Here is a Robin photographed using multiple flash guns in my back garden on a dull and overcast day. This is one of many hundreds of failed attempts as I am releasing the shutter using a standard cable release from inside the house.
Not an easy task when you are manually releasing the shutter, so great effort. The pose isn't the best and the lighting could do with looking a little more 'natural', but nonetheless it shows bags of promise so keep up the good work.
I dont quite know how to pass any critique on this one Austin. It is a good testament to your reflexes for certain and a damn sight better than I could do. The bird does look a bit scruffy in the tail area which does distract a bit and the flash has rendered the background a little dark but as Chris has said it isn't far off the mark so keep trying. Incidentally, even with the nits I'd still welcome it in my files.
Really like the way you are going on this and would totally agree in Robs comments, nothing to add, but perhaps an image of the set-up in the garden to show how it all works. Useful for those who might like a punt?
A very nice image. I would echo Roberts comments above regarding "welcoming it in my files"
Indeed I feel that it has a lot going for it. nicely framed, catch light. The background being a bit dark leads to the Robin standing out more and the BG is also nicely diffused. a very nice wing pose, and overall very good indeed in my humble opinion.
Sounds like quite a challenging project and you've done well to frame the bird and freeze the motion at 1/200s so all in all a good result for your efforts I agree with Robert that the tail feathers look tatty and the lighting is a bit harsh for me but you're well on the way to getting something special with this technique. Keep up the good work.
Looks ok to me with perhaps a little brightening generally. The background makes it look a little more natural too. Are they special flashes or would my old Mecablitzes work ?
JR
As mentioned the tail feathering doesnt do the bird justice but I think we are going to see a lot more from you in your chosen subject(HSF) so to speak.
Well done.
Major.
Posted by David Taylor on April 7, 2010 at 9:11 AM
A scruffy robin - great!! I think this is excellent. A just reward for all your efforts. Like Stephen I would love to see how you have set things up, as I am currently hoping to use LED lighting, renewable energy deep cycle battery and photovoltaic solar panels for capturing insects in flight this summer.
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13 repliesHere is a Robin photographed using multiple flash guns in my back garden on a dull and overcast day. This is one of many hundreds of failed attempts as I am releasing the shutter using a standard cable release from inside the house.
C&C welcome.
Cheers
Austin
Canon 1DMK3, 70-200mm lens, f11, 1/200. Multiple flash guns.
Cheers,
Chris
Really like the way you are going on this and would totally agree in Robs comments, nothing to add, but perhaps an image of the set-up in the garden to show how it all works. Useful for those who might like a punt?
Steve
A very nice image. I would echo Roberts comments above regarding "welcoming it in my files"
Indeed I feel that it has a lot going for it. nicely framed, catch light. The background being a bit dark leads to the Robin standing out more and the BG is also nicely diffused. a very nice wing pose, and overall very good indeed in my humble opinion.
Regards
Nigel
www.nigelspencer.co.uk
JR
Might go a little brighter
look forward to more
Well done.
Major.
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