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Post by Barry on Oct 29, 2011 9:48:15 GMT
I have tried quite a few attempts of photographing this standing stone, and felt that this is the best so far, but still not quite what I'm after. As it is only a few miles up the road from me I will be going back.  |
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Post by chrisc on Oct 29, 2011 10:13:44 GMT
I am wondering, given the expanse you hae to work with, if you could set up a couple of fill flashes (primary and a slave) both using soft boxes (see other thread for how to make good and quite inexpensive boxes), and light just the fore leading edges of the stone.
Looking at where the sun is, I am sort of perplexed as to how the backside of the rock is better lit than those leading edges, which already seems to indicate some "extra" lighting...and it's 5am here, and I could still be half asleep...but I quite like the light, texture and composition.
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Post by Barry on Oct 29, 2011 10:20:09 GMT
Hi Chris, thanks for your input, the natural lighting in the background I was hoping would come towards me and light the stone up, but the rain came first. I have never tried using false lighting to try and light a subject like this, so thanks for your suggestion.
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Post by chrisc on Oct 29, 2011 10:42:13 GMT
Perhaps then, two, rather large reflectors. I have been known to use PVC pipe for frames and white bedsheets...though wondering as to the weather you mentioned, this working either.
The other option is to shoot two frames, one exposed for the leading edges and one as you have it and paint out to a perfect medium.
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Post by robmarshall on Oct 29, 2011 10:45:29 GMT
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Post by Barry on Oct 29, 2011 10:58:42 GMT
Hi Rob, I like your version, but I was trying to get a more moody sky, hence the reason I visited on a stormy day, but I do like the ideal of using flash to light up the stone. Anyway off to a Wedding now, speak to you all again tomorrow.
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Post by katynoelle on Oct 29, 2011 13:51:11 GMT
Hi, Barry! I hope you had a fun time at the wedding. Beyond what the other guys have said, here. I love the mood of this shot! I really do. You've got that sense of barrenness and it having stood there for time out of mind - through sun and storm, etc. Actually, I think that the depth you have with the dip in the hills - where they come together with the glowering clouds above and the clarity and processing of the shot, adds to the depth and that sense of the ages of time going on and on. So, I really like your composition and those clouds just seem to have been painted in - they're so perfect. Great mood and interpretation!  |
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Post by georgem on Oct 29, 2011 19:22:35 GMT
I love this, esp. since I love standing stones. Their purpose and significance is lost to history. I've read that there is no shortage of guesses, though. Here's a link to one I took on a whirlwind trip to the south of Wales. It was a business trip to Essex, UK and I only had a weekend to tour about. - www.flickr.com/photos/gmontjr/4293738845/It is shot from a distance because I was reluctant to go into the farmer's field to get a closer shot. Scanned color film. Are you near Abercastle? Maybe you could do it justice. |
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Post by jeeperman on Oct 30, 2011 3:55:29 GMT
I quite like this Barry. I do like the atmosphere but agree a couple of reflectors may have been just the ticket.
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Post by Barry on Oct 30, 2011 21:18:32 GMT
It is shot from a distance because I was reluctant to go into the farmer's field to get a closer shot. Scanned color film. Are you near Abercastle? Maybe you could do it justice. This is closer to Rob than for me, but this is a area where I go climbing on the sea cliffs, so maybe the next time we are over there I will take a look. |
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