5 MINUTES IN A SURPLUS SCRAP METAL RECYCLING YARD, BURLINGTON, NC

CAMERA - All shots taken with SAMSUNG Sports Cam HD (HMX-W300)

PHOTOGRAPHY by Alfonso A. Tobar/ Latin Image

DRAMA AND PASSION IN BLACK AND WHITE [ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ'S PERSONAL VISION]

DRAMA AND PASSION IN BLACK AND WHITE

ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ'S PERSONAL VISION

[ELIGUT FOTOGRAFIA]

[Versión en ESPAÑOL a continuación...]

[Versão em PORTUGUÊS segue...]

http://500px.com/eligut

https://www.facebook.com/eligut.fotografias

During my continuous search for an unexpected something or an emerging someone related to photography, I came across Elizabeth Gutierrez - Argentine Self Taught Female Photographer - featured with a sensitive character, passionate soul, essential, and creative dynamism.

Her images - in black and white -are highly evocative of time, places and real beings. Her photography encompasses (un)descriptible feelings with a rich range or nuances of déjà vú situations or mementos we Latinos usually go through when born and raised in our own home countries. Although I find these images "totally asynchronous and untimely of my time and circumstances", they feel so personal and universal to me as the readers' unique vision of this post. Her images are diaphanous, evocative and dramatic. They bring about a cluster of cathartic rales plus lots of nostalgia for my Latin roots.

Elizabeth says "As a child I used to patiently observe my dad skills whenever he performed his craft as a typesetter in his local shop while my curiosity grew larger and larger for art trends. I always admired his typesetting abilities, font layout, blueprint sketches, and designs. During my college education, I found myself almost embedded in the art of photography and I eventually graduated as Graphic designer.

"The typical ups and downs as a job seeker plus some inner dissatisfaction for my duties took me from one trend into another as my head trembled because my unwilling blindness to reach my goals. Only then I was able to turn my head towards what I really wanted - photography..."

"As I walked along into the art and technique of photography, I had the chance to handle a couple of compact cameras which allowed me to shot my daily activities and surroundings just to keep the best images I could produce back then."

"Out of the blue, another shooter came across, shared his passion, took me to meet and deal with other buddies in an unknown photo forum. Down there I learned to experiment and create from scratch, watching and discussing the works of other cameramen; there was much to absorb and reconsider. At that very moment, I decided to buy my first DSLR which sooner than later it simply became an extension of myself."

"Being self taught filled me not only with satisfaction but also it was good enough for my purpose"  -Eligut states. Nevertheless, classes, workshops photo contests, exhibitions were gradually helping me build confidence to acquire further experience and fine tune my interests and own style. My main focus is on people, their behaviour, and body language, moves, and shadows which, in my opinion may tell a whole story in one shot; same story you or anybody else could experience here, there, and yonder."

"These are all sensations, feelings, expressions, impressions, wishes, and actions that my images could depict along with the people characters I meet in the street - Eligut reafFirms - and it is really a pleasure to share those moments with y'all."

Photography by Elizabeth Gutierrez/ Eligut Fotografía

Text By Alfonso A. Tobar

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[SPANISH]

DRAMA Y PASION EN BLANCO Y NEGRO 

LA VISIÓN PERSONAL DE ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ

[ELIGUT FOTOGRAFIA]

En esta búsqueda constante de algo o alguien, me tope con un ser cálido, apasionado, dinámico, agresivo, sustancial y creativo: Elizabeth Gutiérrez - fotógrafa argentina autodidacta.

Sus imágenes - en blanco y negro - evocativas de tiempos, lugares y seres reales me inyectaron un flujo indescriptible de muchas sensaciones que aunque "asincrónicas y extemporáneas de mi tiempo y mis circunstancias" las siento tan personales, propias y universales como la visión única de los lectores de estas líneas. Sus imágenes son diáfanas, evocativas y dramáticas. Me producen un cúmulo de estertores catárticos con un fuerte grado de nostalgia por mis raíces latinas.

Elizabeth señala "Desde pequeña mi padre con su oficio me fue despertando curiosidad por el arte. 
Siempre admiré sus trabajos de filetes, letras, dibujos y murales. En mis estudios terciarios me encontré con la fotografía graduandome eventualmente como Diseñadora Gráfica Publicitaria."

"Las vueltas de la vida hicieron que me desviara hacia otro rubro, hasta que empecé a sentir que mi creatividad me pedía a gritos sacar mi cabeza de bajo tierra; fue cuando comencé a zambullirme en la fotografía..."

'SOMOS SERES VIDEO CLIP' BY ELIGUT FOTOGRAFIAS

"Varias cámaras compactas fueron mis compañeras, solo guardaba para mí las fotografías que tomaba."

