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Just like I went on the walk last year, I went on the Scott Kelby worldwide photo walk in Athens this year yesterday. One local called us the paparazzi. Another asked if there was a photographer convention.
A couple of my takes:
Flickr Groups featuring photos from Athens and other walks:
Back at the January Athens Strobist Meetup (Facebook, Flickr) photo shoot, the wind knocked over my umbrella light stand. The result was the foot of my flash adapter breaking. No big deal, just order another one, right?
The February shoot didn’t involve me having my equipment, so I didn’t bother ordering a new one. March didn’t have one. So in April, there was a shoot announced at the last minute, so I quickly ordered three knowing they might not arrive in time, but at least for the May shoot I would have one. (That April photoshoot turned out not to have any models show so I wouldn’t have had to do anything anyway.)
The replacement hot shoe adapters arrived after almost a week. The cables didn’t fit them. My first thought was somehow I screwed up and ordered the wrong item. So back on the ordering web site, I compared the item links in the order history. Both went to the same page. Now certain this wasn’t my error, I sent a message to the seller. They didn’t respond, so I griped on Twitter. Of course, I got a response to send an email with details. After checking, the response back over email was they were going to work with the manufacturer.
I don’t know turnaround times for something like this. So I bought a couple from two different vendors. Both work and in time for the May shoot.
Now… Does anyone know anything about Vivitar 283 flashes?
Images can be powerful. It is one of the many reasons why I enjoy both looking at photography and taking my own photos. Looking through Getty Images news photos hadn’t occurred to me. Then again, I am not an editorial editor. My sources are more things like Flickr or the Boston Globe’s Big Picture.
Cora's Phlox
Cora invited me to her Easter potluck party. I was curious what kind of flowers I’d find given her work involves flowers. The tulips were nice, but the patch of these in the backyard were much more interesting.
One of the gems from the photos I took in Haifa. Having not taken my dSLR, I am rather pleased with the photos I managed to take on this trip with a little digital point-n-click. Guess that shows: 1) How beautiful were the surroundings, 2) Equipment only gets one so far.
We really wanted this tree in the photo. The problems: 1) illuminating the tree enough, 2) not over exposing Clinton, 3) hand holding the flash and trigger. Cranked the power up to full power. Wes aimed it at the tree. Clinton is essentially just getting the leftover light.
Strobist: Sunpak MZ-440AF-CA full power shot through 60 inch umbrella. Triggered by a pair of PocketWizard PLUS II.
Become a fan of Athens Strobist on Facebook.
We really wanted this tree in the photo. The problems: 1) illuminating the tree enough, 2) not over exposing Clinton, 3) hand holding the flash and trigger. Cranked the power up to full power. Wes aimed it at the tree. Clinton is essentially just getting the leftover light.
Strobist: Sunpak MZ-440AF-CA full power shot through 60 inch umbrella. Triggered by a pair of PocketWizard PLUS II.
Become a fan of Athens Strobist on Facebook.
So, I am day four into my participation in Project 365: One photo a day for an entire year.
I have to make it into May before I improve over the last time I tried this in 2007. Hope I make it. The last time resulted in some gems.
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