Recent content by Bobby Canon

Be aware that if you use this method using direct flash, and set the aperture and shutter speed settings in manual, that only the subjest will be exposed correctly. The background will be dark if it is any appreciable distance behind the subject. Bouncing the flash as you say you do will help...

I've always positioned my main compartment zips both at the lowest point precisely to avoid this happening, but a very good reminder to people:thumbs:

I have just come across this thread and found it very interesting, as I always assumed (wrongly it seems) that if I wanted to sell a print of anyone who's photo I took in a public place or event, I would need a model release form signed by that person if I was going to sell it for profit. This...

I would lend you mine Ken, but you may not know where the trigger is on it :)

Thanks everyone for their input and understanding of this somewhat delicate issue. It is rather difficult trying to be an intermediary :)

This is the official statement from Jo Hampshire (Founder of the Whitby Goth Weekend) regarding this issue. The official statement from Jo:- Statement from the official Whitby Goth Weekend™ In recent months, there has been much controversy surrounding St. Mary’s Churchyard in Whitby...

Would I be OK for the Sunday Sport ?

OK, here you go, the 'official' request: To whom it may concern The Churchwardens and Rector of Whitby who deal with St. Mary's Parish Church, East Cliff ask that no photographs are taken in St. Mary's Churchyard during the Goth Weekend. Please could you convey this request to your...

Just out of interest, here is the actual notice that has been posted. Notice at St. Mary's Church resized 2 by Bobby Canon, on Flickr

THis is the link to the radio programme on radio 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/jeremy-vine/in-depth/whitby-goth-photos/

It is rapidly approaching the time of year again when the Whitby Goth Festival will be taking place. We all know what a great photographic opportunity this is for us, but I have been asked by a Whitby Goth Moderator if I could possibly spread the word among my fellow photographers about the...

One can't even begin to think of the way these poor people are affected by all this. First the earthquake, ok they have had earthquakes before, and will fight back. Next a crushing tsunami, how on earth can you fight back from that. Now the nuclear threat. These people must think Armageddon has...

I thought it should come off. Thanks for reassuring me.

Just a quick question if I may. A friend, of a friend, of a friend wants to buy a print of one of my photos. Is it customary to remove my (very subtle) copyright logo from this print, or do I leave it on?

Canon 300mm f2.8L IS coupled to my Canon 1Ds MkIII. It feels just....well...kind of...nice.....yes thats the word.....nice.