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Kevin Mcneal

© Darien D. Chin

Kevin Mcneal

Uploaded: November 09, 2007

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Friend, fellow photographer and multiple betterphoto.com winner Kevin Mcneal. I met Kevin through a photography contest site when I was just starting in photography. I liked his work so much that I wrote him and asked if I could wash his car or mow his lawn in exchange for photography tips. He laughed, and told me I didn't have to do that. He's given me great tips along the way, and on this trip, he was teaching me about my new 5D. I found the waves at Ruby Beach can sneak up on you. I rode 3 hours home in wet pants.

Comments

Emily E. Bem November 09, 2007

Ha ha! Well, despite the wet pants, I'm sure it was an awesome trip. :)

GREAT light and BG here....excellent portrait! #782537

Cary Rogers November 09, 2007

An outstanding portrait, and a wonderful tribute! Magnificent work, Darien. #5050489

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 09, 2007

Exceptional lighting, detail, comp & clarity captured here!!! Excellent work on this, Darien!!! #5050933

Chris N. Sweet November 09, 2007

Fantastic use of light and a truly brilliant portrait. I would love to be able to take shots like this, a great landscape background and a perfect portrait. #5050966

Marcos Medina (M2PhotoArt) level-classic November 10, 2007

Darien,

I looked at your gallery and....I need photography tips....can I wash YOUR car or mow YOUR lawn??? Excellent shot!! #5053110

Todd C. Yates November 11, 2007

Darien...this is outstanding. I would love to know how you do it! I too love to work with the Nikon wireless lighting system...Your Gallery Rocks! #5058519

Darien D. Chin November 11, 2007

Thanks everyone. This shot was very simple, and took only about 30 seconds. I had a 3373/SB-26/white umbrella, all of which I had carried down on the side of my lowepro, and just hand held the lightstand from upper left for the shot. Got ambient where I wanted, then fired off my strobe. Adjust light output down a notch and clicked this pic. Thats pretty much it. #5059097

Barbara Sharts February 21, 2008

I was going through some older photos and saw this. What a nice capture of Kevin in a location he's done great work with. It's nice to put a face with all the amazing work. Too bad you didn't include yourself here! Your work is much to be admired as well.

-Barb #5528948


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