My bad
Jun 19, 2017 00:22:56 #
sailorsmom wrote:
These really are exceptional images, Bret! I double downloaded all of them and they're amazing!
I'm so glad you liked them sailorsmom. What the heck is double downloading? I have not heard that one!
Jun 19, 2017 00:39:03 #
BrentHarder wrote:
OK davefales, here are 3 of the 4 non HDR images. Let me know if you like these better.
Hey Brent. I do like the non-cooked images. I don't mind HDR images, but most are too cooked for my liking. Just personal preference. ;-) Great shots, tell him he done good. LOL. Cheers.
Jun 19, 2017 01:29:09 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Hey Brent. I do like the non-cooked images. I don't mind HDR images, but most are too cooked for my liking. Just personal preference. ;-) Great shots, tell him he done good. LOL. Cheers.
Thanks flathead27ford for your thoughts on these photos. I am in agreement with you about the overcookedness! I will tell Randy that you think his shots are great.
Here is the more detailed report of what kind of gear he shoots with and his settings.
I use the Canon 5D Mark III on auto focus, but I shoot manual, always - unless I want to take some shots inside the airplane. Then, momentarily I'll switch it to full auto, but back to manual before exiting.
When I shoot manually, I don't have to worry about silhouettes when I'm shooting looking back up like during exit. If the the sun is in the shot, I'll still get a nice exposure of the jumpers. I also get a little higher frame rate since it doesn't have to constantly alter the exposure.
To start, I'll set the ISO very low - like at around 100. Then I set my shutter speed usually at 1/400 or 1/500. I'll adjust the aperture as needed by taking a shot through the window or out the open door, before putting my camera on my head.
My go-to lens is the Canon 20mm prime, but I've used the 16-35 f2.8 at between 16 - 20mm, both with excellent results. On occasion I'll go with my 8-15 Fisheye at 14 or 15mm. All lenses are L's.
Jun 19, 2017 02:54:50 #
Brilliant set Brent,
Geoff
Geoff
BrentHarder wrote:
So sorry.......my bad.........I looked over all of... (show quote)
Jun 19, 2017 08:09:06 #
BrentHarder wrote:
So sorry.......my bad.........I looked over all of... (show quote)
Thanks Brent for these beautiful shots. I haven't jumped for about 50 years. I still have the original canopy I used. It is a modified (Double L) T-10 for sport parachuting. I actually got started by taking shots of a group of jumpers at Ft. Knox and got the bug. Unfortunately I don't have any of the photographs from that time, but I always enjoy these pictures.
Jun 19, 2017 10:25:12 #
BrentHarder wrote:
AzPicLady, I'm pretty sure he shoots with a Canon 5D Mark III. I'm going to find out soon!
Jun 19, 2017 10:47:56 #
Click download, then click on the picture again...and watch what happens!
Jun 19, 2017 11:00:35 #
GWR100 wrote:
Brilliant set Brent,
Geoff
Geoff
Geoff, you know these photographs were taken by my skydiving friend Randy Forbes, Right?!?! I just didn't want to take credit for another photographer's work. Thanks for the "brilliant set" comment, I will pass it along to Randy.
Jun 19, 2017 11:06:53 #
SpyderJan wrote:
Thanks Brent for these beautiful shots. I haven't jumped for about 50 years. I still have the original canopy I used. It is a modified (Double L) T-10 for sport parachuting. I actually got started by taking shots of a group of jumpers at Ft. Knox and got the bug. Unfortunately I don't have any of the photographs from that time, but I always enjoy these pictures.
WOW SpyderJan, you must be one of the original jumpers! A real pioneer in the sport. I'm sure the chutes have evolved over the years. One thing I have noticed with Randy's photos is that the skydivers are older than I would have expected. I'm posting a shot that Randy took in the plane of the skydivers right before they jumped. I'm glad these photos could bring back some fond memories for you SpyderJan.
Jun 19, 2017 11:08:19 #
AzPicLady wrote:
AzPicLady, I'm assuming that the two happy faces are because I sent all of Randy's comments on his equipment and settings!
Jun 19, 2017 11:09:31 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Click download, then click on the picture again...and watch what happens!
sailorsmom, I tried doing that and nothing happened. Am I missing something? What happened for you?!?!?
Jun 19, 2017 11:29:33 #
I've noticed on smaller pics it doesn't work but it does work most of the time. Don't know why it doesn't work for you, Brent. Keep trying on other photos. Try it on ones that people post.
Sue
PS. Donna is the one who taught me, so maybe you should check with her.
Sue
PS. Donna is the one who taught me, so maybe you should check with her.
Jun 19, 2017 15:14:01 #
Beautiful shots, Brent!!! 
Brings back memories from when I was young and foolish.... I enlisted with the Queen's Own Rifles because they were the only reserve regiment with an airborne detachment.
What Sue meant about the "double download" is the magnifier effect. In the first shot I noticed other divers way in the background.
Brings back memories from when I was young and foolish.... I enlisted with the Queen's Own Rifles because they were the only reserve regiment with an airborne detachment.
What Sue meant about the "double download" is the magnifier effect. In the first shot I noticed other divers way in the background.
Jun 19, 2017 16:20:33 #
sailorsmom wrote:
I've noticed on smaller pics it doesn't work but it does work most of the time. Don't know why it doesn't work for you, Brent. Keep trying on other photos. Try it on ones that people post.
Sue
PS. Donna is the one who taught me, so maybe you should check with her.
Sue
PS. Donna is the one who taught me, so maybe you should check with her.
Sorry, for me I have tried everything and nothing works.
Jun 19, 2017 16:21:16 #
Geezer wrote:
Beautiful shots, Brent!!! img src="https://stati... (show quote)
Fond memories eh Geezer? Glad you can smile with those memories.
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