Somerset SkateBoard Park

[mentol]

Anyone like the below pics?

C&C welcome.

[mentol]

Is it because the pics are too common already? thats why didn't get any reply/comment?

[ricolarr]

Hi, first of all I'm a newbie but these are just my 2 cents worth.

IMO, #1 has potential, but there's too much clutter in the bg.

I've seen some good photos of people in skate parks, and I think a higher contrast
will suit these photos better, a slight de-saturation might make it seem more dramatic
I think. Cheers

[flipfreak]

i wonder if its ok to use flash to shoot them or not.

my thread on the skateboard park.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478619

[mentol]

Hi, first of all I'm a newbie but these are just my 2 cents worth.

IMO, #1 has potential, but there's too much clutter in the bg.

Originally Posted by ricolarr I've seen some good photos of people in skate parks, and I think a higher contrast will suit these photos better, a slight de-saturation might make it seem more dramatic I think. Cheers

Like below?

[mentol]

Originally Posted by flipfreak i wonder if its ok to use flash to shoot them or not. my thread on the skateboard park. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478619

I'm taking that in the afternoon. I thought there was enough light and didn't use flash. The 2nd pic where the subject is back facing, the distance is too far.


Maybe i can try flash next time. Don't know if the skateboarder will be distracted by that and fall.

[Entertainer]

please dont use the flash! it might endanger the skater.

[Dream Merchant]

Originally Posted by flipfreak i wonder if its ok to use flash to shoot them or not. my thread on the skateboard park. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478619

Generally donl;t anyhow flash. It's dangerous, but if you speak with some of the better skaters and pre-arrange (can be minutes on the spot) something, at least they know to expect the flash and won't be so affected. Also, avoid direct un-modified flash as it can have a blinding effect.

[Yoricko]

Flashing without asking is VERY rude.

[bblurrr]

Originally Posted by mentol I'm taking that in the afternoon. I thought there was enough light and didn't use flash. The 2nd pic where the subject is back facing, the distance is too far. Maybe i can try flash next time. Don't know if the skateboarder will be distracted by that and fall.

I think in general the skaters/skateboarders/bikers are OK with flash... I went a few times and made friends with some of them.

I also realized that the photos I shot in the evening/night came out better; less background "noise" and also produce better colours.

some of my recent shots.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482239

some older shots.
http://jarrodstone.multiply.com/phot...Skate_Part_III
http://jarrodstone.multiply.com/phot...rk_11_May_2008
http://jarrodstone.multiply.com/phot...katePark_NIght

I will still visit the place once a while just to watch them. enjoy your shoot at the skatepark.