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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 7, 2007 18:24:14 GMT 1, I really like Slinkachu's work, and have plenty of ideas of my own, mainly centred around the coast. I went out today to do some work with rockpools but the tide was too high, but had a different idea, here's the results...
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 7, 2007 18:25:25 GMT 1, Comments welcome, which do you think works the best?
Comments welcome, which do you think works the best?
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by arcam on Oct 7, 2007 18:29:55 GMT 1, You need to focus more on the figure and less on the surroundings, if that makes sense. Slinkachu does this very well.
You need to focus more on the figure and less on the surroundings, if that makes sense. Slinkachu does this very well.
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stuey09
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by stuey09 on Oct 7, 2007 18:33:27 GMT 1, Close up of the guy on a white plank looks the best IMO. Looks like you've had a more productive day than those of us trying to throw paper balls into a bin or fly helicopters through caverns. Don't ask mate...
Close up of the guy on a white plank looks the best IMO. Looks like you've had a more productive day than those of us trying to throw paper balls into a bin or fly helicopters through caverns. Don't ask mate...
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 7, 2007 18:40:35 GMT 1, You need to focus more on the figure and less on the surroundings, if that makes sense. Slinkachu does this very well.
Hopefully I can do better in the future, it was quite awkward getting close as the figure as it was inside the boat, also I don't think my zoom lens is the best to use (a macro lens would be better, but I haven't got one yet) Hopefully on the rock pools and beach I can get closer easier.
You need to focus more on the figure and less on the surroundings, if that makes sense. Slinkachu does this very well. Hopefully I can do better in the future, it was quite awkward getting close as the figure as it was inside the boat, also I don't think my zoom lens is the best to use (a macro lens would be better, but I haven't got one yet) Hopefully on the rock pools and beach I can get closer easier.
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Run Pig Run
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by Run Pig Run on Oct 7, 2007 18:45:57 GMT 1, i've look through these a few times and i really like them, especially the one with the boat with the orange inside. excellent photos.
i've look through these a few times and i really like them, especially the one with the boat with the orange inside. excellent photos.
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CR
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by CR on Oct 7, 2007 18:50:15 GMT 1, Hey CBL,
Looks fantastic, I love them!
In my opinion the first one looks the best, it is close enough to show the small man, but gives you the idea of his surroundings and what he is doing.
well done.
CR
Hey CBL,
Looks fantastic, I love them!
In my opinion the first one looks the best, it is close enough to show the small man, but gives you the idea of his surroundings and what he is doing.
well done.
CR
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by numusic on Oct 7, 2007 18:54:31 GMT 1, You need to focus more on the figure and less on the surroundings, if that makes sense. Slinkachu does this very well. Hopefully I can do better in the future, it was quite awkward getting close as the figure as it was inside the boat, also I don't think my zoom lens is the best to use (a macro lens would be better, but I haven't got one yet) Hopefully on the rock pools and beach I can get closer easier.
They're great mate.. looks like you had a cracking day !
You need to focus more on the figure and less on the surroundings, if that makes sense. Slinkachu does this very well. Hopefully I can do better in the future, it was quite awkward getting close as the figure as it was inside the boat, also I don't think my zoom lens is the best to use (a macro lens would be better, but I haven't got one yet) Hopefully on the rock pools and beach I can get closer easier. They're great mate.. looks like you had a cracking day !
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 7, 2007 18:58:13 GMT 1, Cheers for the comments guys, this is only my first attempt, I'm sure I can only get better, and the right lens would help. I've got plenty of ideas, I've got some sunbathers, and nude sunbathers and photographer sets of figures as well as another 5 divers, I was thinking of putting a diver near the shoreline face to face with a crab, a diver in or near rock pool, photographer taking a sneeky pic of nude sunbathers, sunbathers next to dropped ice cream, etc etc I could go on. I'd like to get some rock climbers too.
I like the colours of the first one, looks like tropical waters.
Cheers for the comments guys, this is only my first attempt, I'm sure I can only get better, and the right lens would help. I've got plenty of ideas, I've got some sunbathers, and nude sunbathers and photographer sets of figures as well as another 5 divers, I was thinking of putting a diver near the shoreline face to face with a crab, a diver in or near rock pool, photographer taking a sneeky pic of nude sunbathers, sunbathers next to dropped ice cream, etc etc I could go on. I'd like to get some rock climbers too.
I like the colours of the first one, looks like tropical waters.
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Rabbitlegs
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by Rabbitlegs on Oct 7, 2007 19:10:59 GMT 1, Good stuff CBL...fan of Slinkachu's,and your pics are cool. Like all but No.2 where he is a bit too hard to see. Like the seaside/Diver twist.
New camera working well then :-)
Good stuff CBL...fan of Slinkachu's,and your pics are cool. Like all but No.2 where he is a bit too hard to see. Like the seaside/Diver twist.
