Sunday, June 29, 2008

Brent


Brent, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Taken with a Nikon D80.

* Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80) [+]
* Aperture: f/5 [+]
* Focal Length: 85 mm [+]
* ISO Speed: 320 [+]

Strobist Info: SB-800 into 43" umbrella shoot through mode at camera left in front of him at M 1/8 triggered via Nikon CLS/AWS. SB-600 at M 1/16 in same type umbrella camera right and behind him aimed at the wall at an angle. Flag in between my line of sight and that umbrella to prevent flare. This was was to light the background and provide some rim light. Strip light on either side of him (4', 2 bulbs each, each bulb 40 watts at 5000k). These provided a -2ev image and add some slight catchlight in the eyes.

About 1/2 hour before going to church this Sabbath, I had Brent sit down for a few photos. Here is one I liked.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Setup shot


Setup shot, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

As something different, here is a behind the scenes look at one of my recent photos.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Carl and Natalie with her Pike


Carl and Natalie with her Pike, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Natalie caught the only fish of our outing on Sunday. She caught this 11 lb Northern Pike on a spinnerbait in a back water slough area of the Mississippi.

She said she about had a heart attack when it happened. I was turned around and heard her scream. She looked in shock and was shaken! It attacked withing 6 foot of the boat with a loud surface splash and thrashing.

Natalie's Pike


Natalie's Pike, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Natalie caught the only fish of our outing on Sunday. She caught this 11 lb Northern Pike on a spinnerbait in a back water slough area of the Mississippi.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Oatmeal with Strawberries on Black

# Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200) [+]
# Aperture: f/1.4 [+]
# Focal Length: 85 mm [+]
# ISO Speed: 100 [+]

Strobist info and setup: I draped black cloth over a stool. I placed strip lights on each side and slightly behind (each on 4' with 2 bulbs, each bulb 40 watts at 5000k). This aided for focusing and add lighting of about a -3 to -2 EV. In a test shot the strawberry were visible but underexposed as I said by about -2 EV. 43" white satin umbrella with black backing on at camera right with SB-800 gelled at CTO 1/4. SB-800 set at M 1/32. White satin 43" umbrella with black backing behind and to the left high up at the ceiling (see setup shot) with SB-600 gelled at CTO 1/4. SB-600 at M 1/16. Both SBs triggered with Nikon CLS/AWS with IR pass through filter in front of on board flash.

WB was set for flash and so I had some low warm light from the 5000k bulbs and additionally warming with the gel.

I shot at f/1.4 to control the depth of focus and make sure the attention was on the strawberry.

**Real info**: Our strawberries are finally producing! We have been going out and picking strawberries from our patch. Sometimes eating them just then and there (brush the dirt off!). I got up Sabbath morning and took some out of the refrigerator and cleaned them while everyone slept. Wonderful strawberry aroma and delightful taste!

Breakfast Strawberries


Breakfast Strawberries, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

# Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200) [+]
# Aperture: f/1.4 [+]
# Focal Length: 85 mm [+]
# ISO Speed: 100 [+]

Strobist info and setup: I draped black cloth over a stool. I placed strip lights on each side and slightly behind (each on 4' with 2 bulbs, each bulb 40 watts at 5000k). This aided for focusing and add lighting of about a -3 to -2 EV. In a test shot the strawberries were visible but underexposed as I said by about -2 EV. 43" white satin umbrella with black backing on at camera right with SB-800 gelled at CTO 1/4. SB-800 set at M 1/32. White satin 43" umbrella with black backing behind and to the left high up at the ceiling (see setup shot) with SB-600 gelled at CTO 1/4. SB-600 at M 1/16. Both SBs triggered with Nikon CLS/AWS with IR pass through filter in front of on board flash.

I tried some with the second umbrella by me camera left but I got too hot of highlights and not enough exposure of rear strawberries. WB was set for flash and so I had some low warm light from the 5000k bulbs and additionally warming with the gel.

I shot at f/1.4 to control the depth of focus and make sure the attention was on the top strawberry. That worked fairly well, but I wanted even greater emphasis. So I then orton process with three layers. A gaussian blur of 20 applied to top layer and then with a layer mask I painted with a 50% brush over top the top most strawberry. While the gaussian blur contributes *some* the majority of the out of focus effect is simply from the amazing Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 AFD lens at f/1.4

**Real info**: Our strawberries are finally producing! We have been going out and picking strawberries from our patch. Sometimes eating them just then and there (brush the dirt off!). I got up Sabbath morning and took some out of the refrigerator and cleaned them while everyone slept. Here they are before I sliced them for our oatmeal (see another photo coming in my photostream). Wonderful strawberry aroma and delightful taste!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

I pronounce you...


I pronounce you..., originally uploaded by carlcmc.

2008 Wedding of Sam Christensen and Jody Burkett © Carl M. Christensen

Monday, June 9, 2008

Diana and Jim


Diana and Jim, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Bride and Father of the Bride


Bride and Father of the Bride, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Andrew and his girlfriend


Andrew and his girlfriend, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

2008 Wedding of Sam Christensen and Jody Burkett © Carl M. Christensen

I think the bokeh and hair rim light from the sun add nice touches.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Edward, Katherine, Venito Jr., and Sonia

2008 Wedding of Sam Christensen and Jody Burkett © Carl M. Christensen

Katherine (Edward's soon to be wife) meets Venito Jr. and Sonia his aunt.

Father & Mother of the Groom


Father & Mother of the Groom, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

2008 Wedding of Sam Christensen and Jody Burkett © Carl M. Christensen.

Sam leads Mary down the aisle with Frank right behind.

Mother of the Groom


Mother of the Groom, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

2008 Wedding of Sam Christensen and Jody Burkett © Carl M. Christensen

Mary Christensen, Mother of Sam Christensen, pauses for a photo prior to the wedding.