"Hasta que apareció en mi vida una persona que compartió su pasión y me invitó a participar de un foro de fotografía. En éste sitio experimenté, compartiendo y comentando fotografías se aprendía mucho. Fue cuando decidí comprar una cámara réflex. Mientras investigaba sobre fotografía en la Web, decidí estudiar el manual de mi cámara, creo que lo leí una ó dos veces, con pruebas y errores, me fui entendiendo con mi réflex  hasta sentir que era una extensión de mi."

"Ser autodidacta para mí era suficiente y muy gratificante - enfatiza Eligut. No obstante,  participando de cursos, talleres, concursos y muestras, fui afianzando y encontrando sin proponerlo, un estilo propio. Mi mirada fotografía se inclina en las personas, en sus gestos, sus reflejos y sombras, que cuentan historias en solo una captura; historias que pueden ser las mismas u otras para cada espectador."

Finalmente acota..."Sensaciones, sentimientos, expresiones, deseos, ésto y mucho más laten en mis imágenes y es un placer para mi compartirlas."

Fotografía: Elizabeth Gutierrez/ Eligut Fotografía
Texto: Alfonso A. Tobar

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https://www.facebook.com/eligut.fotografias

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[PORTUGUESE]
DRAMA E PAIXÃO NA PRETO E BRANCO
VISÃO PESSOAL DE ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ
[ELIGUT FOTOGRAFIA]

Durante esta busca constante por algo ou alguém, me deparei com um ser quente, apaixonado, dinâmico, agressivo, forte e criativo: Elizabeth Gutierrez - Argentina fotógrafa autodidata.

Suas imagens - preto e branco - evocativas de tempo, lugar e fluxo de seres reais eu ter injetado uma corrente de muitas sensações indescritíveis, embora muito "assíncrona e prematura do meu tempo e meu circunstâncias" a sensação tão pessoal e universal  e própria como la visão única leitores destas linhas. Las imagens são arejadas, evocativas e dramáticas. Eles tem producido uma riqueza de estertores catárticos com um forte grau de saudade para minhas raízes latinas.

Elizabeth diz: "Desde que eu era uma garotinha a infância, , meu pai com o seu trabalho despertou a curiosidade para a arte."

"Eu sempre admirei os detalhes de tipografia e traçado, cartas, desenhos e murais. Durante a minha educação na faculdade eu aprendi e eu também redescobriu Fotografia. Finalmente me formei como designer gráfico "

"As voltas da vida me fez tomar outra direção. No entanto, a minha criatividade eu gritei minha cabeça para fora da terra, quando eu comecei a mergulhar na fotografia ..."

"Várias câmeras compactas eram os meus companheiros de equipe e para mim não parava de tirar fotos."

"De repente apareceu na minha vida uma pessoa que compartilhou de sua paixão e me convidou para participar de um fórum de fotografia. Neste local eu poderia experimentar, compartilhar e comentar sobre fotografia. Eu aprendi muito. Isso foi quando eu decidi comprar uma DSLR. Ao pesquisar fotografia na Web, decidi estudar o manual para a minha câmera, eu acho que eu li uma ou duas vezes, com tentativa e erro, eu fui com minha SLR entendido a sentir que era uma extensão de mim. "

"Ser autodidata e, para mim, foi muito gratificante - enfatiza Eligut. No entanto, a participação em cursos, oficinas de fotografia, concursos e exposições, proponho consolidar e encontrar não um estilo. Minha fotografia inclina olhar nas pessoas, nos seus gestos, seus reflexos e sombras que contam histórias de um único frame,. Histórias que podem ser iguais ou diferentes para cada espectador "

Finalmente, ele observa... "Sensações, sentimentos, expressões, desejos,  eu quero vencer isso e muito mais nas minhas fotos, e é um prazer para mim compartilhar."


Fotografía: Elizabeth Gutierrez/ 
Eligut Fotografía
Texto: Alfonso A. Tobar


http://500px.com/eligut

https://www.facebook.com/eligut.fotografias

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY [FOTOGRAFIA EN LA CALLE] [FOTOGRAFIA NA RUA]

USA

More Than Photography...
I finally got time to edit some more video from my U.S. tour this summer. I didn't shoot quite as much as I had planned, but it was still enough to create a story about two talented photographers, Brad Evans and Travis Jensen, as I got to know them on my trip. In the process I developed a lot of respect for their photography.
They spent a year shooting and then creating a photo journal about San Francisco's Tenderloin district. It's a very under served neighborhood that many consider as rough on the edges. I spent a lot of time there, but I didn't shoot too much because it can be dangerous to visit and play tourist with a camera. Travis used to live in the Tenderloin as a young man and both him and Brad have a good understanding and awareness of the area's dynamics.
Instead of showing only the bad side of the neighborhood that other photographers have emphasized in the past, Brad and Travis were determined to portray the area's positive aspects.
The book's profits are donated to a social charity in the neighborhood that helps at-risk youth living on the street.
sidewalktalk.dk

More than photography
from sidewalktalk.dk on Vimeo.