New camera working well then :-)
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scavos
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by scavos on Oct 7, 2007 19:44:03 GMT 1, Hey CBL. +1 for these mate. Thanks for sharing your work. I like the first one for the most effective at the Slinkachu effect. I like the red one for the image itself, especially the reflection of the light underneath the wood. I agree with you that a macro lens will really help with these type of shots. It's pretty amazing you achieved these without one. Look forward to seeing your next pics.
Hey CBL. +1 for these mate. Thanks for sharing your work. I like the first one for the most effective at the Slinkachu effect. I like the red one for the image itself, especially the reflection of the light underneath the wood. I agree with you that a macro lens will really help with these type of shots. It's pretty amazing you achieved these without one. Look forward to seeing your next pics.
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by curiousgeorge on Oct 7, 2007 20:15:20 GMT 1, Can't fault these for a first effort, some of them have a touch of neate deep end about them(or maybe that's just me)
Having shaky hands i take my hat off to anyone getting sharp pictures handheld
I was out in some streams taking slow exposure shots a couple of days ago, i cannot stress enough a decent tripod will take you so far with this project.Have a read up on uni-loc tripods, they would be perfect for you, the legs will go pretty much in any direction meaning you could base it outside the boat and use the swing boom? arm to get the camera in close
Can't fault these for a first effort, some of them have a touch of neate deep end about them(or maybe that's just me) Having shaky hands i take my hat off to anyone getting sharp pictures handheld I was out in some streams taking slow exposure shots a couple of days ago, i cannot stress enough a decent tripod will take you so far with this project.Have a read up on uni-loc tripods, they would be perfect for you, the legs will go pretty much in any direction meaning you could base it outside the boat and use the swing boom? arm to get the camera in close
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by funkrye on Oct 7, 2007 20:30:53 GMT 1, Good work. I think the first set looks the best. The colours seem to work together. Nice blue underneath the driver
Good work. I think the first set looks the best. The colours seem to work together. Nice blue underneath the driver
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by Harveyn on Oct 7, 2007 20:31:28 GMT 1, Great work CBL - Its number 1 for me.
You have had a productive day (better than debating customer service!).... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Great work CBL - Its number 1 for me.
You have had a productive day (better than debating customer service!).... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 7, 2007 20:41:05 GMT 1, Can't fault these for a first effort, some of them have a touch of neate deep end about them(or maybe that's just me) Having shaky hands i take my hat off to anyone getting sharp pictures handheld I was out in some streams taking slow exposure shots a couple of days ago, i cannot stress enough a decent tripod will take you so far with this project.Have a read up on uni-loc tripods, they would be perfect for you, the legs will go pretty much in any direction meaning you could base it outside the boat and use the swing boom? arm to get the camera in close
I've got a Manfrotto 055 Pro tripod which has got the boom facility with 322RC2 head, but I couldn't be arsed with the getting the boom in use maybe next time I shouldn't be so lazy. Most of these pics were taken on the tripod but some were handheld. I've just been looking at macro lenses on the web for around ยฃ100 I think I'll need to go to a camera shop and try some out.
Can't fault these for a first effort, some of them have a touch of neate deep end about them(or maybe that's just me) Having shaky hands i take my hat off to anyone getting sharp pictures handheld I was out in some streams taking slow exposure shots a couple of days ago, i cannot stress enough a decent tripod will take you so far with this project.Have a read up on uni-loc tripods, they would be perfect for you, the legs will go pretty much in any direction meaning you could base it outside the boat and use the swing boom? arm to get the camera in close I've got a Manfrotto 055 Pro tripod which has got the boom facility with 322RC2 head, but I couldn't be arsed with the getting the boom in use maybe next time I shouldn't be so lazy. Most of these pics were taken on the tripod but some were handheld. I've just been looking at macro lenses on the web for around ยฃ100 I think I'll need to go to a camera shop and try some out.
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by numusic on Oct 7, 2007 20:47:49 GMT 1, check here for further inspiration, french version of little people
www.minimiam.com
check here for further inspiration, french version of little people www.minimiam.com
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by finsburyparkranger on Oct 7, 2007 20:55:45 GMT 1, check here for further inspiration, french version of little people www.minimiam.com
check here for further inspiration, french version of little people www.minimiam.com
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by numusic on Oct 7, 2007 21:30:57 GMT 1, Brilliant link Nu, Cheers Love this one for starters, in fact plenty of good ones.
