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This was a picture I shot with my Canon G10 of myself, while I was taking a picture of my Canon G10 with Nikon D70’s.
Joe McNally - Repeating Flash
This is the last video by Joe McNally of Repeating Flash posted at the Nikon School. This is a advanced technique that uses the Nikon CLS (Creative Lighting System) used on the Nikon SB Flashes.
This example and technique is awesome. Joe explains how to light a set with 14 different strobes for the technique of stroboscope. He produces some very beautiful images with this technique. Unfortunately Joe makes it look really easy, but I know it’s not.
Take a look at Joe McNally video on Repeating Flash at Nikon School.
If you missed the last two video here is the links to those posts:
Learning with Joe – part 1
Learning with Joe – part 2
I hope you enjoyed these video post. I know that I learned something new in these videos.
Have a great day. May your horizons be straight, and your focus clear.
Joe McNally - Control of Color Part 2
Here is the second video of Joe McNally teaching Control of Color from Nikon School. As Joe did in his first video, he teaches techniques of using multiple flashes in off camera mode. Show the importance of identifying the correct ambient light and adjusting to the proper white balance. Joe also shows you how to place a flash for hair highlights.
Here is the link to the second video Control of Color part 2 at the Nikon School. If you missed the first video here is the link to that as well Learning with Joe – part 1
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The is my new breakfast according to my doctor, Oatmeal and Flaxssed…
Strobist Info:
SB600
Pocket Wizards
Lasolite 24″ Easy Box
(2) 3/16 White Core Foam Board
Here is what the setup looked like in my kitchen Oatmeal & Flaxseed Setup
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I have always like the design of this Copula.
Joe McNally - Control of Color Part 1
As I cruise through my daily blog reading I ran across an old post from a Photo Blogger I follow Scott from Weekly Photography Tips. He posted a series of three videos from on of my favorite photographers Joe McNally. For those of you who may not know of Joe McNally he has a few very popular books out there that really have put a turn in my photography, especially portrait photography using small strobes. His first book I read is The Moment it Clicks and the other book, his most recent release is The Hot Shoe Diaries. If you are looking to improve your portrait photography especially with the use of small strobes I encourage you to read these two books. Continue Reading…
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The Doggie Diner dog heads have been an icon in San Francisco for a few decades. These heads used to be outside the Doggie Diners. Most were up on poles.
The last of the doggie heads on public display is located in San Francisco at 46th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard. It was refurbished in 2001 by the DPW.
I have seen pictures of the three of the heads Manny, Moe and Jack in parades around San Francisco. The heads are owned by John Law of LaughingSquid.com
When I saw the heads parked on Treasure Island, San Francisco the old naval base, I had to stop and take a picture. They were perfectly lighted by a street light.
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Early morning photo of the giant oak tree in the foothills of the Pleasanton Ridge. The fog was just lifting and sun was peaking through the clouds to the east.
Ringed Nudibranch at the California Academy of Sciences, display tank for California Nudibranchs.
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is offering a special event for photographers. I have been to many aquariums. The more popular the aquarium the busier it is with visitor and guests. Sometime I wished that I had the aquarium to myself so I could film the exhibits without the interference of people walking in front of your lens or bumping you as you hold your camera still for that long exposure shot, because most aquariums don’t allow tripods, because tripods can trip and injure clumsy visitors.
Another plus to a photographers only night, is you can bring flashes, light boxes and any equipment that may require to plug in. Most of this equipment is prohibited at any other time at aquariums.
Sometimes the addition of people in the image make the photo. Here is an example that I took a couple years ago at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The addition of people made the image.
For more information read below or got to Aquarium of the Pacific Events. Continue Reading…
