Now for something unique: a self-portrait. I have done few of these, but I felt it was time to refresh my profile mugshots and also I am testing out some new light modifier enablement (ie gridded strip lights) while preparing lighting setups for an upcoming shoot (and I'm sick of shooting my mannequin). So, may I present ...
Self-portrait with bowler and Bitchcraft t-shirt http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13856334894/ K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8 @ 45mm/f:6.3, 1/125th sec, ISO 200; on tripod, IR remote. Key light: AF540FGZ @ 1/64th power, with a Honl 1/8" Speed Grid, camera right. Background: two Neewer TT560 in Westcott Strip boxes, L & R. FleaBay radio triggers. Lr, Ps, Nik Analog Efex. Note for Larry or anyone else who needs to do lighting in a confined space: seriously consider the Westcott Apollo Strip Box with its matching 40 degree strip grid. It is totally worth the moola. Colour me _very_ impressed with them. I just bought two, and I've been testing a variety of tricky lighting patterns in my confined office space (converted bedroom). The light output is soft but narrow (16" x 30") and so well directed coming out of the box you'll think it was collimated like a laser beam. I have been able to locate these boxes directly behind an object to light its background leaving the object completely in silhouette. All you need is some black foamcore sheets to eliminate stray reflections and you can do chiaroscuro like a champ. They are perfect for hair lights or split lighting. Because they have two sets of zippers to allow lightstand access to the interior -- for vert or horiz orientation -- you can also use the spare zippered opening to get at the controls of the flash and trigger. That's harder to do with the other Apollo models with their single set of zippers. I bought 'em from B&H Photo and they arrived by UPS in a few days (and cheaper than I could get 'em locally in Toronto!). -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
