People Happy New Year - sorry, this is a Nikon image :(

Happy New Year - sorry, this is a Nikon image :( · **2 Likes**

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me

The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off

)

Hope you are all well

Peter

**Tonytee** · 01-07-2019, 01:56 PM

A really wonderful portrait. I find it disturbing that members feel it is necessary to apologize for using non-Pentax gear when it is clearly stated in the rules that all brands are welcome here.

Again, nice work and thanks so much for sharing.

TT

troika · 01-07-2019, 02:42 PM

All is forgiven. Great photo.

reh321 · 01-08-2019, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Peter Nutkins

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me

The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off

)

Hope you are all well

Peter

So you took a 'professional' shot under those conditions? Nobody could find a more hospitable location?

Culture · 01-09-2019, 06:07 AM

I agree. Wonderful shot.
How powerful was the fan to blow the hair like that. Taking into consideration her eyes look wide open.

**Riggomatic** · 01-09-2019, 08:09 AM

Great job! Sounds like you had a fun time getting the shot.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-09-2019, 02:36 PM

Peter, how you doing my good man, good to hear from you again and to you and yours... "lang may yer lum reek".

Peter Nutkins · 01-10-2019, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

A really wonderful portrait. I find it disturbing that members feel it is necessary to apologize for using non-Pentax gear when it is clearly stated in the rules that all brands are welcome here.

Again, nice work and thanks so much for sharing.

TT

Apologies Tony - was trying to be humorous... I must try harder

---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 12:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by troika

All is forgiven. Great photo.

Thanks

---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 12:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by reh321

So you took a 'professional' shot under those conditions? Nobody could find a more hospitable location?

Hi - that is the point...I go to people's houses so that they do not have to go to a studio

---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 01:00 AM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Peter, how you doing my good man, good to hear from you again and to you and yours... "lang may yer lum reek".

Hi KD - I am fine thanks. - I hope you are keeping well - I miss the chatter on Pentax F - Nikon is just a bit boring really

Still, I aim to visit a bit more often this year

May the best ye hae ivver seen be the warst ye'll ivver see.
May the moose ne'er lea' yer girnal wi a tear-drap in its ee.
May ye aye keep hail an hertie till ye'r auld eneuch tae dee.
May ye aye juist be sae happie as A wuss ye aye tae be.

Peter

---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 01:03 AM ----------

Originally posted by Culture

I agree. Wonderful shot.
How powerful was the fan to blow the hair like that. Taking into consideration her eyes look wide open.

Hi, I got the boyfriend to crouch down and blow the hair about...it was a stand fan on the highest setting but aimed directly at her hair, not her face (it has quite a narrow funnel of air). This was probably the most difficult bit and involved swiping from side to side to get the effect. There are lots of takes with only one side (or none) blown up. The trick is to take the fan off the stand and hand aim/swipe - much more effective

---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 01:04 AM ----------

Originally posted by Riggomatic

Great job! Sounds like you had a fun time getting the shot.

It was quite good fun (except for those Japanese figures - not sure how much they are worth but they loved them)...

**Wingincamera** · 12-11-2019, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Peter Nutkins

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me

The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off

)

Hope you are all well

Peter

Well, a Nikon is OK, nice catch in the eyes.

Photogoof · 01-10-2020, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by Peter Nutkins

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me

The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off

)

Hope you are all well

Peter

Very nice shot!

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01-07-2019, 01:56 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505	A really wonderful portrait. I find it disturbing that members feel it is necessary to apologize for using non-Pentax gear when it is clearly stated in the rules that all brands are welcome here. Again, nice work and thanks so much for sharing. TT

01-07-2019, 02:42 PM	#3
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	All is forgiven. Great photo.

01-08-2019, 03:19 PM	#4
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by Peter Nutkins Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off ) Hope you are all well Peter So you took a 'professional' shot under those conditions? Nobody could find a more hospitable location?

01-09-2019, 06:07 AM	#5
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	I agree. Wonderful shot. How powerful was the fan to blow the hair like that. Taking into consideration her eyes look wide open.

01-09-2019, 08:09 AM	#6
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Great job! Sounds like you had a fun time getting the shot.

01-09-2019, 02:36 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Peter, how you doing my good man, good to hear from you again and to you and yours... "lang may yer lum reek".

01-10-2019, 12:55 AM	#8
Peter Nutkins Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Exeter Photos: Albums Posts: 442 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee A really wonderful portrait. I find it disturbing that members feel it is necessary to apologize for using non-Pentax gear when it is clearly stated in the rules that all brands are welcome here. Again, nice work and thanks so much for sharing. TT Apologies Tony - was trying to be humorous... I must try harder ---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 12:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by troika All is forgiven. Great photo. Thanks ---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 12:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by reh321 So you took a 'professional' shot under those conditions? Nobody could find a more hospitable location? Hi - that is the point...I go to people's houses so that they do not have to go to a studio ---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 01:00 AM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Peter, how you doing my good man, good to hear from you again and to you and yours... "lang may yer lum reek". Hi KD - I am fine thanks. - I hope you are keeping well - I miss the chatter on Pentax F - Nikon is just a bit boring really Still, I aim to visit a bit more often this year May the best ye hae ivver seen be the warst ye'll ivver see. May the moose ne'er lea' yer girnal wi a tear-drap in its ee. May ye aye keep hail an hertie till ye'r auld eneuch tae dee. May ye aye juist be sae happie as A wuss ye aye tae be. Peter ---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 01:03 AM ---------- Originally posted by Culture I agree. Wonderful shot. How powerful was the fan to blow the hair like that. Taking into consideration her eyes look wide open. Hi, I got the boyfriend to crouch down and blow the hair about...it was a stand fan on the highest setting but aimed directly at her hair, not her face (it has quite a narrow funnel of air). This was probably the most difficult bit and involved swiping from side to side to get the effect. There are lots of takes with only one side (or none) blown up. The trick is to take the fan off the stand and hand aim/swipe - much more effective ---------- Post added 10th Jan 2019 at 01:04 AM ---------- Originally posted by Riggomatic Great job! Sounds like you had a fun time getting the shot. It was quite good fun (except for those Japanese figures - not sure how much they are worth but they loved them)...

12-11-2019, 05:47 PM	#9
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	Originally posted by Peter Nutkins Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off ) Hope you are all well Peter Well, a Nikon is OK, nice catch in the eyes.

01-10-2020, 02:20 AM	#10
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by Peter Nutkins Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! This image is taken on a Nikon - please forgive me The location was a very small apartment in Hull between a TV and a low sloping ceiling. I was in another room, shooting through the doorway as the room was not big enough to do anything else. I was squashed up against a large cabinet of Japanese collectable figures that kept falling on me (I did knock a few off ) Hope you are all well Peter Very nice shot!