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nolanthomas
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p.1 #1 · Skateboarding!

We went out right before the sun left. I would love to hear what anyone thinks! Thanks

Oct 31, 2009 at 08:57 PM

Tim Hallam
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p.1 #2 · Skateboarding!

Nice framing but I would like to see where he's landing...

A lot of bmx, skate, inline, shots that I see never include the landing. IMO when the landing is included in the shot it completes the image, it tells, and finishes the story as a picture would tell it. When you just catch the trick and don't leave the viewer with the landing for reference, it makes the shot kind of flat.

I'm not trying to be negative, just constructive. I think your photos are fine, just try including the landing next time and see what you think.

Tim

Nov 01, 2009 at 12:24 AM

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p.1 #3 · Skateboarding!

I think Tim's right about the landing. Now just to take this in a different direction... how about a small remote flashs @ camera left? I think it would just make the shot pop with that evening light falling off.

cB

Nov 01, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #4 · Skateboarding!

Thanks for the comments guys. About the remote flash, I think that's my next purchase. Those wireless receivers are just so expensive!

Nov 01, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · Skateboarding!

There's cactus slaves from gadget infinity and cybersyncs from paul c buff that are decent alternatives to pocket wizards.

Nov 01, 2009 at 07:22 PM

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p.1 #6 · Skateboarding!

the timing on the shots are a little early. you want to capture the moment when the skater is at the peak of their arc, and their legs are all styled out. it's something only a skateboarder would notice, but i'll make a difference in the images. what other people are saying about showing the landing is true. that being said, i really like the composition/color on the first one. the second one doesn't have anything going for it.

Nov 01, 2009 at 08:38 PM

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p.1 #7 · Skateboarding!

I like the first but the second really isn't doing anything for me. Needs to be wider and preferably needs some flash on it to brighten the skater up and make him stand out.

I'd also echo what Rowan said about timing on the shots. I think on the first it is actually good that you got the shot early but on the whole, top of the arc is the best moment.

Nov 06, 2009 at 01:24 AM

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