Top-notch work. I think it's going to be really hard for anyone else to top this. I agree with the commenter above, Scott should purchase your work for an ad campaign.
Apparently you can't delete someone ELSE's post... so I will just bow to the sensei.
Seriously... I really appreciate that the WA forces me to try things I haven't done before... look for a new approach... always learning. Great stuff!
~ Carrol
Hey hh!, Jouko, Acangiano, Carrol and Pete. Thanks for the replies guys. I appreciate it.
hh, I may attempt the mud shot. Thanks.
Carrol wrote:
Seriously... I really appreciate that the WA forces me to try things I haven't done before... look for a new approach... always learning.
~ Carrol
I couldn't have said it better myself Carrol. Thanks.
Hey Mike- great photo very edgy. I am assuming the reflections in the helmet + goggles are the reflectors you spoke of when you described your setup?
I do have a question though about your images in general. Do you use a particular action or technique to get the super crisp, low-color, brownish/blueish tinge on most or all of your WA entries? I'd like to know the secret PS recipie. I am certain I could make a photo out of the camera just as good, but post processing is where you shine.
Fantastic shot, Mike! (So what else is new ) I love the smoke and the right light at the back ddoesn't bother me a bit. The whole thing is great! You and I both use really minimal lighting stuff to get what we get. Most of my photos are shot in natural light in one way or another. I've got a 580 flash and that's it for pro lighting gear - the rest is improvised. So, it appears we meet on the field of battle pretty well matched (I got a kick our of your comment about trying to beat me. - I feel the same way about your wonderful shots. )
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) I love the smoke and the right light at the back ddoesn't bother me a bit. The whole thing is great! You and I both use really minimal lighting stuff to get what we get. Most of my photos are shot in natural light in one way or another. I've got a 580 flash and that's it for pro lighting gear - the rest is improvised. So, it appears we meet on the field of battle pretty well matched 
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