Chocolate Eclairs for starters CBL !, you wanna watch that diet mate ;D
Brilliant link Nu, Cheers Love this one for starters, in fact plenty of good ones. Chocolate Eclairs for starters CBL !, you wanna watch that diet mate ;D
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by pastiepie on Oct 8, 2007 1:20:29 GMT 1, I really like the colours, particularly the blue in the first one, did you PP in Photoshop/Lightroom? if so what settings did you use. Technically I think they look good but what Slinkachu does best is set the scene so well. It's looks like a whole separate world. I'm not one to tell you what to do but maybe you could try and incorporate some more elements, whether it be more figures or life-sized props used in a novel way. Either way I expect to see some new shots within the month
I really like the colours, particularly the blue in the first one, did you PP in Photoshop/Lightroom? if so what settings did you use. Technically I think they look good but what Slinkachu does best is set the scene so well. It's looks like a whole separate world. I'm not one to tell you what to do but maybe you could try and incorporate some more elements, whether it be more figures or life-sized props used in a novel way. Either way I expect to see some new shots within the month
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by insite on Oct 8, 2007 9:45:15 GMT 1, You've made an excellent start there mate, I'd say #1 is the pick of the bunch, the blue creates a bit of ambiguity as to where the scene is set and the composition works well. You're right about getting a macro lens, I've got two sigmas that I use, the 17-70f2.8-4.5 and a 70-300 DG APO. Both do macro although that was a secondary consideration in their purchase and the 70-300 costs around ยฃ120-ยฃ140, bit clunky to use but top results for your money. Like you I've got a big heavy Manfrotto but don't forget improvised beanbags, take your coat off use it to hold the camera in place and use self timer to eliminate shake.
(edit) just remembered Slinks on flickr, send him a mail see what he thinks I mailed him about one of my photos and we had a bit of a chat nice friendly geezer.
You've made an excellent start there mate, I'd say #1 is the pick of the bunch, the blue creates a bit of ambiguity as to where the scene is set and the composition works well. You're right about getting a macro lens, I've got two sigmas that I use, the 17-70f2.8-4.5 and a 70-300 DG APO. Both do macro although that was a secondary consideration in their purchase and the 70-300 costs around ยฃ120-ยฃ140, bit clunky to use but top results for your money. Like you I've got a big heavy Manfrotto but don't forget improvised beanbags, take your coat off use it to hold the camera in place and use self timer to eliminate shake.
(edit) just remembered Slinks on flickr, send him a mail see what he thinks I mailed him about one of my photos and we had a bit of a chat nice friendly geezer.
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 8, 2007 10:32:10 GMT 1, Thanks for all the praise and advice, some of my ideas use more than one character and wil use life size props too. the next stage it to get a way of making the standing figures stand (they just fall over) I thought about glueing a pin to a foot and that would dig into the sand or earth. The macro lens maybe essential too.
Pastiepie, I did very little indeed in photoshop, nothing in some cases, mainly a little cropping/horizon straightening, and sharpening after reducing in size for the web, I didn't touch the colour etc at all.
Thanks for all the praise and advice, some of my ideas use more than one character and wil use life size props too. the next stage it to get a way of making the standing figures stand (they just fall over) I thought about glueing a pin to a foot and that would dig into the sand or earth. The macro lens maybe essential too.
Pastiepie, I did very little indeed in photoshop, nothing in some cases, mainly a little cropping/horizon straightening, and sharpening after reducing in size for the web, I didn't touch the colour etc at all.
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by dog byte on Oct 8, 2007 20:17:05 GMT 1, great stuff corblimeylimey.....
i'm looking forward to see where you go with this and what else you come up with...
keep it up (and keep your peoples small)
great stuff corblimeylimey.....
i'm looking forward to see where you go with this and what else you come up with...
keep it up (and keep your peoples small)
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by Rabbitlegs on Oct 13, 2007 17:16:33 GMT 1, Found this on stumble! ;D
Found this on stumble! ;D
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by corblimeylimey on Oct 19, 2007 11:51:07 GMT 1, I went out yesterday afternoon and took some more pics. One thing I'm learning is that it isn't easy, but I'm learning all the time.
It was a sad day, I lost one of my little people, the sea claimed him and he was never seen again
This is the last picture...
He seemed quite happy moments before...
Part of the beach is for nudists, but not everyone wanted to join in the spirit, I snapped this sneaky photographer. ;D
It's pretty dangerous out there...
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by insite on Oct 19, 2007 12:11:10 GMT 1, Worth the sacrifice for the first one mate, like the voyeur too.
Worth the sacrifice for the first one mate, like the voyeur too.
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by kairbag on Oct 19, 2007 12:17:14 GMT 1, Sad stories are always beautiful...
Sad stories are always beautiful...
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by headphonesex on Oct 19, 2007 12:57:17 GMT 1, They're really good CBL... nice work! Looks like a fun day out...
They're really good CBL... nice work! Looks like a fun day out...
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My Slinkachu Style Photo's, by bobbyt23 on Oct 19, 2007 13:07:04 GMT 1, Yeah I like these. Especially the nudist one!!
Good work CBL.
Yeah I like these. Especially the nudist one!!
Good work CBL.
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