Light & Shadow
I had the privilege of being the Featured Speaker last night at the Woodlands United Methodist Church Church Camera Club. Wow what a great turnout! Jean Drummond made sure I wouldn’t be hungry while giving my lecture serving up a huge Hoagie sandwich. Wayne Wagner of Wagner Direct was there and brought a fine Digital Projector for us to give our presentations. Among others I also had the opportunity to meet another Carlos. Carlos Hernandez who is one of the few people who I know who regularly used Kodachrome with an ASA (ISO) of 16 and slower! I myself used the 64 and 200 speed versions in my early (High School) days. It’s a great group of people. If your interested on Photography and want to fellowship with fellow shutterbugs in The Woodlands area, check them out.
My Lecture “The Characteristics of Light” was a segment from a Series I am developing called “Writing with Light”. I received some enthusiastic comments immediately after I completed and more once the meeting was adjourned. I even received an invitation to speak at another Photography Club. I’ll be speaking at the FM 1960 PCUG Camera Club SIG on the 4th of February. Those of you who missed this Lecture can get in on the next!
I’m going to asking the members to leave some written comments here as well. All of us artistic types get a tremendous uplift when we see that our creations (in whatever form they take) are appreciated. I’d also like to know what topics you’re interested in should I again be asked to speak at TWUMC-CC!
Thanks Carlos!
You can tell my years in photography for the use of Kodachrome 12 an II. Still, I was able to learn about flash lighting from you. I am glad MOM took my Kodachrome away. I don’t’ miss it.
I also learned the powerful tool of LR2 as a projection tool. The following night I was the speaker at the FM1960 PCUG Camera Club SIG and thanks to you the Secondary Screen made a difference. No more Power Pointless!
Thanks and come back,
The other Carlos
Hello,
Thank you for your lecture at the Woodlands United Methodist Church this week.
I have a question about moving water, as in waterfalls. I have noted that some photos have water that looks like a smooth-flowing cloud coming over the falls…a mystical look. Do you have any suggestions as to how to obtain that effect?
Thank you,
Mildred Allen
Conroe, Texas
Depending on the water itself, you can create that effect by using the appropriate Shutter Speed. By appropriate I mean SLOW. 1 second or more will usually do the trick. That slow shutter obviates the need for a Tripod or other solid form of camera rest.
Looking forward to seeing some Wonderful Water imagery. Happy Shooting!
Carlos
I’m glad even the old pros were able to benefit from my presentation!
Carlos Galvan
Hello, Carlos:
Loved your talk – your photos speak for themselves! You say that this is one of a series of talks you are planning about the use of light; what other aspects are you planning to focus on?
David Henderson
Two Other Topics I am developing are:
Use of the Histogram (the picture of the picture),
Manipulating On Camera Flash (creating light you want, Mixing with ambient)
CG
Thanks for your presentation. I only got to see the last part of it but I relish photography with natural light. Given the option, I would never use flash but if required, never use it directly, always bouncing it off of something else to emulate natural light the best I can.
I am strictly an amature who loves beauty and technology. In my 87 years I have seen an unbelievable amount of change.
Now that I have time I am learning how to use my digital Pentax K20D.
We have had some great speakers and your lecture was tops and I learned many practical bits of info on both action and portrait photography. Thank you – Both of your planned talks will be of great interest.
It was an excellent and informative presentation. just the right length and number of pictures with adequate time for question and answers. it was our first time at the camera club and your program cinched our return to future mmetings