Another #@$&ing direct sun wedding

[scootermcq]

Another wedding with 100 Degree weather and not a cloud in the sky.....

I like this shot, just wish I had clouds to work with. Does this one go in the portfolio, or does the specular lighting loose it for you?



D300
50mm
1/250
f/4
iso 100
ND8 Filter
600 w/s strobe firing full power with softbox

[autofocus]

Scott, dappled light always has the potential to mess up a good image, but in this case, it's really not too bad. One thing that is bothering me though is the church steeple in the background. I don't know if it's just me, but it seems to compete a little with the couple and draws my eye up, and out of the image.

[zona5101]

I noticed the steeple first before the couple, it's is a commanding structure in that empty blue sky. Second thing I noticed was the grooms expression...kinda like a grimiss/pained look. For me that part, more than the steeple, gives me pause. Lighting looks ok by me.

[scootermcq]

Perfect. I appreciate the feedback. Sometimes we get too close to the images and that's why it is good to get others feedback. Thanks guys

[autofocus]

Scott, would you consider a tighter crop to just below the base of the steeple? It also moves the subjects faces up into the ROT's area..worth a try?

[tyasa81]

just imho, it's an ok image considering the lighting... but i wouldn't put it in your portfolio... i'm sure you have better pics than this in your portfolio already... cheers!