twinner 5 Posted August 18, 2009 Here's one from this past weekend. Please let me know what you think. Todd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james 0 Posted August 18, 2009 I like it Todd - It definitely has that fashion feel to it. The reflection looks great and the effect you made w/ the grid looks cool. It does obscure her eyes a bit is my only nit-pick. Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted August 18, 2009 Nice Todd, I like it for the same reasons; only thing is it's a but busy for me and my eyes don't really know where to focus. Maybe softening the periphery a bit will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinner 5 Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks guys, I have to admit I had to look up periphery. Do either of you use any weights to help the models stay down? I was having some problems this time. Thanks, Todd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 5 Posted August 18, 2009 Great shot! the effect is really cool. Colours and tones are lovely as well. Try a vertical flip and see how that looks. It would be really cool. I encourage the models to exhale all their air. It makes for a shorter "dive" time but makes movement so much easier. Cheers Cal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys, I have to admit I had to look up periphery. Do either of you use any weights to help the models stay down? I was having some problems this time. Thanks, Todd Todd, The technique for both you and your models is as follows: Both hyperventilate 5-6 times, then sink beneath the water by exhaling, NOT by swimming down. If you or your model are not sinking, blow out more air. This technique will actually extend both your bottom times (not shorten it as Cal says) for two reasons, you have blown off CO2 which is the main drive to breathe, and more importantly, you do not waste energy flailing around to stay down. Takes some practice and I usually practice it with the model before starting the shoot.. This is similar to freediving technique - of course don't overdo it, shallow water blackout for you and your model are not good things. I do wear a weight belt with 3-4 lbs, not because I need it to stay down, but because I'm more stable once I'm under. Edited August 18, 2009 by loftus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomStack 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Todd, Beautiful shot, wonderfully warm tones with fascinating reflection. I like Cal's idea of rotating the image to vertical perhaps... Best, Tom http://www.tomstackphoto.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinner 5 Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks for all of the advice! I agree it does look good as a vertical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 5 Posted August 19, 2009 "This technique will actually extend both your bottom times (not shorten it as Cal says) for two reasons, you have blown off CO2 which is the main drive to breathe, and more importantly, you do not waste energy flailing around to stay down." I bow to the master (and the fact that he's a doctor helps as well haha) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
