odds n’ ends
February 27, 2008i gave the backlighting another try. i really want to become more confident with this type of lighting so that i can use it when i am shooting weddings and family sessions. i love that "glowing" effect that you get when the subject is backlight but the background is still dark. like in this image. i just moved myself over about 2 feet so that i wasn’t taking the picture straight on.
1/250sec @ f/3.2 iso 400 70-200mm @ 70mm
this one was taken straight on into the sun. (exact same technical info) while i love the lens flare, i do wish it wasn’t over her face. i think that i prefer the image above more.
stacy asked me to post my settings for the images in this post. the first shot was 1/500 sec @ f/3.5 iso 200 70-200mm @ 115mm. the second image (sidelighting) was 1/125 sec @ f/3.5 iso 200 70-200mm @ 110mm.
and remember my moon shot from the eclipse last week? becky made a comment about how i was lucky to also get the star in the shot. well, much to my surprise, that star is actually the planet saturn! how cool is that?
and for those of you who have been following along with ty’s classroom situation, here’s an update. we had a "team" meeting yesterday; teacher, principal, councilor, derek and myself. we discussed the issues and tried to come up with a solution but we ran out of time because the bell rang. derek and i continued the discussion with the councilor and she strongly suggested that we "explore our options". in a round about way, she was basically telling us that we should move him either to a new classroom or to a new school. so, derek phoned the other school today, and YES! we can move him! most likely not until after spring break, which begins in two weeks! i am beyond thrilled. we still need to go in and fill out the paperwork and break the news to tyler. i’m not sure how he’s going to take the news. but i do believe that it will be the best thing for him.
i’ll also post some more backlighting shot that i
Michelle: really love that first one! the backlighting is gorgeous. i don't know if i've visited your blog before but you've got some incredible images! nice eye and color.
Nicole: Wow that first shot is amazing. She does glow. I need to try this.
christine: I adore the first shot! Look at her facial expression and with the hat tilted to the side... so friggin cute! I swear this is the same face my oldest daughter sometimes make.
e: kp these are great! I definitely like the first one better as well... let's chat soon about how to do this effectively. I feel like when I do this it's completely haphazard! so so SO glad you have an action plan for tyler. he deserves to be happy and comfortable at school, so he can focus on learning! good luck breaking the news to him. xoxo -e
Amanda: First...these photos are just totally out of this world. The sun flare is so great. I just love it...even if it is over her face a bit. These look like they could be in a clothing magazine. I am so glad things are working out in the Tyler situation. Its so difficult to have a teacher that isn't right. I hope that the transition goes smoothly for him and everyone involved.
redsie: Love your photos! And that first shot is beautiful! and so is she!
Mom2drew: I am thankful things are looking up for Tyler and the teacher situation, must give you a bit of peace. the backlighting looks good here and I agree, I prefer #1, although #2 has a place too.
cari: These photos are amazing!!! Great news about your son! cari
heather munson: Love the first one Kathy....Love Emily's pouting lips! ha ha... So when YOU backlight...do you meter for the face and then take the shot? That is how I have been doing it and sometimes not getting consistent shots!
Deborah: Adore that 1st one! It is out of this world gorgeous!! Kudos for being proactive with your son!!!! Will continue to pray about your situation and that the transition goes smoothly.
Becky (finsup): You know, when I went through my eclipse photos I noticed I had gotten "stars" too, and it was from Angela that I learned that the one on the lower left was Saturn (and apparently the one on the upper right is the star Regulus). Pretty cool! I love both your shots today but agree I prefer the first. I hope the change for Tyler is just the thing he needs!
suzy: I love the first one best but am amazed at both of them! These are great!!
tori: ooh... love the first one! beautiful lighting!
Shawna: Wow these are excellent!! I need to work on backlighting too. I think you nailed it! Love the first one!
Margaret: I really like that first shot and the way the light is hitting her hair. I think you're doing great with your backlighting technique!
jewels: You got it spot on with the backlighting! Do you spot meter when working with back lighting? I usually do, but am just curious b/c your back lit photos are perfect! :) I actually like the flare over her face, b/c it plays with the flare below it. It makes it a more artistic photo, but I do love it! She is beautiful, and so are your photos! cheers, jewels