A PERSONAL INSIGHT
Photographing in the street is exciting and moving. There may be many reasons to do so, as many and diverse as the the characters that anyone can discover and recognize; a new, fresh real face along with an untold story or lesson to be learned. Since I got started as a trainee press photographer back in the days in a local newspaper of Valparaíso, in my home country, Chile, in South America, I was willingly subjugated by people photography, unknown faces, characters of anonymity and ethnicity. Photographing people makes me become primitive, indigenous, and conqueror all at the same time. I feel as if I were desperately reaching out for my own civilization and a better understanding of mankind. I must confess this is the only time that - with the help of my camera  - I may become more inquisitive, tolerant, and ingenuous. These people are all real, they wear no makeup and have no agenda. They are only humans with basic needs such as food, clothes, and shelter. They have time enough to give an open and honest smile both full of dignity and strength to carry on... And I have found that that they are a reflection of my dynamic and austere solitude, a quick and deep glance of our own humanity or lack of it.

[SPANISH]
MAS QUE FOTOGRAFIA...
Fotografiar en la calle es apasionante. Las razones para hacerlo son tan variadas como los caracteres que uno puede descubrir y reconocer - como rostros, como historias. Desde que me inicie como fotógrafo en una plaza como reportero gráfico en un diario local en Valparaíso, Chile me han atraído las personas, sus rostros, sus historias. Fotografiar personas me hace sentir primitivo, indígena y conquistador acercándome un poco más a la civilización. Es el único momento en que con mi cámara me vuelvo inquisitivo, tolerante e ingenuo. Sus rostros son un reflejo de mi dinámica y austera soledad; tal vez, del misterio de nuestra humanidad.
http://sidewalktalk.dk/

Texto y Fotografia by Alfonso A. Tobar

A tribute to the people of Vejle
from sidewalktalk.dk on Vimeo.

[PORTUGUESE]

MAIS QUE FOTOGRAFIA...
Fotografia na rua é emocionante. As razões para isso são tão variadas quanto os personagens que se pode descobrir e reconhecer - como rostos e histórias. Desde que comecei como fotógrafo em um lugar como fotojornalista para um jornal local em Valparaiso, Chile I têm atraído pessoas, seus rostos, suas histórias. Fotografar pessoas me faz sentir primitivo, indígenas e conquistador se aproximando um pouco mais para a civilização. É a única vez que eu ligo minha câmera curiosa, tolerante e ingênuo. Suas faces são um reflexo da minha solidão dinâmica e austera; talvez, o mistério de nossa humanidade.
http://sidewalktalk.dk/

Texto e fotografias por Alfonso A. Tobar

USA

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PUERTO RICO

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THE UNEXPECTED EASILY HANDLED BY THE ROGUE LIGHTING FLASH BENDERS, GRIDS, AND FILTER KITS...

ANITA SHONTEL WOODLEY - ONE FLASH AND ROGUE GRID TO CAMERA RIGHT+ ONE GRID AND COLOR FILTER ON THE BACKGROUND FLASH

ROGUE LIGHTING LARGE SOFT PANEL (LEFT),
SMALL FLASH BENDER  (RIGHT),
GRID, AND COLOR FILTER ON A LIGHT STAND (FAR RIGHT)

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“The trouble with most of us is that we'd rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” 

                                                                                                                         - NormanVincent 

Recently, I had the opportunity to get to know and photograph Anita Shontel Woodley, and American actress. This Afro American hembra is a character, filled with passion, and energy to share and to add to anyone's. Anita uses mutation, transformation, transition, and catharsis during her whole solo performance - THE MEN IN ME.

Do not waste your time listening to false praise. Two things will surely happen, commendation will go straight to your head and the criticism will go directly to your heart.  As an artist its a necessity to be able to listen and view your work objectively since it provides a positive support while someone is either exploring their creativity of improving their craft.

In time, we will learn no one is instantly good at anything, so we naturally go through a development process or learning curve in anything that we do. Words of encouragement are good and welcome by everyone but giving someone false praise will halt their development and learning process. It could even make you believe that you are at the top of your game whereas you would even  feel that further improvement and creativity is no longer  required to reach the next level or step to acquire new and fresh skills.

