the subject from the BG would really make this photo pop.

July 7, 2004

Great color and feel. Very unusual.

July 7, 2004

The eyes of your subject is the most important part of any photo, here , the glasses do not distract the viewer, but draws them in. Trying to figure out the relection draws one in . Good Job.

July 7, 2004

Nice DOF. Alittle cropping to maybe a vertical 5x7 shot to put more emphasis on the subject would be nice. The backgound , while blurred is alittle distracting. I think the chains to frame her would be enough to let the viewers know where she is.

July 7, 2004

The lighting is very harsh for this photo. Blows out the bride's face in areas. Next time try to diffuse the light by shooting through a softbox or umbrella. Beautiful lady.

June 23, 2004

These are such wonderful photographs. The talent behind the camera to see such beauty is amazing. I could only dream of achieving such beautiful results. Awesome!