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Self-portrait of the artist as a Shooter (2015)

Self-portrait of the artist as a Shooter (2015)

As a photographer, I've always found the expression "Let's shoot!" amusing. This was my take on that using vintage Bolex cine cameras as my ...
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As a photographer, I've always found the expression "Let's shoot!" amusing. This was my take on that using vintage Bolex cine cameras as my weapons of choice.
Strobist info:
Two side lights about chest high to the left and right of the subject (ie, me).
Two rim lights to the left and right above and behind the subject
All lights were Nikon speedlights (SB80-SB28) set at low power (1-16 to 1-64) and with no light modifiers except for a snoot on one of the side lights
Triggered wirelessly using Commlite Comtrig T320 triggers
The camera was actuated by the remote under my left thumb
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camera

NIKON D610

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 160 Shutter 10/1600 Focal Length 240/10

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Jul, 2015

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Awards

Top Shot Award 21

People's Choice in Creative Portrait Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Twisted Selfie Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Photographers with their cameras Photo Challenge

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Outstanding Creativity

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Top Choice

+8

Superb Composition

+5

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