Good point.

Unfortunately you can't ask questions on You-Tube. After 50 yrs of photography I signed up for a beginners night course at a local college just for the fun of it. I believed I would pick something up or see something with fresh eyes. I was right, as there were a couple "Hmmm!"moments. You will however pick up many different viewpoints by watching a variety of You-Tube videos.

I think I was married to her. Seen that look many times.

I just pulled out my Hasselblad 500C/M this past weekend. Ill send the film in, have it scanned, and delivered to my computer. For those of you that have ever used one...."Ka-chunk".

Very nice job. You said you were frustrated about the number of balloons blocking each other. Personally, I think that adds to the shot because it represents the event and not just one balloon.

Sarcasm...love sarcasm! Gave me a good laugh. Short and to the point.

One of my first wedding flashes in the 70's was the potato masher by Honeywell. I thought it was a 600 something, but I dont see that online. Then I had one that I didnt see anyone mention here. It was called an Ascor Light 1600. Powerful flash, 2 or 3 batteries maybe and a tilt head. Then there was the Lumedyne that had a battery the size of a small car battery on a strap attached to it. 50, 100 and 200 ws capability, and also bare bulb. Can't believe I carried that thing around. As Billy Joel said "When I wore a younger man's clothes".

Thanks topcat

Thanks to all for your responses and comments. I guess if it's possible, changing your angle would help then.

On the outside I hope.

Nice image! I had an image of a Ferris wheel on a beautiful sunny day with blustery clouds. I converted it into a black and white and it suddenly it looked like there was a huge storm coming any second. Did you try yours as a black and white?

I've been shooting for many many years, but the essential polarizer that I always have with me just never seems to come out of the bag very often. So here is my very basic question, because although sometimes you're sure you know the answer, you often learn from someone with more knowledge. With few car shows in my area I can only see the classic cars when people post their images here on the hog. Many cars will reflect the photographer, his wife, and all kinds of distracting backgrounds. I know polarizers are effective to reduce reflections on or shooting through windows, and how they can affect skies and waterfalls, but would they have much of an effect reducing reflections on the side of an old Mercury? I am expecting the simple answer to be yes.

Hunts. Love that place. It's like a candy store.

It was fun. Thousands and thousands of sunflowers in this one field.

Thanks Crafter