This week, I shot a bout at the dome in a bit of a different fashion than normal (for me anyway). I decided to try some off-camera flash at this normally dark venue. I wanted to try and get some clear, sharp and colorful photos of the action while adding some more directional light of my own. I had hoped to add some more dramatic light here, as otherwise the available light is rather plain and uninteresting. I think I accomplished my goals! :)
I think i'm going to keep practicing this technique, as I am certainly hooked on it's potential! It is limiting to me, in that I can only work with the light around where I have put the stand up. But, i think its worth it. I may have to get another stand up at the next bout :)
btw- pixel8 had them keep more lights on than normal, so the added light wasn't really a necessity in terms of quantity of light. More so, in me trying to make a better quality of light.
This shot was probably one of my favorites from the bout. Might be my favorite personal roller derby photo so far :)
Here are some more photos from the bout:
http://www.mitchsgallery.com/steel_magnolias-favsoh, and Heather's team won :) Go RottenChesters!!
50D, f/2.2 @ 85 mm, 1/320, ISO 800, 580exII on stand camera left at about 1/2 power, radio triggered and gelled 1/2 cto
