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Photo of the Day: July 2010
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The Big One That Got Away:
I arranged months in advance to get special access to this site so that I could photograph the temple at dusk (about six hours after the site closes to the public each day). Everything was all set up, but nobody knew that the work crew had planned to erect scaffolding around the temple the very day I arrived.
I decided to go ahead with it anyway, since I'd come a long way with a lot of gear. I lit the foreground with a couple of gelled strobes and lit the east side of the temple with some light-painting (handheld Speedlite, fired repeatedly). The west side of the temple was lit by big halogen lamps. I hope to have another shot at it once they've completed the reconstruction (which could be years from now); if so, I'll try to incorporate more strobes, and ideally some with a lot more power. It's a pity things didn't work out as I had planned, but at least I had a ton of fun that night.
Super shot, Reef. Gotta love long-exposure whirlpools.
I arranged months in advance to get special access to this site so that I could photograph the temple at dusk (about six hours after the site closes to the public each day). Everything was all set up, but nobody knew that the work crew had planned to erect scaffolding around the temple the very day I arrived.
I decided to go ahead with it anyway, since I'd come a long way with a lot of gear. I lit the foreground with a couple of gelled strobes and lit the east side of the temple with some light-painting (handheld Speedlite, fired repeatedly). The west side of the temple was lit by big halogen lamps. I hope to have another shot at it once they've completed the reconstruction (which could be years from now); if so, I'll try to incorporate more strobes, and ideally some with a lot more power. It's a pity things didn't work out as I had planned, but at least I had a ton of fun that night.
Super shot, Reef. Gotta love long-exposure whirlpools.
The Big One That Got Away:
I arranged months in advance to get special access to this site so that I could photograph the temple at dusk (about six hours after the site closes to the public each day). Everything was all set up, but nobody knew that the work crew had planned to erect scaffolding around the temple the very day I arrived.
I decided to go ahead with it anyway, since I'd come a long way with a lot of gear. I lit the foreground with a couple of gelled strobes and lit the east side of the temple with some light-painting (handheld Speedlite, fired repeatedly). The west side of the temple was lit by big halogen lamps. I hope to have another shot at it once they've completed the reconstruction (which could be years from now); if so, I'll try to incorporate more strobes, and ideally some with a lot more power. It's a pity things didn't work out as I had planned, but at least I had a ton of fun that night.
Super shot, Reef. Gotta love long-exposure whirlpools.
Phrasikliea--nice shot! Sorry about the scaffolding
With a bit of patience you could shop it and most of the shadows out. Nicely exposed and framed 
Leap of Faith
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Camera: Canon EOS 1000D
Exposure: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 1000D
Exposure: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400
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I arranged months in advance to get special access to this site so that I could photograph the temple at dusk (about six hours after the site closes to the public each day). Everything was all set up, but nobody knew that the work crew had planned to erect scaffolding around the temple the very day I arrived.
I decided to go ahead with it anyway, since I'd come a long way with a lot of gear. I lit the foreground with a couple of gelled strobes and lit the east side of the temple with some light-painting (handheld Speedlite, fired repeatedly). The west side of the temple was lit by big halogen lamps. I hope to have another shot at it once they've completed the reconstruction (which could be years from now); if so, I'll try to incorporate more strobes, and ideally some with a lot more power. It's a pity things didn't work out as I had planned, but at least I had a ton of fun that night.
Yes, a shame you didn't get the shot you wanted. But sometimes, I reckon, you have to accept things just as they are... warts and all. The planning didn't pay off on this occasion; next time it might. And, anyway, the scaffolding is a story in its own right...
In terms of planning shots, I've discovered, by chance, how useful Google maps can be. It's very convenient, on my iPad, to check how buildings, etc, are orientated, so I can work out what time of day will offer the most appropriate light. Should save me some time and petrol, I hope...
Gloomy day in the woods...
Tweaking using the "Black & White" feature on PS, the original photo was a heavy mix of yellow and green, I chose the yellow to be brighter and the green to be darker, where it was all mixed together, it formed that grain.
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Camera Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 100
You should also check out - if you haven't already - The Photographer's Ephemeris. Desktop version is free but you have to pay for the iPhone app. iPad version in the works apparently...
∧∧The Big One That Got Away:
I actually like the scaffolding. I think it makes the shot even more interesting.
And here is mine for today. Our first black-eyed susan popped this morning. I just got Aperture 3
a couple of days ago, still learning the ropes.:
Greg
![](http://<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davennikki/4781778018/" title="2010-07-10 at 19-50-46 by Dave Gregory, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4781778018_80abe278b2_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="2010-07-10 at 19-50-46"></a>)
The Big One That Got Away:
I arranged months in advance to get special access to this site so that I could photograph the temple at dusk (about six hours after the site closes to the public each day). Everything was all set up, but nobody knew that the work crew had planned to erect scaffolding around the temple the very day I arrived.
That's the risk you run with prearranged shots outside of a studio. But judging by your screenname, I am sure you've heard this one: "megala pregmata, megala kindounoisi, ethelei kat'hairesthai" (great successes must be achieved through great risks).
I like the anachronistic contrast that the scaffolding gives you.
Phrasikliea--nice shot! Sorry about the scaffolding
It's interesting that not everyone is as bothered as I am by the scaffolding. It's even more interesting to see someone in this forum quote Herodotus.
Yes, Google maps and Google Earth were invaluable for me last summer, when I did a big photo odyssey through six countries. Even better was combining the information I could get there with shots I found on Flickr by doing searches for certain subjects at a certain time of year. Very helpful for ascertaining the exact orientation of monuments (especially smaller monuments and things that don't register well on maps) and whether or not they'll be getting good light, unobscured by unfortunate shadows. There were several times when I debated about making very lengthy detours to photograph particular sites, and the Google Earth + Flickr combination helped me to figure out where my time would be best spent.
Spectacular! I'm buying my first Speedlite next week... your recent stuff (including this) is inspiring.
Some great stuff here this month!
Thanks - they were delicious, with some mozarella cheese!
Mine for today: the tidal swimming pool at Bude, in Cornwall, UK, at the end of a hot, sunny day.
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Camera: Canon EOS 1000D
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off
The figs look delicious. I really like the colours!
Thanks - they were delicious, with some mozarella cheese!
Mine for today: the tidal swimming pool at Bude, in Cornwall, UK, at the end of a hot, sunny day.
Camera: Canon EOS 1000D
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off
