Fill-in flash
Jun 21, 2021 09:14:43 #
Usually when I walk out for dawn shots on the Esplanade here in New York City, I do not have a flash on the camera. Today I did.
I was taking some shots with the pigeons and this young man, Julio, asked me if that “is a professional camera.” I said professionals can use it, but I am only a hobbyist. I asked him if he wouldn’t mind posing. Conversation was difficult, because he spoke barely above a whisper, and my ears are very old. Anyway, I got a couple of shots.
I had to use both LR and PS to improve this, especially opening up his eye.
I asked for contact information but he said he’d rather not and left.
I was taking some shots with the pigeons and this young man, Julio, asked me if that “is a professional camera.” I said professionals can use it, but I am only a hobbyist. I asked him if he wouldn’t mind posing. Conversation was difficult, because he spoke barely above a whisper, and my ears are very old. Anyway, I got a couple of shots.
I had to use both LR and PS to improve this, especially opening up his eye.
I asked for contact information but he said he’d rather not and left.
Jun 21, 2021 09:41:30 #
Jun 21, 2021 09:47:54 #
Thank you, Julio. Well done to both you and the hobbies! 👏
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Jun 21, 2021 09:50:27 #
Jun 21, 2021 09:59:13 #
That is a very nice photograph and one of the reasons for which fill flash is useful. You sure made good use of it.
Dennis
Dennis
Jun 21, 2021 09:59:13 #
Jun 21, 2021 10:06:54 #
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Jun 21, 2021 10:10:22 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
Kinda worrisome when a stranger walks up and asks if that is a professional camera, at somewhere close to dawn. Glad it all ended well for you. Carry a print, in case you see him again.
Jun 21, 2021 10:11:05 #
Jun 21, 2021 10:11:52 #
Jun 21, 2021 10:29:09 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
This could have ended differently. Great shot and I congratulate you on your trust of your fellow man!
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Jun 21, 2021 10:32:30 #
Lucian wrote:
Kinda worrisome when a stranger walks up and asks if that is a professional camera, at somewhere close to dawn. Glad it all ended well for you. Carry a print, in case you see him again.
I know what you’re talking about, but he was trying to take shots with his cell phone, and failing. When he saw what I was getting, that was the beginning of the conversation.
Jun 21, 2021 10:39:04 #
Jun 21, 2021 10:46:29 #
I think this one was down by 1/2, but diffused and pointing up a little. I varied, because I was changing the focal length and my distance to get everything in focus and balanced. Not easy.
Jun 22, 2021 07:32:59 #
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