Although the idea of critiques is accepted and considered by a few, it is by far, disregarded by a majority. Depending on the notion that there may be right and wrong involved in a photo, critiques may even sound presumptuous. Differently from math, in photography two plus two not always equals four. We have choices and for the most part, they are subjective.

If you drove somewhere, we should not critique how you got there.  The point here is that you got there, Right? And I am pretty sure that if you are wise and thoughtful, next time, your choices might be different to take action and conquer whatever purpose you have in mind.

In other words, we must work through...

I also learned a lot from her high level of improvisation, a lesson suited for my colleague photographers as well as for everybody else. Come what may, be ready, be prepared with the right tools and accessories to accomplish your job. Therefore, I decided to face this very dynamic challenge with the right tools.

All shots presented below were taken exclusively with  ROGUE LIGHTING FLASH BENDERS, GRIDS, AND COLOR FILTER KITS and everything was imply a piece of cake because of ease of use, quick setup, and everyone got happy with fine predictive results!

• A convenient built-in strap that fits around the hot shoe flash eliminates the need for auxiliary Velcro. That is a great benefit.
• ROGUE Accessories attach easily to all my flash units.
• The bendable internal rods allow you to shape the modifier in any way to create the desired lighting pattern or the desired field of light.
• The modifiers are both durable and flexible; they lie flat for easy storage.
• The quality of the light and the contrast created by the modifiers blend well with available light.
• Resulting images are brilliant and natural. I find they have pleasing contrast and color.

The Rogue Kit fits in my pockets or in my camera bag. The kit I use contains:
2 x Rogue Large Flash Bender Reflector
2 x Rogue Large Diffusion Panel
1 x Rogue Small Flash Bender Reflector
1 x Rogue Bounce Card / Flag
1 x Rogue Universal Gel Kit
2 x Rogue 3-in-1 Honeycomb Grid for 16˚, 25˚, and 45˚ spots
1 x Rogue Grid Gel Kit

ROGUE GRID ON YONGNUO YN-560 MARK II FLASH (LEFT),  
ROGUE LARGE SOFT PANEL ON NIKON SB-900 SPEEDLITE (MIDDLE), 
AND SMALL FLASH BENDER ON LUMOPRO 160 (RIGHT). 
ROGUE ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH MOST BRAND NAME FLASH UNITS

ROGUE FILTER KIT FOR FLASH UNITS.
A COLOR FILTER KIT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THE GRIDS

ANITA INTRODUCING ONE OF HER POWERFUL CHARACTERS.
THREE FLASH UNITS WITH GRIDS PLUS AVAILABLE LIGHT

FOR MORE INFORMATION
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[SPANISH Version]

"El mal de casi todos es que preferimos ser arruinados por el elogio a ser salvados por la crítica."

                                                                                                                                  - NormanVincent

Recientemente, tuve la oportunidad de fotografiar y conocer más a fondo a Anita Shontel Woodley, una actriz norteamericana. Ella es una hembra morena con carácter, pasión y llena de energía más que suficiente para ella y para compartir con todos. Anita usa la mutación, la transformación,  la transición y la catársis durante su impresionante soliloquio - LOS HOMBRES DENTRO DE MI.

NO pierdan su tiempo escuchando falsos elogios. Se les van a subir al cabeza y las críticas irán directamente al corazón. Antes que nada, me desagrada la idea de las críticas. Si nos basamos solo en la teoría de que una fotografía contiene elementos implicitos - correctos e incorrectos - las critícas sonarán fuera de lugar o presuntuosas. Y a diferencia de las matemáticas, en fotografía dos más dos no siempre son igual a cuatro, ya que el balance, el equilibrio o  la composición son  subjetivos.

Como artista es una necesidad el ser capaz de escuchar y ver sus obras objetivamente. Les proporcionará apoyo o soporte cuando alguien explore su creatividad e intente mejorar su arte o técnica.

"Nadie nace sabiendo..." dice un dicho. Todos estamos sujetos a pasar por un proceso de aprendizaje y desarrollo natural para todo lo que hacemos o pretendamos lograr tanto en lo personal como en lo profesional. Si bien es cierto, el estímulo o la palabra de aliento es positivo, el brindar falsos elogios evitará dicho desarrollo y superación. Les hará creer que son los ganadores o que son los mejores llegando incluso a pensar que no deben mejorar sus habilidades o superar sus  propias expectativas.

Por ejemplo, si manejo a un centro comercial, alguien podría criticar como llegué allí. Sin embargo, lo que podemos rescatar es el "llegar al lugar", ¿Verdad? Pues bien, siempre tenemos opciones y la próxima vez, podrían ser diferentes. "Siempre y cuando seamos capaces de llegar o lograr nuestro cometido."

