One of my assignments in my photo 1 class is a self portrait. I wanted to one of me riding my motorcycle and today I set forth to make it happen. This is a film class but I wanted to check everything with my digital to make any adjustments; unfortunately I ran out of daylight after my first test. One of the problems I ran into was the pipe I am using just isn't sturdy enough so I am going to have to stabilize it. I also found out that the the focusing ring moves around so I will have to tape that down as well. Also remember the camera I am using has a 1.6 crop so the end result will be much wider.
Yes I know I don't have a helmet on, I was just going up and down my street very slowly. I always wear a helmet and there will be one on in the final photo!
And suggestions are welcome!
Full Version: Self Portrait. Work in Progress.
could you take the picture without the bike in motion? this would eliminate the stability problem... you could also try asking someone to drive alongside you in a car and take the picture.
1.6 crop is NARROWER.
The lens you are using doesn't look like it's wide enough to capture you and the bike, or any sorrounding scenery. I'd also suggest asking someone to drive alongside and take the pic. If the assignment requires that you are the person taking the shot, however, then you should definitely try to get a longer pipe?
The lens you are using doesn't look like it's wide enough to capture you and the bike, or any sorrounding scenery. I'd also suggest asking someone to drive alongside and take the pic. If the assignment requires that you are the person taking the shot, however, then you should definitely try to get a longer pipe?
Quote - (peterish @ Mar 1 2008, 20:18) 
1.6 crop is NARROWER.
The lens you are using doesn't look like it's wide enough to capture you and the bike, or any sorrounding scenery. I'd also suggest asking someone to drive alongside and take the pic. If the assignment requires that you are the person taking the shot, however, then you should definitely try to get a longer pipe?
The lens you are using doesn't look like it's wide enough to capture you and the bike, or any sorrounding scenery. I'd also suggest asking someone to drive alongside and take the pic. If the assignment requires that you are the person taking the shot, however, then you should definitely try to get a longer pipe?
I am pretty sure it will be wide enough, if not I am going to try to get my hands on a 16-35. Someone else taking the photo isn't an option.
Those shots were at 28mm and 32mm--effectively 50mm on a 1.6 crop.
A 16mm would help the situation, but try and get a hold of a 10-12mm. The effect will be much nicer with more of your bike and the landscape behind you in the frame.
A 16mm would help the situation, but try and get a hold of a 10-12mm. The effect will be much nicer with more of your bike and the landscape behind you in the frame.
Well I stabilized it a little bit better. I am going to wait a little bit later in the day when the sun is a bit lower and shoot a roll of film so I can process it tomorrow. I am also going to try to get some different filters and mess around with them a bit.
I know that the horizon is a little slanted in the photo I uploaded, I already fixed that too. Now if only I can figure out what to do with that stupid brake line..
I know that the horizon is a little slanted in the photo I uploaded, I already fixed that too. Now if only I can figure out what to do with that stupid brake line..
wahoo its looks pretty good one film. I am going to make a few more little tweaks to it and take a few more photos. should be doing an 8x10 of this soon 
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