forest_taber

Here is a grab shot that I took near the end of the second half. ISO 200 f/1.8 1/250 sec exposure compensation set to -3

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o326/taberphotography/intothewoods-1.jpg

I've had better luck using lower ISO settings and a tripod. Also, I found that if I set the exposure compensation to -3

stops, it not only preserved the highlights, but managed to boost the shutter speed to around 1/30 sec to 1/60 sec;

enough to capture most gestures and some of the less animated members of the cast.

I used a Nikon d80, a very bad tripod, and the 50mm 1.8 (which according to the exif data didn't always shoot wide open

but stopped down as far as f/3.5!).

The best things you can do with anything photographic is to prepare and to know what you're shooting. Sitting in on the

dress rehearsal, or, possibly dating a member of the cast, can give you the insight and experience to shot accordingly

come opening night.