Go East young man - another photo shoot.....

Bristol Pete · 21-07-2008, 5:08 PM

So today I shot some promo work for Larry Godfrey, Team GBR Olympic Archer who is off to China at the end of the week.

Three flash guns and the D3 with various lenses.

A very likeable bloke who has been described as the Kevin Pieterson of Archery. When I asked him about this he said " Maybe Kevin Pieterson is the Larry Godfrey of cricket !!!"

Lets hope he gets gold this time around. He missed a medal by one point at Athens 2004.

Made the best of the location today. I mean how do you set up a flash shoot in a field with the target 70 meters away? I figure, well the bloke spends 70% of his time here so lets use it in context and get the job done.

It came about as we have supplied him various odds and sods which is nice for all concerned. He has had a Nikon D80, an 18-200 VR, a set of Nikon bino's and a Leica spotting scope.

A nice big poster is being made out of some of these pix and some ambience shots scored today. And if you are wondering, when he drew the arrow in my direction for my art, yes, I felt the fear!!!!

Finally, the bow is something else, carbon fibre, very accurate with all sorts of gubbins. This is where science meets sport but still requires a deft hand.

Paulie-W · 21-07-2008, 5:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bristol Pete

And if you are wondering, when he drew the arrow in my direction for my art, yes, I felt the fear!!!!

I did wonder

He actually looks pretty cool for a Brit athlete too. Not the usual Seb Coe.

That first one is a great "ballsy" shot.

willykatie · 21-07-2008, 5:26 PM

What a set of pictures there

DO you mind sharing the exif

Bristol Pete · 21-07-2008, 5:29 PM

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Originally Posted by willykatie

What a set of pictures there

DO you mind sharing the exif

Sure, I will release it on flickr no worries.

Triggaaar · 21-07-2008, 5:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bristol Pete

Lets hope he gets gold this time around. He missed a medal by one point at Athens 2004.

And if you are wondering, when he drew the arrow in my direction for my art, yes, I felt the fear!!!!

Actually no. I was wondering what chance GBR has when the target is behind him.

TarMoo · 21-07-2008, 5:56 PM

Great set. The first picture is a bit special.

vulkan75 · 21-07-2008, 8:04 PM

Great set yet again.....I must pursue this Muliple flash thingy.

did you use Cls for these? or pocket wizards or the similar?Or were they all tethered?..

How diid you light the second shot...was itonehigh to the right and one low left?

They have worked extremely well

whatever

stevegreen · 21-07-2008, 8:21 PM

Spotted these on Flickr earlier.......excellent framing and lighting

Bristol Pete · 21-07-2008, 8:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vulkan75

Great set yet again.....I must pursue this Muliple flash thingy.

did you use Cls for these? or pocket wizards or the similar?Or were they all tethered?..

How diid you light the second shot...was itonehigh to the right and one low left?

They have worked extremely well

whatever

Thanks,

I used CLS. 3 600's triggered by an 800 on body. The shot had three flashes at angles and the body driven flash with the head tilted up.

Holowlegs · 21-07-2008, 8:33 PM

Hello there

What else can I say but another top set.

Cheers Holo

py6km · 21-07-2008, 8:44 PM

Cool set! I used to shoot at the same club as him - it's a bit like photography really; good fun when the weather's nice, and easy to pick up but difficult to master.

Was anyone else there, or was it just him? Just wondering if you got any candids of anyone else (always remember this old guy who used to turn up with a deck chair, flask of coffee and a long bow - robin hood style. He'd sit for ages, drinking coffee (I think!), and then jump up and fire off a couple of arrows before sitting back down again to carry on with his coffee. Quite a character, and always thought he'd make a good subject).

Liquid101 · 21-07-2008, 8:48 PM

Nice set Pete - I think the last one is the strongest composition.

I think the contrast is a touch hard though - not sure how they would look in 4 colour print.

RobDickinson · 21-07-2008, 9:23 PM

Just like me Mum , she always cuts peoples heads off too!! :D

Cracking set mate!

Pieeater · 21-07-2008, 9:39 PM

Superb pictures Pete,

I know they both chucks arrows, but there's something about that second picture that makes him look like a pro darts player.

kBm · 22-07-2008, 6:30 AM

Second shot is good, makes him look quite a dominating figure with his robin hood bow n arrow...

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Originally Posted by Bristol Pete

It came about as we have supplied him various odds and sods which is nice for all concerned. He has had a Nikon D80, an 18-200 VR, a set of Nikon bino's and a Leica spotting scope.

Is the target that far away they need a set of binoculars?!

Bristol Pete · 22-07-2008, 9:10 AM

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Originally Posted by py6km

Cool set! I used to shoot at the same club as him - it's a bit like photography really; good fun when the weather's nice, and easy to pick up but difficult to master.

Was anyone else there, or was it just him? Just wondering if you got any candids of anyone else (always remember this old guy who used to turn up with a deck chair, flask of coffee and a long bow - robin hood style. He'd sit for ages, drinking coffee (I think!), and then jump up and fire off a couple of arrows before sitting back down again to carry on with his coffee. Quite a character, and always thought he'd make a good subject).

No - Just Larry.

I have decided to take up Archery however.

Bristol Pete · 22-07-2008, 9:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pieeater

Superb pictures Pete,

I know they both chucks arrows, but there's something about that second picture that makes him look like a pro darts player.

Yeah - the paunch is a pain but thats him and he did not want to hide it. Top bloke as I said.

edddie_veddder · 22-07-2008, 9:25 AM

Number one for me, great use of flash. Did you use stands for the flashes? can you explain a bit more how you set them up? I now have 2 580ex11s and would love to put them to use like you do.

Tobers · 22-07-2008, 10:23 AM

First and last make it for me. Very good indeed. The multiple flash thingy is works really well there and the slightly underexposed background makes the shots look very special and professional.

Bristol Pete · 22-07-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edddie_veddder

Number one for me, great use of flash. Did you use stands for the flashes? can you explain a bit more how you set them up? I now have 2 580ex11s and would love to put them to use like you do.

Will add some notes on the set up later....