En otras palabras, nos podemos dar el tiempo y espacio para mejorar ...si así lo quisieramos.

No obstante, el nivel de improvización de Anita es tan bueno que con ella se debe esperar lo inesperado.  Y esto - creo - puede ser una reflexión interesante tanto para mis colégas fotógrafos igual de aplicable a otros. Venga lo que venga, préparese, siempre listo con los elementos y accesorios que le permitan responder de la mejor manera posible frente a sus requerimientos fotográficos.

Todas las imágenes presentadas en esta reseña fueron tomadas exclusivamente con la LINEA ROGUE LIGHTING FLASH BENDERS, GRIDS, AND COLOR KITS DE ACCESORIOS PARA UNIDADES DE FLASH (Pantallas de Rebote, Rejillas Direccionales y Filtros de Colores) que me facilito grandemente este dinámico desafío por su facilidad de uso, instalación y rápida configuración y lo más importante - ¡todos quedamos contentos y satisfechos con los resultados!

• Una correita elástica incorporada resulta muy conveniente y práctica para asegurar el accesorio al cabezal de la unidad de Flash y no requiere de Velcro adicional. Un excelente detalle.
• Los Accesorios ROGUE se asientan fácilmente y con seguridad a todas mis unidades de Flash.
• Las varillas internas son flexibles y permiten dar la forma adecuada al modificador de luz para lograr el efecto o área de iluminación deseado.
• Los Modificadores ROGUE para el control de la luz están fabricados con materiales durables y flexibles; Adquieren una forma plana, lo cual los hace fácil de guardar.
• La calidad de la luz y el contraste creado por los Modificadores ROGUE se asimilan muy bien con la luz ambiente o luz natural.
• Las imágenes resultantes son brillantes y lucen naturales, tienen buen contraste y su color agradable.

El Kit Rogue se puede guardar fácilmente en mis bolsillos o en mi bolso fotográfico. En esta oportunidad utilice un Kit compuesto de:

2 x Rogue Large Flash Bender Reflector
2 x Rogue Large Diffusion Panel
1 x Rogue Small Flash Bender Reflector
1 x Rogue Bounce Card / Flag
1 x Rogue Universal Gel Kit
2 x Rogue 3-in-1 Honeycomb Grid for 16˚, 25˚, and 45˚ spots
1 x Rogue Grid Gel Kit

ANITA DURING HER SOLO PERFORMANCE.
THREE FLASH UNITS WITH GRIDS/ SOFT PANEL PLUS AVAILABLE LIGHT

DETAIL OF ROGUE FILTER KIT - USEFUL REMINDERS
1.-SHOWS COLOR TEMPERATURE
2.- SHOWS F-STOP DIFFERENCE AND FILTER NAME 

ROGUE FILTER KIT DELIVERED IN A STORAGE POUCH
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COLOR FILTER KITS, CLICK HERE

[PORTUGUESE version]

"O mal de quase todos nós é que preferimos ser arruinados pelo elogio a sermos salvos pela crítica."

                                                                                                                                - NormanVincent 

Recentemente, eu tive a oportunidade de participar e fotografar Anita Shontel Woodley, uma atriz feminina. Uma fêmea Africano Americano cheio de caráter, paixão e energia de sua própria - boa o suficiente para compartilhar e até mesmo adicionar a todos. Anita usa mutação, de transformação, de transição, e catarse durante sua impressionante solo performance - OS HOMENS ENTRO DE MIN.

Não desperdice o seu tempo a ouvir elogios falsos, eles subir para a cabeça e as opiniões vão diretamente para o coração. Como artista é uma necessidade de ser capaz de ouvir e ver os seus trabalhos objetivamente. Vamos fornecer-lhe apoio ou suporte quando alguém explorar sua criatividade e tentar melhorar a sua arte ou técnica.

Enquanto o estímulo ou palavra de encorajamento é positivo, Fornecer falsos elogios vai evitar tal desenvolvimento e melhoria. Eles vão acreditar que eles são vencedores ou estão chegando ao topo até acho que deve melhorar suas habilidades ou superar sua próprias expectativas. Primeiro de tudo, eu não gosto da idéia de crítica. Eu acho que eles são ousada e insinua a noção ou a existência de algo certo e incorreta implícita em uma fotografia.

Fica dica "Ninguém nasce sabendo...". Todos nós estamos sujeitos a passar por um processo de desenvolvimento natural e aprender tudo ou fingir que alcançar tanto pessoalmente como profissionalmente.
O que para mim não é assim. Nós sempre temos opções e ao contrário de matemática, essas opções são subjetivas.

