X-country skier at Wash Park

[ColoradoSkier]

Was running quite a bit early for work, so I detoured by Wash Park. Figured there would be a ton of cross country skiers. Boy was I wrong. Did see one though.

http://static.flickr.com/2046/2143372183_8a1625ca16.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesterbullock/2143372183/)

I know she is slightly out of focus, but I kinda like it that way.

[Tiffany]

Yeah looks like the tree in the forefront was the focus point.

[ColoradoSkier]

Saw her coming, focused on the tree, and didn't have it in continuous mode. My bad, but I still think it came out good enough. Didn't have a model release form handy anyhow. Might try to hit City Park at lunch if I decide not to go work out.

[ScaldedDog]

Saw her coming, focused on the tree, and didn't have it in continuous mode. My bad, but I still think it came out good enough. Didn't have a model release form handy anyhow. Might try to hit City Park at lunch if I decide not to go work out.

This is kind of off the subject, but hopefully you'll educate me, anyway: Why would she sign a model release from some stranger who comes up to her in a park? What's in it for her?

Not trying to be a jerk! I just never understood what would motivate anyone to sign one of these things.

Thanks,

Mark

[thenimirra]

Hey Chester where did you get your model release form? Could you send it to me as well?

[Tiffany]

Unless I am shooting someones child or plan to sell the photo, I don't bother with 'em when out street shooting..

In studio I have the models sign one as I always plan to use at least one photo from the shoot on my portfolio.

[ScaldedDog]

Unless I am shooting someones child or plan to sell the photo, I don't bother with 'em when out street shooting..

In studio I have the models sign one as I always plan to use at least one photo from the shoot on my portfolio.

That makes sense. Street shooting can yield some great images, though, and i can understand why a photographer would want a signed release. I just never understood the motivation of the signee...

Mark

[Tiffany]

For me, if I am out street shootin and get an image that I think I might use for more than just composition stuff I will approach the subject and talk to them. I haven't been turned down yet, usually they ask me to take more pics of them and start posing. I don't care, you signed the release (which many times has been a napkin saying so and so can use the pic they took of me on such and such date) to let me use the one photo I wanted...I will click off a few more to make you happy.

[ColoradoSkier]

Sorry - missed the whole conversation (mucking around in PHP and MySQL). I don't have a form that I use, but I need to look into this. Tiff's method would likely work. It's also an informal opportunity to let someone know what you do. Could even toss in a free print for it.

Although I was driving around the park enough this morning trying to find the right shot, one or two people probably thought I was a stalker.

[ScaldedDog]

...I will approach the subject and talk to them. I haven't been turned down yet...

Man, digital cameras should have been around when I was young and single. Showing off a just taken photo sounds like a great way to meet girls...

...one or two people probably thought I was a stalker.

...or not. :D

Mark

[Jocko]

Hey Chester where did you get your model release form? Could you send it to me as well?

I use these (http://www.ppiowa.com/ppi/model_releases.htm)

Chester,

The image seems to be 1/3 to 2/3 stops underexposed, giving it a gloomy feel. If that's what you were going for then that is great. Most, if not all, cameras will meter snow as a neutral grey, under-exposing the image. When shooting in snowy conditions it is best to meter off the subject. If a person is the main subject, you would want to meter the skin. It wouldn't hurt to bracket if you have time. Again, photography is subjective, and only the photog knows what he/she wants or what the conditions were.

[Rhino95]

Hey Chester have you learned to bracket on the 510? I can't for the life of me figure it out. I turn the bracketing on, and it still takes one picture...do you know?

[Jocko]

With most bracket systems, you still push the shutter release as many times as you have your bracket set for. It will make the calibrations for each shot.

[newracer]

Why would you need a release form when shooting someone in a public place?

[Jocko]

Why would you need a release form when shooting someone in a public place?

You wouldn't, as long as you don't use the image for commercial use.

[newracer]

I thought if a person was in a public place there was no issue? :shrug:

[Tiffany]

If you are just taking pictures for your own use then yeah you are usually fine, but if you want to post that pic on the net or use it for any type of commercial use you will need a release or risk being sued.

[Rhino95]

With most bracket systems, you still push the shutter release as many times as you have your bracket set for. It will make the calibrations for each shot.

Oh! See I thought that it simply saved the one file three times at different exposures. I bet you're right.