Aikido Class

[Benrocky]

Now i take part in Aikido on a casual basis (only 6th Rogkyu), when one day i overheard Sensei talking about making a new website. So as a kind favor i asked him if he would accept if i would take some photos for him for free for the website.

He said that would be great (as funds are always limited) and in turn i get to practice more of my photography skills.

These shots were taken with my Sony Nex 5 with Kit Lens, in a poor lighting area, no flash allowed and basically forced to use 1600 ISO.

I tried to cover up as much noise as i could in PP, but hey you do the best you can right? (REALLY wanting a decent camera and lenses after this photo shoot, so frustrating!)

[Benrocky]

[cyber3d]

Interesting images. Have they chosen any yet? I think they would want #2 and #3.

#1 and #4 are too dark (unless their website is on a black background). But, I certainly like #2 and #3 just as they are. They reflect a mood and energy. Since they show the ritual as the subject and not the individual as the subject, I don't feel like I need to see the faces of the individuals. Good work.

The 4 color ones don't do it for me. My mind wants to see the person more clearly.

[RLucas]

The fellow in the last shot needs to move his right foot more forward and left.
Shiho Nage is a pretty dynamic throw, and depending on the uke, the fall could potentially kill nage's knee. j/k

God! I miss Aikido! Thanks for this! I was just before receiving my 1st dan before life got in the way, and I had to leave. Boy, this gets the juices flowing again!

[Jim Bryant]

wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too underexposed.