Buskers again - slow shutter/strobe flash experiment

[HotSpots]

Experimenting with slow shutter, rear sync flash and strobe flash effects at the buskers festival...still needs lots of improvements. Comments appreciated

1. Intense concentration


2. Playing with Fire


3. 6-handed dancer

[2100]

I think the 2nd pic will look better without flash. Either that or you colour temperature balance your flash and use a real orangey gel and just fill-in a bit.

[sehsuan]

last photo - was that strobo?

[HotSpots]

Yep! First time trying the "RPT flash mode" on my sb-800. The one and only shot...until the batt on my flash went dead and I had to use the built-in flash

Thanks for the suggestion, 2100. You're right...the flash cast those huge, distracting shadows at the wall behind. But I can't seem to get the guy in focus without a rear sync...he's moving too fast. Your yellow-gel idea may work. Will try it next time!

Originally Posted by sehsuan last photo - was that strobo?

[epia]

Originally Posted by HotSpots Yep! First time trying the "RPT flash mode" on my sb-800. The one and only shot...until the batt on my flash went dead and I had to use the built-in flash Thanks for the suggestion, 2100. You're right...the flash cast those huge, distracting shadows at the wall behind. But I can't seem to get the guy in focus without a rear sync...he's moving too fast. Your yellow-gel idea may work. Will try it next time!

Wow lucky you haha. Nice pictures you got there Actually.. I prefer the flash on.. but not so strong.. Having shadows added a dimension of depth and 3D.

[Witness]

hmmm 3 looks pretty cool to me ya...