“Creative Urban Photography”: a snap from today:
Kid at Lake Ontario, photo by Michael Willems
Fun course, fun students, great weather: what could be better?
Oh alright, just a few more.
Composition with Yellow, Blue and Red
Coffee by wall, photo Michael Willems
Urban Bike detail, photo Michael Willems
Erin with flash, by Michael Willems
Ha ha… can you see my flash (with Honl 1/4 CTO gel) in the last picture?
EDIT: Alright, one more, taken with the GF-1:
Flowers in Oakville, by Michael Willems
Hi Michael,
Dumb question (my monopoly)– who or what is supporting that flash?
There are no dumb questions, and why would it be obvious? It’s on an off-camera flash cord, and I am holding it in my left hand, aiming, while my right hand holds the camera.
Oh really… so that is the flash cord you were telling me about yesterday. Need to look into that for my 430Ex2.
So what was your thinking in the photo of Erin — why not shoot flash on? (and underexpose background by 2 stops — see I am listening)
Does lighting by the side give the dramatic effect?
Exactly. Straight on is allowed – but it does look a little odd. From 45 degreees above is better when the flash is the predominant light source.
And yes, you are listening!