Por exemplo, se eu dirigir ao shopping, alguém pode criticar como cheguei lá. No entanto, o que podemos tirar é a "chegar lá", certo? Bem, nós sempre temos opções e na próxima vez, pode ser diferente. "Enquanto somos capazes de atingir ou alcançar a nossa missão."

Em outras palavras, podemos tomar o tempo e espaço para melhorar ... Se quiséssemos.

Em resumo, o nível de improvisação de Anita é tão bom, você deve esperar o inesperado.  No entanto, isso é o que eu aprendi com seu show solo, uma visão para os meus colegas fotógrafos - no entanto - pode ser adequado para todos os outros...

Neste caso, aproveito este grande desafio com as ferramentas certas. Todas as fotos apresentadas abaixo foram feitos exclusivamente com ROGUE LIGHTING FLASH BENDERS, GRIDS, AND COLOR FILTER KITS, dinâmica muito facilitada pela sua facilidade de utilização, instalação e configuração rápida e - mais importante -  todo mundo estava feliz e satisfeito com os excelentes resultados!

• Uma correita elástico de sistema integrado que se ajusta convenientemente ao Flash de sapata elimina a necessidade de Velcro auxiliar. Isso é um grande benefício.
• Acessórios ROGUE conectar se facilmente a todas meus unidades de Flash.
• As hastes ​​internos reposicionáveis  permitem modelar o modificador de qualquer forma para criar o padrão de iluminação ou o campo de luz desejado.
• Os modificadores são duráveis ​​e flexíveis, deitado planopara o armazenamento fácil.
• A qualidade da luz e do contraste criado pelos modificadores misturam-se bem com a luz disponível.
• Imagens resultantes são brilhantes e naturais. Eu acho que eles têm agradável contraste e cor.

O Kit ROGUE se encaixa no meu bolsos ou na bolsa da câmera. O Kit que eu uso contém:
2 x Rogue Large Flash Bender Reflector
2 x Rogue Large Diffusion Panel
1 x Rogue Small Flash Bender Reflector
1 x Rogue Bounce Card / Flag
1 x Rogue Universal Gel Kit
2 x Rogue 3-in-1 Honeycomb Grid for 16˚, 25˚, and 45˚ spots
1 x Rogue Grid Gel Kit

ROGUE GRID

ANITA SHONTEL WOODLEY SHOT WITH FLASH + ROGUE GRID ONLY

OTHER PORTRAITS ALSO SHOT WITH THIS ROGUE LIGHTING KIT...

TWO FLASH UNITS - ONE ROGUE LARGE SOFT PANEL + ONE FLASH BENDER 

TWO FLASH UNITS - ONE ROGUE LARGE SOFT PANEL + ONE FLASH BENDER

OFF CAMERA FLASH UNIT + ONE ROGUE GRID + COLOR FILTER

ONE FLASH UNIT + ONE ROGUE GRID 

FOR MORE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO VISIT ROGUE/ EXPOIMAGING WEBSITE

DANSOME MOMENTS MANTRA - LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH...

A group of artists are invited for dinner by a famous Chef de Cuisine.
In greeting the photographer, the Chef comments:
"I love your photos, they are wonderful, you must have a very expensive camera."
The photographer does not reply and walks into the dining room.

After dinner the photographer approaches the Chef and says:
"Dinner was sensational, very exquisite flavors, a true work of art, 
you must have a very sophisticated stove.”

Un famoso Chef de Cuisine invita a un grupo de artistas a cenar.
Al saludar al fotógrafo, el Chef le comenta:
"Me encantan sus fotografías, son maravillosas, Ud. debe tener una cámara muy cara."
El fotógrafo no responde y se dirige al comedor.

Luego, después de la cena. el fotógrafo se acerca al Chef y le dice:
"La cena estuvo espectacular, exquisitos sabores, realmente una obra de arte, 
Ud. debe tener una estufa para cocinar muy sofisticada."

*
Um famoso Chef de Cuisine convida um grupo de artistas para jantar.
Ao saudar o fotógrafo, os comentários do Chef:
"Eu amo suas fotos, eles são maravilhosos, você deve ter uma câmara muito caro."
O fotógrafo não responde e entra na sala de jantar.

Depois do jantar, o fotógrafo se aproxima do Chef e diz:
"O jantar foi sensacional, sabores mais requintados, uma verdadeira obra de arte, 
você deve ter um fogão muito sofisticado."

Un gruppo di artisti è invitato a una cena preparata da uno Chef de Cuisine famoso.
Nel salutare il fotografo, i commenti dello Chef:
"Adoro le tue foto, sono meraviglioso, è necessario disporre di una macchina fotografica molto costoso."
Il fotografo non risponde e se ne va in sala da pranzo.

