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Forum: Street & documentary photography 13-09-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By BenBirchall
Good! Just remember to travel light. It's not the...

Good! Just remember to travel light. It's not the gear that will get you the shots, but being in the right place. Have fun and let us know how you get on.
Ben
Forum: Street & documentary photography 10-09-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By BenBirchall
Here's some quickies... Not all EDL... ...

Here's some quickies... Not all EDL...

http://www.photoradar.com/files/imagecache/original_large/photos/users/benbirchall/edl-5.jpg
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Forum: People, portrait & fashion photography 09-09-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,176
Posted By BenBirchall
They are brilliant family pics!!! Definitely set...

They are brilliant family pics!!! Definitely set up and I think look much better for it. Colour balance could do with a tweak as said.

I wasn't being pedantic pavman. I like to think as a candid...
Forum: Street & documentary photography 09-09-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By BenBirchall
Hi, I've photographed dozens of these. My to...

Hi,

I've photographed dozens of these. My to five practical advice would be....

1. Don't use flash - it will get snapped off if it gets fruity and it is a dead giveaway if you want to get...
Forum: General photography technique 05-01-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,238
Posted By BenBirchall
300mm at those speeds on a rickity tripod will...

300mm at those speeds on a rickity tripod will defo be blurred.

Try the same settings resting the camera on the floor or a solid wall (obviously not shooting the same subject!) and I think you'll...
Forum: Photo critique 05-01-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 815
Posted By BenBirchall
Nice pics!!

Nice pics!!
Forum: People, portrait & fashion photography 05-01-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,176
Posted By BenBirchall
They aren't candid??

They aren't candid??
Forum: Pro lounge 25-11-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By BenBirchall
First off agree on some firm terms and...

First off agree on some firm terms and conditions. In this case where nothing was discussed beforehand it sounds as though the courts would have to decide weather the airbrushed work was truly an...
Forum: Pro lounge 17-11-09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,957
Posted By BenBirchall
Adam. You've either swallowed a dictionary or...

Adam. You've either swallowed a dictionary or been cutting and pasting again! Lol. Essentially like I said, a solicitor on a photographers behalf could force a byline through the legal process. Of...
Forum: Photo critique 13-11-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By BenBirchall
All good, apart from the top one. The composition...

All good, apart from the top one. The composition is too cramped and the lighting is flat with nasty shadow. Also you've done a poor photoshop job on his right (left as we look) eye. Couldn't you get...
Forum: Pro lounge 13-11-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,957
Posted By BenBirchall
Flake - Of course the legal process could force a...

Flake - Of course the legal process could force a paper credit a photographer, but it would only happen after the event and be meaningless. Remember that a picture credit won't pay the mortgage....
Forum: Street & documentary photography 13-11-09, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 656
Posted By BenBirchall
Have a look here buddy.....

Have a look here buddy.. http://www.photoradar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431
Forum: Wildlife & nature photography 01-11-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By BenBirchall
Some bloody good advice on here WK... At the risk...

Some bloody good advice on here WK... At the risk of repeating what's been said, number 2 is deffo the best - Tighter and better exposed.

All three have the individual components to make an award...
Forum: Wildlife & nature photography 01-11-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By BenBirchall
I don't often pop in this part of the forum, but...

I don't often pop in this part of the forum, but this is a cracking shot. Very different from the usual 'fly' shots we all see!!! Well done.

Ben
Forum: Street & documentary photography 01-11-09, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By BenBirchall
Love your last shot.... Closeness to subject and...

Love your last shot.... Closeness to subject and mood do it for me..

Ben
Forum: Street & documentary photography 01-11-09, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By BenBirchall
Can I ask if you selectively blurred the...

Can I ask if you selectively blurred the background around the face? It looks 'cooked' to me. Otherwise a nice portrait, certainly 'pops'

Ben
Forum: Street & documentary photography 01-11-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By BenBirchall
Love the framed grille shot... Ben

Love the framed grille shot...

Ben
Forum: Sports and action photography 01-11-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By BenBirchall
Solid cele shot... Very publishable. Well done! ...

Solid cele shot... Very publishable. Well done!

Ben
Forum: Sports and action photography 01-11-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By BenBirchall
Nice shots.... Go on, give twisting a go next...

Nice shots.... Go on, give twisting a go next time!!! Good job.

Ben
Forum: Photo critique 01-11-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By BenBirchall
Good panning technique. You really need to get...

Good panning technique. You really need to get into a position where the action is coming towards you as action going away really doesn't work. Really study the track and do your homework. Like I...
Forum: Photo critique 01-11-09, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By BenBirchall
Much better!!!

Much better!!!
Forum: Pro lounge 15-10-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,957
Posted By BenBirchall
Staffers aren't laid off due to agencies...

Staffers aren't laid off due to agencies undercutting because the pure nature of having staffers is that they completely follow the in-house editorial policy and don't get involved in anything but...
Forum: Sports and action photography 15-10-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By BenBirchall
Good colourful pics.. I like em! Ben

Good colourful pics.. I like em!
Ben
Forum: Black & white photography 05-10-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Posted By BenBirchall
Did you email it to the team as a news snippet???...

Did you email it to the team as a news snippet??? Sound's good!
Forum: Street & documentary photography 05-10-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By BenBirchall
That's a lovely expression and colour. Shame...

That's a lovely expression and colour. Shame about the car in the background. I'd hazzard a guess you've desaturated the colour of the car (indicator is a giveaway) and done some d&b shady work on...
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