a/s/l? Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 JON You're using PW's right? What was that cheapie strobe kit you ordered? Interested. And I think I am going to grab some Cactus Triggers or some Alien Bee's soon. Need to grab that 70-200mm f 2.8 L befoe I get the set of pocket wizards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Didnt order a cheapy strobe kit. I ordered a cheap, weak hotshoe flash with a built in optical sensor. So that I can trigger my 580ex2 with pocket wizards and then trigger that flash off its optical slave. What do you need strobes for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Strobe ass in another off-cam flash Portraits and shit, bball games too. Hmmm... tell me how that flash works for ya, either that one, or another one and add an optical slave EDIT IM DOING THE SAME THING YOU ARE DIDNT FULLY READ IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 It gets the job done. My friend has the same one and I use it all the time when I would use his shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Word. Fuck should I get the 580ex or 430exII? Is it worth the extra money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Has anybody played around with these things: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/443558-REG/Smith_Victor_690044_PG160S_Wireless_Mini_Slave.html They're not really big on the functions but at 18$ a pop they seem like they'd be good for fill lighting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/515449-REG/Bower_SFD328_SFD328_Digital_Slave_Flash.html This is what I got. I've never fucked with a 420. My 580 is bright as shit, can keep up with my 6.5 frames per second, can go from full power all the way down to 1/128, can do stroboscopic effects, and can be used as a master slave to control other 580's or 420's. I dont know. I don't use the ettl much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Fuck yes all this shit just got delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 But Ive been thinking recently if i sell my 580 I can but another pocketwizard and2 Vivitar 285's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knim_One Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 for what its worth, i LOVE my sb800 but i wish i could afford 3 more :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I mean, yeah, I'd love to have 2 more 580s. But economically, its not possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingcarpet Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I use a Canon Rebel XS Most pictures are with 50mm f/1.8 mkII lens, some with 18-55 kit lens Just a couple of my favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I really like that first one with the dog, it's got a really commerical stock flavor to it which is definitely not a bad thing on that image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorMeanBeans Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 apologies in advance if i posted any of these before. impossible to know what with the great 12oz crash of 2009. criticisms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingMyMind Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I always find your shots really vibrant and full of life. It's a welcome change, I'm always taking pictures of drab stationary objects. I want to get into street photography, with more of a human element. I just find it hard to walk up to people and take pictures of them haha. Need to get over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loseryouthcrew Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 new stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dowmagik Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 mayormenino, i dont know shit about photography, but i really like your flicks. got any more you wanna share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorMeanBeans Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 ^thanks man, i really appreciate it- heres a couple more (again, apologies if these were shown already, i have no idea which were, and were not)--- dudes graff n dance in india too. here an indian school teacher teaches his students how to make paint and write their names on a 14th century wall haha. to be honest, i would love to hear some shit talking about my images, im in that rut where everytime i go out to shoot, i come home feeling like, "i already shot that". i know i need some new projects, but i would feel a lot better if you all could reveal some errors i hadnt seen before, so that from now on my work feel more error-less haha. thanks in advance, i understand its somewhat self-absorbed to be like, "LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME", on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorMeanBeans Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I always find your shots really vibrant and full of life. It's a welcome change, I'm always taking pictures of drab stationary objects. I want to get into street photography, with more of a human element. I just find it hard to walk up to people and take pictures of them haha. Need to get over that. thanks for the comments. and to be honest, i find it very difficult as well- at times it can be irresponsible, or even insensitive to just shove a camera in someones face. alot of people in the past involved in more 'journalistic' endeavors would claim, 'oh its okay what i do [as opposed to what someone else might be doing], because i'm doing it in the name of art [or truth, or whatever]. as far as my images, i was lucky- i either knew, or was rightly introduced, to most of the people who i was photographing. i seriously doubt i would have most of these images if my other job didn't allow me to be introduced to these people first, and in such a way that it wouldn't be outlandish for me to be taking photos. if you're serious about getting into more work like this, you should pm me, i can offer some tips on how 'to get in' into whatever subject you might be interested in documenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn1_fuckos Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 not a great flick of this but that where the flowers are from from the first flick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 thanks for the comments. and to be honest, i find it very difficult as well- at times it can be irresponsible, or even insensitive to just shove a camera in someones face. alot of people in the past involved in more 'journalistic' endeavors would claim, 'oh its okay what i do [as opposed to what someone else might be doing], because i'm doing it in the name of art [or truth, or whatever]. as far as my images, i was lucky- i either knew, or was rightly introduced, to most of the people who i was photographing. i seriously doubt i would have most of these images if my other job didn't allow me to be introduced to these people first, and in such a way that it wouldn't be outlandish for me to be taking photos. if you're serious about getting into more work like this, you should pm me, i can offer some tips on how 'to get in' into whatever subject you might be interested in documenting. You can't get away with it here without risking regular altercations, most people get supertelephoto lenses that are into that kind of photography here or are just good at talking it up with strangers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Banana fishd Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Mayor I love your photographs. The colors, and subjects expressions...etc. I have the same problem as losing when it comes to street photography. I would very much like to be able to capture people I don’t know like that but always get self conscious in snapping. Sometimes so much that I shy away from objects lest I offend someone by giving them the impression that I am photographing them. I'd prop you on your social skills enabling you to take greath photos and your skill but I am 24'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingMyMind Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Looking for a video about street photography I saw a while ago I found this one about Joel Mayerowitz which is quite good. It's quite funny how he prides himself on being able to become 'invisible' by dressing like a russian hitman from some terrible film and jumping around taking photos of people. Folk don't seem to mind too much though. This is the video I was looking for. This guy pretty much attacks people with his camera. It's an interesting watch. He does create some excellent images though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've got a friend with poor social skills that shoves his camera and video camera in anyone's face. It is so annoying to constantly have pictures and video taken of you even when you know the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoFromHouston Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 MayorMenino! those are awesome! these 2 are my fav! where are they from? location? ****************************************** I went to the Central Mexican states of Michoacán and Guanajuato back in 2007. I call this series "The Face of Mexico" Here are a few of the people that I met: I met David Morales during his morning walk in La Piedad, Michoacán. He told me that he is 104 years old. As a young man he fought in the Mexican Revolution alongside Pancho Villa in Chihuahua . #1 Others that I met in Tanhuato, Michoacán, & Gunajuato (city), Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco, and San Miguel Allende, GUANAJUATO (state). #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 Some people asked me (perhaps joking or sarcastically) if "The Face of Mexico" included anyone under the age on 60...... Here is my response: #1 #2 #3 #4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 A few new ones: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justchill Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 this thread is so motivating . i cant wait to get off house arrest and start shooting agian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettylafea Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 hey mayormenino.....those shot are looking very good......so since the recent elections.....how is the situation down there???? is it more peaceful......also a small request, i dont know how close you can get but could you get some gang member shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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