Dopo cena il fotografo si avvicina lo Chef e dice:
"La cena era sensazionale, sapori molto squisiti, una vera opera d'arte, 
è necessario disporre di una stufa molto sofisticato. "

Text and Photography by Dansome [www.facebook.com/clubdansome]
Translation by Alfonso A. Tobar

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    BTS SHOOT WITH NIKON CAMERAS AND S900 FLASH SPEEDLITE FLASH UNITS

BLACKBOX - EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK FOR BETTER FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

WHAT IS AN EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK?
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An external battery pack is basically a little box containing a set of or several batteries in tandem along with circuitry to provide power to a portable flash unit for an extended period of time.

There are several types of batteries and sizes to cover almost any need a user may have. These external battery packs are usually rechargeable and come in a kit with a charger for fast and easy charge using any AC power outlet. Many come in different shapes and sizes.

However, when it comes to brand names, bells and whistles add to the price but do not necessarily render a high level of functionality and performance for flash photography.  Therefore, from the options in the photo market today which can support flash photography to the highest level, I would like to bring to your attention the impressive features of the BLACKBOX.
               

THE BLACKBOX… WHAT IS IT? SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BLACKBOX

OVERALL QUALITY
The BLACKBOX is 100% all hand built; Hand soldered and sealed in the US from components found worldwide.
For instance, only RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Certified Appliance Grade fire proof wiring and connectors are used for internal circuitry. Strong rivets with backing plates and the cases are made both in Denmark and CNC in the US.

Better brand of power both in quality and reserve power.  That is, a Sealed Lead Acid/ SLA Battery, 21 full watts, fireproof battery originally designed for medical use with 5.5 Amp/ Hour, not Milliamps. Batteries are pro-rated five years and measured on a 20 Amp draw same as your car battery.  Furthermore, batteries are covered under the warrantee for one year and pro-rated for five years if kept on the charger as the simple instructions dictate. Manufactured and designed for heavy duty. It delivers 100%.

SWITCH
On/ Off type. No power on LED or light indicator; no power remaining indicator either. In my opinion, no need  for those since it takes from 2 to 5 secs to charge. It is lighting fast to keep the power on.

WEIGHT
Box and battery is about 2.5 lbs./ 1.150 kg.

DIMENSIONS
 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) X 6 in. (15.5 cm.) X 2 in. (5.0 cm) standard; Custom cut on a CnC Machine for a perfect fit. This assures whenever any component needs change the new part fits just as well.  The covers are field replaceable.

PORTS
Twin DIN type heavy duty chromed ports are used  as external connectors to power  either one or flash units- They are standard,  come with the red POLY caps as shown for the DIN plugs. These DIN plugs are heavy duty.

NOTE: The red caps are protection for the pins when are not being used and even though our Sealed Lead Batteries or SLA Batteries meet all airline requirements for travel; These caps are furnished to expedite your camera through the Transportation Security Administration/ TSA bag search.  These come in handy since some overly cautious airlines have their own rules about electronic devices.
               

DIN PORT DETAIL + RED COLORED POLY CAPS

ULTRA CLIP

    





FITTINGS 
Shoulder strap rings - Standard Dual  ZYTEL 3/16 "D "rings with HD 3/16" clamps and heavy duty steel 1/8 rivets with backing plates front and rear.

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FROM THE EDITOR @ CANONIKOS

Hoy sale a la luz el Canonikos 03, nuestra revista mensual. Este mes os traemos un artículo de Pere Soler sobre Paisaje Astronómico y el trabajo de David Frutos en la sección Espíritu Canoniko. Además, una selección de nuestras fotos y de las que colgáis en nuestro grupo de Flickr. Esperamos que os guste!

Today comes out the Canonikos 03, our monthly magazine. This month we bring you an article on Pere Soler Astronomical Landscape and work of David Frutos Canoniko Spirit section. In addition, a selection of our photos and that colgáis in our Flickr group. Hope you like it!

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MARC RIBOUD PHOTOGRAPHE [FOTOGRAFO][PHOTOGRAPHER]

Images by  Marc Riboud

Musique by Thelonious Monk - Ruby, My Dear

"Un photographe est un peu comme un pianiste qui doit pratiquer chaque jour. On prend l'habitude de certain gestes, de l'uoverture du diaphragme.  On regarde  les choses d'une certain façon pour ne pas attirer l'attention."

"Un fotógrafo es como un pianista que debe practicar cada día. Y debe acostumbrarse a ciertos gestos, a la apertura del diafragma. Debe ver las cosas de una cierta manera para no llamar la atención"

"A photographer is like a pianist must practice every day. He must get used to adopt some gestures, to control the aperture of the diaphragm. He must learn to see in a certain way so as not to attract attention."

