back alley
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

It wasn't the most glorious day ever but at least there was some blue skies and it was enough fo rme. I took a walk to Queen E and took photos along the way. What a great way to spend the morning.

sheesh

sheesh
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

Michael Grecco lighting...I tried anyway. Interesting setup. To create the shadow and light the face, you need to block the light coming from the front from hitting the face.

Strobist info: Vivitar 285HV snooted on camera high/left; Vivitar 285HV gobo'ed from low in front.

night sky
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

Winter trees make for interesting patterns. I didn't convert this to b&w but it's probably more artsy that way. We do miss the sunshine lately as it has been dark and gloomy.

you have been warned...

you have been warned...
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

This fellow has the oddest sense of humour...

Strobist info: Vivitar 285HV with silver umbrella for fill; SB-800 bare for background; SB-80DX with snoot for hairlight; lots of patience as controlling flash is never that simple specially in a small room.

not a day over 59...

not a day over 59...
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

Strobist info: Vivitar 285HV with shoot-thru umbrella for main; Vivitar 285HV with silver umbrella for fill; SB-800 bare for background; SB-80DX with snoot for hairlight; lots of patience as controlling flash is never that simple specially in a small room.

birthday girl
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

Interesting how the brain works sometimes. I've had this 12-24 wide angle lens for a while. Loved it at first and then started noticing the distortions on the edges. Have not used it for a while until I remembered an article that recommended that the main subject be centered and let the rest be. Why it made sense today all of a sudden is beyond me so here's for a slap on the forehead for finally understanding.

sunset?

sunset?
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

Got some cheapo filters and experimenting with it (its totally gray out there in case you haven't peeped out). Now that I got the technicals I am ready to fit to Kitsilano to take some sunset shots...

cross lighting in a room

cross lighting in a room
Originally uploaded by slowmanluis

Created this mosaic from a series of photos that I took in our living room using a 2 flash setup at each end of the room. We were able to move around the room without changing settings and get decent photos. Using flash, once you learn how to, is just terrific.