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| Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.6, 1/45 |
From a higher perspective I can see everyone that is performing. While I am back much further the angle to see everyone is much better than when on the floor.
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| Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.6, 1/50 |
As you can see from the second photo I am missing seeing everyone.
From up high I chose some overall shots with my Fujinon 18-55mm, but I also spent a lot more time using the Fujinon 55-200mm lens and picking out performers.
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.4, 1/25 |
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/45 |
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.7, 1/40 |
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.6, 1/45 |
As you can see you can clearly see people's faces from shooting slightly above them. Now if the performers were on risers then you may get away from shooting on the main level with them.
While I prefer the upper shots they are not the only ones I take. You see I do like to move around and shoot some variety.
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.8, 1/30 |
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.8, 1/40 |
The lower view you pick up the audiences heads which lets you know their is an audience. This also gives a layering affect so you create more depth into the photograph.
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.8, 1/45 |
From the floor I had to move more to find a shot in between the audiences heads. If you like to just pick a seat and shoot from there, go to the balcony. You will be more pleased without moving as much as I had to do to get the variety you see here.
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| Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/45 |
