A pastel or two

[Unas-TheSlayer]

I got my new flash (nikon sb-800) in the mail today so of course I used my favorite test subjects to try it out (boas!).

Most, if not all of these were taken with the flash bounced, meaning pointed towards the ceiling and bounced back down to illuminate the boa. Im pleased with the results. I eventually want to have 3 or 4 of these flashes for my setup (they communicate wirelessly).

First up is a 2004 Lokken Pastel Het Anery Female

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_7020smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_6997smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_7001smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_7021smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_7016smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_6999smaller.jpg

And next is a Clay English 2003 Orange Pastel Male

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_6976smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_6973smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Nefarion/DSC_6978smaller.jpg

Neat eh? Notice the shadows are below as a pose to behing (because of the bounce). It will be really fun when I have multiple flashes and can eliminate shadows entirely. One of the key things I noticed is that using bounce flash does not wash out color as badly as straight on... very good for boa pictures.

[Dr._Klopson]

I love the color! Nothing nicer than pretty, healthy looking boas! Your Nikkon is sweet. My sister just spent $1500 on a new digital Nikkon... I think its an SR? She's a Photo nut! She'll be coming by this week to shoot some of my animals. I'm hoping this SR will have the quality I want.

[wodjeka]

Great boa's!! they look awesome

[Unas-TheSlayer]

Thanks guys.

I'm using the Nikon D50 Dr. Klopson... awesome little photographic tool :). It is a DSLR (what you meant by SR :'( ). My current setup runs about $1500 as well, $650 for the camera body ... $400 for the upgraded lens and $350 for the new flash. I'm sure you're sister will take some outstanding shots for you.


I love the color! Nothing nicer than pretty, healthy looking boas! Your Nikkon is sweet. My sister just spent $1500 on a new digital Nikkon... I think its an SR? She's a Photo nut! She'll be coming by this week to shoot some of my animals.  I'm hoping this SR will have the quality I want.

[ajfreptiles]

Man....that pastel has a ton of red!! I really like that head shot pic....the head just seems to float. Cool, Andy :'(

[polacan]

Awesome!! I'm getting very intrested in pastels latelly,your pastels are making me even more intrested!!! They're awesome!!! :'(

[boxingboa]

I could take some photos for you just send them sweet boas to me and I will send you the photos of me and the boas back.(HA HA)