Bluntslide

[Jackson]

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire


one of the shots i took the other day for a local skate shop promo.
i wasnt totally happy with the results so i have not submitted them yet, i was just looking for some general criticism on the lighting, angle, PP, etc.

thanks in advance guys!!

[Winning Post]

Hey Jackson. Having been a skater for a long time but never ventured into photographing it, I loved this as soon as i saw the thread title!

Couple of things that jump out at me though. I less side on angle, further down the bank, would give a better view of the bluntslide. It'd also free up that great body shape without cramping up his arms too much.

My only other issue is the grain that is visible which is probably due to the high ISO. It looks a pretty bright sunny day which means you probably didn't need such a high ISO. Although this look is sometimes a good thing for skate mags, it helps to overexpose your shot and push those brilliant whites out of the scale and stop the contrast with the blue in the shoes and the sky.

Crackin' shot though, it has inspired me to get out with my mates with my camera once in a while rather than just my board!!!!


EDIT:
Just looked at your Flickr photostream and saw the spine transfer shot that is on here. I want to come and live in Missouri!!!!!

[Jackson]

thanks WP, shooting action sports is becoming my niche more and more here in missouri having shot paintball and snow/skatebording etc. definately the most exciting crowds to shoot with lol

thanks for the tip on the iso, there were some blowouts but overall i think it went well from a photographing standpoint. here are a couple other shots from the same shoot.

same areas for critique as above, lighting angle so on..

180 off the QP



BS on the double kink