THE CHIMERA OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH PRO KIT IS REALLY A CHIMERA COME TRUE!

[1] CHIMERA OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH ONLY
[2] OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH + FRONT DIFFUSION SCREEN 
[3] OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH + EGG-CRATE GRID

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THE CHIMERA OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH  IS REALLY A CHIMERA COME TRUE!

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The CHIMERA Octa 2 Beauty Dish Pro Kit simply stands out from the crowd for innovative design, light weight, compactness, and portability.  C’est chic – a light mod extremely versatile!

This particular beauty dish is an awesome tool for portraiture and still life – either on studio or location – is a "must have” . And, as a popular car TV commercial says, “You have it or you want it”.

This kit is highly addictive. It is now my drug of choice… Let’s see why:
Features I usually check when evaluating any piece of equipment, accessory, and photo gear.
1.- Performance and efficiency to get the results we – photographers – want .
2.- Ease of use.
3.- Portability
4.- Convenience to set up and break down.
5.- Quality of materials and durability, this especially important for heavy duty work.
6.- Call it affordability, cost, or return of investment versus benefits.
7.- And most importantly – results. Yes, the CHIMERA Octa 2 Beauty Dish Kit does deliver wonderful light and then some. Other factors are not as important, in other words, they may stay put in a haystack of cold tortillas.

For years, as a photojournalist, I have had the chance to travel around South America to cover a variety of photo assignments, and I have shared with my photographer colleagues the same old complaint or request…

“A kit both for studio and location as well, versatile enough to cover a variety of photographic assignments, a fine package at an affordable price.”

[1] OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH/ FOLDABLE

[2] VERSI OCTA SPEED RING 

[3] VERSI FLASH BRACKET

[4] VELCRO TABS

[5] BACK CLOSURE

[6] DISK DEFLECTOR

[7] OCTA 2 CASE

PIX ON THE LEFT
[1] CHIMERA OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH BAG
[2] FRONT DIFFUSION SCREEN, GREEN ARROW SHOWS VELCRO ON THE BORDERS 
PIX ON THE RIGHT
[3] DISK DEFLECTOR
[4] FOLDABLE BEAUTY DISH, GREEN ARROWS SHOW VELCRO TO ATTACH SCREEN AND DISK

CHIMERA OCTA 2 BEAUTY DISH,
THE WHOLE PORTABLE KIT FITS INSIDE THIS ZIPPERED (10.5 inches X 18 inches) BAG

In Mexico, Central, and South America photo studio equipment is extremely expensive, and many frankly can not afford them. On this regard, the CHIMERA Octa 2 Beauty Dish Kit may come to solve this great requirement  for an extremely useful multipurpose lighting tool and cover the statement above.

For me, this kit, in the way I have configured it, covers a high percentage of my needs for portraiture, fashion, wedding, and corporate photography, even product photography.

Most beauty dishes are basically the same, that is, a wide, shallow, bowl-shaped metal or plastic reflector to create a moderately wide angle of soft, yet not totally diffused illumination. These dishes have a deflector in the center to block the direct light from a flash head; this disk usually redirects it toward the back and sides of the reflector to bounce light onto the subject.

While some metal design may be damaged/ ding easily, others are too heavy, or the plastic too weak; a few have proprietary mounts which add to the drawbacks or make a photographer’s life somehow more difficult and miserable.  Eventually, we end up hating them.

[1] BEAUTY DISH MOUNTED ON A LIGHT STAND
[2] 2 FLASH UNITS
[3] WIRELESS TRIGGER
[4] BLACKBOX EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK + POWER CABLES

Voila! Madames et Monsieurs… The CHIMERA Octa 2 Beauty Dish - an object of desire - has none of these issues but sexy advantages.  For instance, its overall shape and depth is close or similar to the other beauty dishes available in the market today; built like an eight-sided soft box nevertheless, it is collapsible and foldable; compact, lightweight, and easy to carry in your camera bag.  Chances are that in the studio, you can use the Chimera Octa Plus speedrings,  the so popular Multiblitz rings, the Paul C. Buff rings, the Photogenic rings, and probably many more studio strobes.

However, what I like and enjoy most about the CHIMERA Octa 2 Beauty Dish Pro Kit is how versatile the kit happens to be when used with Canon camera Speedlight, Nikon camera Speedlites, and other brand name camera flash units. And nowadays, no one can deny that newbies, active shooters, and pros have decided to go easy on lighting by using small but powerful portable flashes in features and light output, and Chimera perfectly fills this niche right on.