Imitate Fire with a Flash

[anfanglove]

tis a very nice work, i love it, ive never been able to focus well when taking self portrait how do you focus here? and it was shot in the dark, wouldnt it be more difficult to focus in the dark?

[Pichead]

Originally Posted by anfanglove

tis a very nice work, i love it, ive never been able to focus well when taking self portrait how do you focus here? and it was shot in the dark, wouldnt it be more difficult to focus in the dark?

For this shot and all other self-portraits, I try to grab something that's tall (usually my wife) to place where I'll eventually stand. A wife is a good choice because she's mobile and you can see what position is best with a human subject.

Anyway, once I have my spot, I focus on whatever I've chosen as my placeholder. I then mark the place where that item/person was and then switch my camera to Manual Focus Mode (M) which will 'lock it in.' Then, regardless of what the lighting is like, as long as you stand on your mark, you'll be good to go...

[Dankata]

Originally Posted by Pichead

A wife is a good choice because she's mobile and you can see what position is best with a human subject..

LMAO this was too funny. Just grab a wife and you're fine lol. I sometimes wonder, is it me who has to be patient with my wife when she complains I spend too much time with the camera, or she must be patient with all the crazy ideas and experiments, and time of course? I guess both sides should be understanding...

Great shot by the way, I will def. try this soon

[Pichead]

Originally Posted by Dankata

LMAO this was too funny. Just grab a wife and you're fine lol. I sometimes wonder, is it me who has to be patient with my wife when she complains I spend too much time with the camera, or she must be patient with all the crazy ideas and experiments, and time of course? I guess both sides should be understanding...

Great shot by the way, I will def. try this soon

Thanks. Yeah, having a wife there can really quicken the pace of an experiment, as you don't have to keep running back and forth to and from camera. "Hey, babe, can you come here for just a few minutes?"

I think with us, it's a two way street. I spend a lot of time, and way too much money on this stuff. But, it's my one true passion aside from the family. And, unlike other passions, there's an end result; something you can see and show, and use for remembrance, etc... So, while she makes fun of me and complains when I hound her about the next lens I have my eye on, she also really appreciates the photos we have, especially those of our son...

[Augphoto]

Really love the effort you put in. It truly paid off. This is one of the best photos I've seen in a while. Perfect exposure and composition. It is currently one of my favs! Keep 'em coming, please.

[Pichead]

Originally Posted by Augphoto

Really love the effort you put in. It truly paid off. This is one of the best photos I've seen in a while. Perfect exposure and composition. It is currently one of my favs! Keep 'em coming, please.

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the feedback...

[CHigh]

Only been on the site for a few days, but I got to admit, 3 out of my top 10 photos I've seen so far have been from your portfolio. Excellent work and creativity.

[Pichead]

Originally Posted by CHigh

Only been on the site for a few days, but I got to admit, 3 out of my top 10 photos I've seen so far have been from your portfolio. Excellent work and creativity.

Thanks. That's a great compliment...

[waydar]

Pichead....very nice and very creative.....keep it up.

[Benphall]

Very interresting shot. I cant wait to give this a go as well. love the sharpness throughout. well done