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Title: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: tlbradford on April 26, 2009, 04:08:56 PM
I needed some practice with the new lenses in challenging lighting, so that was a great excuse to head to my local Hooters one evening for their swimsuit contest.  I got there late and left early, so I didn't get all the girls.  Sorry.

So for all the horndogs out there, Mray, Bucklucky, you know who you are...enjoy. 

And to you other photographers, let me know how I could have improved these shots, or what settings you might have used in these conditions.

The link so as not to offend our lovely lady members and kids

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tlbradford2009/sets/72157617269943487/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tlbradford2009/sets/72157617269943487/)

And a little sample.
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: MuleySniper on April 26, 2009, 04:30:00 PM
Last time a buddy and I went to Hooters, we had a waitress that was about 8 months prego :yike: Yeah... haven't been back since. Kinda made it hard to enjoy the wings :chuckle:
MS
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: Slider on April 26, 2009, 04:38:43 PM
Hey wait a minute. I saw those same gals at the Deja Vu!!!.................. :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: mossback91 on April 26, 2009, 04:56:14 PM
Hey wait a minute. I saw those same gals at the Deja Vu!!!.................. :chuckle:

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: bucklucky on April 26, 2009, 08:04:51 PM
 :drool:

Your my new favorite Moderator  :chuckle: Nice pics!! Too bad the wife walked in just as I opened your link  :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: dp1175 on April 26, 2009, 10:22:47 PM
 those cant be  vu girls there is to much light in the building. the company i work for built the new one in seattle over the summer and we saw  the real reason they keep it so dark in those places
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: bowhunterforever on April 26, 2009, 10:59:23 PM
Nice pics! :drool:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: whacker1 on April 27, 2009, 01:56:55 PM
I knew there was somewhere I was supposed to be - My wife was supposed to remind me to go, Weird that she forgot too? :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: Curly on April 27, 2009, 02:12:47 PM
 :drool:  I really like pic # DPP_0030
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: whacker1 on April 27, 2009, 03:53:06 PM
What lens did you use for the swimsuit contest?
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: tlbradford on April 27, 2009, 04:34:51 PM
Canon 70-200mm L f/2.8 IS for 80% and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for the rest.  It was really dark with flashes going off all the time and some funky spotlighting near the stage.
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: TeacherMan on April 27, 2009, 04:42:08 PM
I would have to say that my favorites are 0072-0076, but I guess I could handle any one of them, I don't want to look picky  :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: road.kill on April 27, 2009, 06:36:16 PM
i kinda like them all  :dunno:

but you can tell some are more clear than others and the lighting is different in some. im not a big photography guy but just noticed
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: TeacherMan on April 27, 2009, 06:42:00 PM
i kinda like them all  :dunno:

but you can tell some are more clear than others and the lighting is different in some. im not a big photography guy but just noticed

ya I was looking at the lighting and clarity also  :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 28, 2009, 07:37:44 PM
I think you did a real good job with it.  Some were soft and I might have tried to use the faster f1.4 more than the f2.8.  Also, it's better to be grainy than fuzzy from movement.  What I mean is push your ISO to get shutter speed when needed.  Some of the photos are a bit soft from camera or subject movement. 

Oh yeah, hot chicks!
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: bow-n-head on April 28, 2009, 07:43:03 PM
Now this is a thread I could get into...no pun intended :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: GoPlayOutside on April 28, 2009, 07:51:34 PM
looks good...but you could've posted more pix :tung:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: 509er on April 28, 2009, 08:08:18 PM
yummy!   :drool:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: tlbradford on April 28, 2009, 08:08:44 PM
I think you did a real good job with it.  Some were soft and I might have tried to use the faster f1.4 more than the f2.8.  Also, it's better to be grainy than fuzzy from movement.  What I mean is push your ISO to get shutter speed when needed.  Some of the photos are a bit soft from camera or subject movement. 

Oh yeah, hot chicks!

Shawn, would you have used AI Servo?  I didn't try it out, and I think it would have worked better than one shot focus.
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: furbearer365 on April 28, 2009, 08:24:04 PM
Look everyone, she is waving at me. :kneel:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: Country-cutie on April 29, 2009, 01:51:15 PM
I think those are really cool pics  :con:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: whacker1 on April 29, 2009, 01:53:55 PM
Does anybody ever wonder why the smiley with the Condom on looks like Eric Cartman?  Sorry off subject a bit
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: mossback91 on April 29, 2009, 01:55:17 PM
Look everyone, she is waving at me. :kneel:

You mean shes not waving at me?!?!?! >:(
Title: Re: For the Boys (2009 Hooters Spokane Swimsuit Contest)
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 29, 2009, 10:57:24 PM
I think you did a real good job with it.  Some were soft and I might have tried to use the faster f1.4 more than the f2.8.  Also, it's better to be grainy than fuzzy from movement.  What I mean is push your ISO to get shutter speed when needed.  Some of the photos are a bit soft from camera or subject movement. 

Oh yeah, hot chicks!

Shawn, would you have used AI Servo?  I didn't try it out, and I think it would have worked better than one shot focus.

You know, I go through that question a lot with Canon.  It seems the Al Servo isn't terribly accurate but better than one shot on moving subjects.  On non-moving subjects it seems the one shot is much more accurate.  In the end I use Al Servo and live with the inconsistent results at times.  Most of the object I shoot are moving though. 
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