Torch Bearer

simon.anderson has added a photo to the pool:

Just started getting my camera out again thanks to a friend at work who wanted me take a picture of his wife who was a torch bearer for the 2012 olympics.
This is Sue who ran the streets of eastbourne with her torch as part of the 2012 torch route across the UK.
This is the first time I have taken pictures of someone other than my immediate family so I was a little nervous but sue was great fun and relaxed, Sue loved the spotlight with everyone asking to have their picture taken next to her and the torch.
I took some pictures in the underground walkway that leads from Princes park to the Sovereign swimming pool as I thought this would act as a nice frame.
I had a Nikon sb600 to my camera left on a light stand with a white umbrella and set to 1/2 power and 70mm.
I placed a Jessops 360 AFD behind sue on a light stand and with a yellow gel, this was to create a golden rim light around her hair to add to the olympic theme with the golden torch and writing on her clothing, this flashgun was set at 1/2 power.
Loads of people was walking past and watching so once again I was nervous and dying to come away with some good shots.
After the walkway we headed on to the beach to get some more pictures.
Sue and Steve gave me their blessing to use the shots so thanks guys for giving me the opportunity to take these and use them as well, hope you like them.

Taken With
►Nikon D300s
►Nikon 16-85 @28mm
►Handheld
►White Balance set to flash
►1 x Nikon SB600 + Lightstand and White Umbrella
►1 x Jessops 360 AFD with Lightstand + Yellow Gel

P.s I would like to thank my daughter who came along and acted as my assistant carrying things and holding stands and stuff.
Also I've just got a load of gels for my flashguns which is exciting, some bought but some homemade so will share the details of this with you soon.

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