Leisure Time: Self Portrait

Attempting a strobist self portrait. I actually tried the other day but failed, this one "I think" is more on track. Focusing is a bitch. I ended up calculating the distance and holding my cap for focus. Is it just me or is posting a self-portrait f'n wierd?

Strobist info:
Nikon D80
Tamron 17-50mm
SB-600 high to the right of camera into a white umbrella
SB26 to my right (camera left)
CLS

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Lenzﬂair says:

I've been thinking of doing the same thing. There's something about self portraits that creeps me out - don't know what it is exactly.....
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff McCrory ( © jdm_photo) says:

Nice to see you Greg :)

@ jack, I am a ugly mofo, no self portraits of me unless my face is blurred out...lol

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

greg.newman says:

Yeah, it's VERY creepy Jack! But, it's very challenging too. I'd recommend doing it just to see how hard it can be.

@Jeff, why do you think i'm lookin' down. My gear is too expensive. hah
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

James Mathias says:

I post self portraits daily :).

I don't think there is anything creepy about taking a picture of oneself.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

greg.newman says:

Yeah, but you get to wear cool stuff on your head while you do it James!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

TyC says:

Very nice quality light, Greg. I like it :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

josh.r says:

Focusing is always such a pain. Someone told me they used a helium balloon as a stand-in. Nice shot.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

greg.newman says:

Thanks TyC!

@josh.r, Yes, focusing was a pain. I like the ballon idea. However, who has helium floating around. ;)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

magnum_lady says:

cool shot
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

pantherinia_hd says:

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Great portrait !
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

esalinax says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

DriveByPhotographer says:

This is a great shot... I am totally uncomfortable being on the business side of the camera. Hat's off to you for your courage and great results.

I like your guitar shots... I play a Huss & Dalton TDM and what my friends call a "stratenstein" ( a sweet box that I bought from a session musician in LA that he had built from misc. parts).

Have a great weekend!!!

Scott
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

greg.newman says:

Thanks Scott!

I am not familiar with Huss & Dalton but did google them and they look nice! I'd like to see some shots of it.

You have a good weekend too!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

photoman356 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BAS Derived Photos and Artwork , and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian-D says:

Nah, it's not weird. I use myself as a test subject all the time. Unless you're one of those people who have a full album of nothing but yourself...it get's kinda weird then..
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

greg.newman says:

I'd shoot myself before I got to that point.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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