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p.1 #1Road Trip to Mars
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Last weekend I took a road trip with a friend so we could do a test shoot. Not to Mars (thankfully), but to Warm Springs in Oregon, which is only about 2 hours from where I live. I've been to the Painted Hills in Central Oregon, but I never realized there was a similar landscape much closer to home, and one that is not marked as off limits (there is a trail that goes right up to the spot we were using). The landscape felt very Martian.
Lit using natural light. Photographed using an original Canon 5D with a Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens. Sadly I couldn't get an assistant to hold a reflector for this shoot for better fill lighting, and the wind was much too strong to use a stand.
Mar 30, 2022 at 05:55 AM
p.1 #3Road Trip to Mars
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
Mar 30, 2022 at 09:03 AM
p.1 #4Road Trip to Mars
airfrogusmc wrote:
Look fine without fill to me Daniel, Well done.
Thanks so much man.
Look fine without fill to me Daniel, Well done.
Thanks so much man.
Mar 31, 2022 at 03:54 AM
p.1 #5Road Trip to Mars
Danpbphoto wrote:
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
Wow, thanks for such kind words Dan!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
Wow, thanks for such kind words Dan!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
Mar 31, 2022 at 03:56 AM
p.1 #6Road Trip to Mars
DanielScott wrote:
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!Wow, thanks for such kind words Dan!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
I loved this body Daniel and yes I also had to move on. I went with the 1Dx and the 5DSr. The 5DSr is a solid and wonderful body. As is the 1Dx and its 2&3.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
I loved this body Daniel and yes I also had to move on. I went with the 1Dx and the 5DSr. The 5DSr is a solid and wonderful body. As is the 1Dx and its 2&3.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
Dan
Mar 31, 2022 at 07:53 AM
p.1 #7Road Trip to Mars
Danpbphoto wrote:
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!Wow, thanks for such kind words Dan!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.I loved this body Daniel and yes I also had to move on. I went with the 1Dx and the 5DSr. The 5DSr is a solid and wonderful body. As is the 1Dx and its 2&3.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
Dan
The original 1DX definitely has my attention. I would honestly prefer to keep the megapixel count at a reasonable size, and the original 1DX seems to fit that expectation well, as well as the numerous other upgrades it would entail from my camera.
DanielScott wrote
Danpbphoto wrote
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
Dan
The original 1DX definitely has my attention. I would honestly prefer to keep the megapixel count at a reasonable size, and the original 1DX seems to fit that expectation well, as well as the numerous other upgrades it would entail from my camera.
Apr 01, 2022 at 08:07 AM
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jannie wrote:
Oh my god! Fantastic.
Thank you so much.
Oh my god! Fantastic.
Thank you so much.
Apr 01, 2022 at 08:07 AM
p.1 #9Road Trip to Mars
DanielScott wrote:
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!Wow, thanks for such kind words Dan!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.I loved this body Daniel and yes I also had to move on. I went with the 1Dx and the 5DSr. The 5DSr is a solid and wonderful body. As is the 1Dx and its 2&3.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
DanThe original 1DX definitely has my attention. I would honestly prefer to keep the megapixel count at a reasonable size, and the original 1DX seems to fit that expectation well, as well as the numerous other upgrades it would entail from my camera.
I have my original 1DX Daniel. I love it! I did not feel the need to upgrade to the newer models because of the IQ of that initial 1DX body.
I shot with the 1DX2, 1DX3 and found very little in the enhancements for my style of shooting! So I stayed with the the 1DX. I am sure you will love it for your style of photography!
Try one if you can!
Good luck!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote
DanielScott wrote
Danpbphoto wrote
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
Dan
I have my original 1DX Daniel. I love it! I did not feel the need to upgrade to the newer models because of the IQ of that initial 1DX body.
I shot with the 1DX2, 1DX3 and found very little in the enhancements for my style of shooting! So I stayed with the the 1DX. I am sure you will love it for your style of photography!
Try one if you can!
Good luck!
Dan
Apr 01, 2022 at 08:20 AM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!Wow, thanks for such kind words Dan!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.I loved this body Daniel and yes I also had to move on. I went with the 1Dx and the 5DSr. The 5DSr is a solid and wonderful body. As is the 1Dx and its 2&3.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
DanThe original 1DX definitely has my attention. I would honestly prefer to keep the megapixel count at a reasonable size, and the original 1DX seems to fit that expectation well, as well as the numerous other upgrades it would entail from my camera.I have my original 1DX Daniel. I love it! I did not feel the need to upgrade to the newer models because of the IQ of that initial 1DX body.
I shot with the 1DX2, 1DX3 and found very little in the enhancements for my style of shooting! So I stayed with the the 1DX. I am sure you will love it for your style of photography!
Try one if you can!
Good luck!
Dan
Thank you.
DanielScott wrote
Danpbphoto wrote
DanielScott wrote
Danpbphoto wrote
When I opened your post Daniel, #1, I was aghast at how wonderfully done this is.The African American man in his dashiki like outfit, brightly colored and his dark skin against the natural, yet somewhat bland red colored background, really make this pop! And I do mean POP!!!!#1 is stupendous Daniel!!
Your grasp of light versus frame and model is perfect!
Dan
The 5D....Some of my best compositions came with this body!
It's a wonderful camera for sure, but sadly my needs as a photographer are beginning to exceed it's capabilities. After over 10 years using this same camera I think it's finally time for an upgrade. I definitely got my money's worth from it, that's for sure.
There are many fine bodies out there now.
Good luck in choosing Daniel.
Again fine photography!
Dan
I shot with the 1DX2, 1DX3 and found very little in the enhancements for my style of shooting! So I stayed with the the 1DX. I am sure you will love it for your style of photography!
Try one if you can!
Good luck!
Dan
Thank you.
Apr 01, 2022 at 04:08 PM
p.1 #11Road Trip to Mars
These images bring out the strength of the masculine! A wonderful tribute and great use of color! Nice work!
David
David
Apr 03, 2022 at 06:40 PM
p.1 #12Road Trip to Mars
Starfire8 wrote:
These images bring out the strength of the masculine! A wonderful tribute and great use of color! Nice work!
David
Thank you so much David.
These images bring out the strength of the masculine! A wonderful tribute and great use of color! Nice work!
David
Thank you so much David.
Apr 04, 2022 at 06:46 PM
p.1 #16Road Trip to Mars
davidha130 wrote:
Great shot! Loving the color scheme.
Thank you so much.
Great shot! Loving the color scheme.
Thank you so much.
Apr 05, 2022 at 11:29 PM