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Fall color shoot I did with my niece last year...

Palouse Series 2013 - Day Four

Canon 6D, 70-200mm F/2.8, f/3.5, 1/4000, iso 200

One of the things we did on this trip was visit a working cattle farm. Each one of the people working there, a family, I found very compelling. I talked this girl into posing for me and I just love this portrait. So real. So "in situ" if you are familiar with that term. I don't know that it comes across in this image, but I can tell you from being there that this girl, in her element, captures the essence of The Palouse.

What do you think?

Impromptu

Leica M9, 50mm F/2, f/2, 1/90, iso 160

Impromptu street portrait of one of my dear friends. We love shooting together! This was in late Winter/Early spring this year. We had some warm afternoon light.

Model Monday

Canon 6D, 70-300mm F/5.6, f/5.6, 1/30, iso 400

At the farmer's market last week in Santa Barbara I noticed this girl, working one of the booths. I basically just raised the camera and fired off four quick frames. Right after this shot, she burst into a huge smile. At first I thought it was for me, but then realized she recognized a friend.

I continued my walk, taking pictures. Wasn't until I looked at this image on my computer that I realized how really lovely she is. Definitely model material! What is she doing selling garlic cloves?

And although I'm a very above average hand holder (er, not with girls, I mean holding my camera steady), the sharpness of this image at 1/30th is a testament to today's Image Stabilization technology. Make sure your long lenses have IS.

Comicon Series, Day 7, Finale

Leica M9

I'm going to end this series with my favorite. Although I haven't done that much model shooting, I know enough that you can't really create stunning work without a connection. The photog and the model have to connect, even if it is for the most fleeting of moments.

Thank you, Valerie, for the brief connection. I hope I did you proud!

Comicon Series, Day 6

Leica M9

I really liked this girl, she was spunky. I doubt that is her character's name however.

Comicon Series, Day 5

Leica M9

Or, perhaps I should have titled this Fun Friday? Andy anyway, who cares what character she is?

Comicon Series, Day 4

Leica M9

No need to adjust your monitor! This is Straight Out Of the Camera! Who is she?

Comicon Series, Day 3

Leica M9

Okay, who is this character?

Comicon Series, Day 2, Topaz Tuesday

Leica M9

Found this lovely girl outside of the convention center. I think she has done a bit of modeling before! I just did a simple treatment in Topaz Black & White Effects. I selected one of the Platinum presets - that's it!

I think it's great in color too. Just a different feel. You can check out the original on the Continue link below.