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<p>Folks,<br> I want to take a picture of a model in a tunnel at night with light trails from motorcycles whizzing by her. I want her to be in focus along with the environment, with only the light trails blurring. I would like to light her using moody "loop lighting" with off camera alien bee positioned on the right, and strobe positioned behind her to create a rim light (so I think this rules out rear curtain sync). <br> What is the best method to accomplish this? I'm thinking composite with two images- take one of her with the lighting I want, and then photograph the motorcycles coming through the cave from the same point and combine? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!</p> <p>Bagley</p>

<p>Thanks William! That's very helpful. Now I'm going to run away from the manual/autofocus wars LOL.</p>

<p>Could someone please critique this? I'm having issues with focusing. The data is F3.2; 1/200; 3200 ISO. I was using continuous focus, and I don't think it's a sharp as it should be. Is it sharp considering the low light environment/movement? I have some specific questions:<br /><br />1) When using continuous auto focus and choosing your points manually, what do you do if you need to recompose the shot, and it falls "outside" of the autofocus points or in between them?<br />2) I was trying to focus on the eyes. Is it okay to just set the continuous autofocus on the chest since they would be on roughly the same plane? How about choosing the center of the face?<br />3) Sometimes it's hard to tell if a shot is in focus for me with high iso. Is it grain or focus?<br />4) For best focus technique, should you just choose the autofocus point manually and then "stick" with it with recomposing? Would it be best to just plop the ol' focus point on the eyes and then readjust zoom or move around? That seems difficult in these situations.<br /><br />THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! I'm such a frustrated noob. Here is the link:<br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/14855047@N00/14387869073/lightbox/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/14855047@ ... /lightbox/</a></p>

<p>Hey gang! I've started shooting shows, and I have begun mentoring under an established photographer. I noticed that he shoots a lot of shots wide open- 1.8 and 2.0. I have problems getting my images sharp at those apertures (being such a shallow depth of field). <br> My question is this- what aperture do most pros seem to like as a sweet spot? I notice Jared will bump his to 3.2 a lot to give him wiggle room. Do you guys shoot wide open a lot with concerts? It's really frustrating and difficult. Thanks in advance! Bagley</p>