reality and theory of sunsets differ vastly!

[jerryph]

My first attempts at translating theory into practice... as we all know, reading and doing are 2 completely different things.

Sunsets... naturally and with an off camera flash. I am very disappointed with the results ad need a LOT more practice!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2238525180_7a778eb77a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2238525054_9c4908449b.jpg

One thing about sunsets that I was never aware of... they disappear SO FAST... we are talking a time frame of maybe 10 minutes of photo time before conditions deteriorate.

I tried doing things 100% manualy both on the camera and the flash. I plan on seeing if I can go back and try once before before the end of the week.

I was not interested in composition at all and it shows... it was all about the silhouette effect and a lit effect in a sunset and thats all that I tried to concentrate on. I failed this time, but I will get closer the next time.

[Snappers]

Although you think you failed Jerry, I like the first one. You are so right though when you say that sunsets disappear so fast, before you know it they are gone.

[ladyups]

They say we can only learn by pressing the shutter button and you have done that...and now you can figure out a different approach the next time you go...I think the first one is a great picture..love the silhouette with the sunset in the background..but you are correct..they go fast.

Mary

[dkippen]

Jerry

I love the first one and I don't think you failed at all. This is a learning experience and I think you did a fine job. My favorite part is the expressions with I assume you and significant other. With practice on the sunsets, I think you'll get it. I only wish I could get sunsets like that.

[jerryph]

Well sunsets need some work, but the Epcot shots came out a little better:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2246033069_ea5ea4c159_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2246033121_d52c43441d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/2246830884_da0d61b153.jpg

[Snappers]

I love the 2nd shot Jerry, that's great. Perhaps on the first shot if a longer shutter speed had been used it may have removed some of the people from the pic? Just a thought unless you wanted them in the picture.

Nice shot on the third pic too.

[jerryph]

Yes I wanted the people in the pic, to give a sense of being busy and somewhat crowded. Thats Disney for you, where the average day you see 40,000 people enter and exit! :)

The musicians at the Germany pavillion were in a VERY dark location and it was hard to get good shots. Anyone that has ever visited there before will know its a challenge, and I was happy with the results. The same could be said of the Mexican pavillion... its DARK in there!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2246569239_c8a5517f96.jpg

I have about 4 hours of video of the Epcot and Universal Studios that will be pared down enough to make a nice home video with the help of the pics.

Its all fun! Today was a rest day but we are going to a show for supper called Arabian Nights, one of the highest rated supper/show places in Florida. I am looking forward to that.

[Snappers]

Sounds Great.