Dustin Diaz Photography

152/365. Untitled
(get a little personal)

Tonight, it's all about the subject. And before taking this photo, I literally drew blank of ideas. I grabbed my strobist bag and walked off into the city with my wife's 5D2 (thanks again love) feeling lost, tired, and uninspired.

After having fully set up, this guy (in photo) stumbled upon my scene. Since he was rather interested in what I was doing, I asked if he could be my model. I took a single shot — and this is it. The rest is up to you to interprit.

Lastly, there was no time to capture the scene... it was one of the moments where you just had to be there — so there, happy strobist info vacation :) relax a little and just enjoy a good photograph. Cheers!
(Blog: thestrobistden.com)

151/365. It's like a ghost town out here. I see the random, not so smart people, riding scooters every now and then ~ Mark Darress

Here's a scooter. Yeah, that's pretty much it.

On the news front, I got around to buying a new domain for my newly designed blog (same blog, new look and name). Check it out at thestrobistden.com. I am completely aware that 95% of the folks reading this are interested in only the 365... but I'm just preparing for "post-365" when I'm doing normal photography again. I also chose the name Strobist Den because it will allow me to focus more on a narrow topic rather than "anything photography" which usually causes me to think too much (must avoid brain aneurysms).

And finally, I wanted to call out those who bring up the "Nikon vs. Canon" hoopla. Some asked if I have switched, others think I take better pictures with a Canon.

No, I haven't switched. I'm borrowing my wife's camera — but I don't expect anyone to keep up with my daily writings. The D700 is still in shop, although I plan on selling it for a D3 when it comes back.

And as I always say, anyone who thinks their photos are better because of a camera, is... not very intelligent to put it nicely. Especially when comparing two pro cameras like a 5D2 and a D3. In simple terms, I could have probably taken this same shot with both cameras and nobody would be able to tell the difference. Probably not even myself.

Ok, enough blabber. I made another video, but don't expect these to last much longer — I'm just having some fun for the interim.

setup, camera, strobist info: see the video

150/365. Meow meow meow

Everyone, if you haven't met her already, this is Meow meow meow. (That's really her name). I had adopted her after as one of my (only) own after I met Erin. She is 84 years old according to this human to cat years calculator. It was only appropriate that she gets a special day like 150 (seemed like a good round number).

But of course, even if you're not into the strobist stuff... it's worth watching the setup for this one.

Also, a couple other things I want to mention. I noticed some folks have been requesting the 'ol black and white diagrams for the setup info since they are easier to study. I agree. But this is FREE information. Free as in beer. Other folks have requested that I remove the qutoed text on each picture. No. I'll keep doing whatever I think feels right.

Ok..

setup, camera, strobist info: see the video

149/365. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-man ~ Spiderman (2002)
(get friendly with spidey)

So, Spidey makes another comeback! I count the days between the last time I use this mask just to have good reason to use it again since I don't want to over do it too frequently.

Anyway, Nikon finally sent me an estimate which I immediately paid and now waiting for its prompt return. This of course means I'm still playing with Erin's 5D2, which of course means more video as well for you strobist junkies.

On a quick note, for all who have sent me Flickr mails... I extremely apologize for not getting to you! :( I have 116 unread messages which is... unweildy. But fear not, I will get to you all, please just continue to be patient. Thanks for all your support for my 365 — I will continue to give as much knowledge to my ability....

and for the rest of you that just see "bla bla bla bla" and scan to the bottom for the strobist info... here you go.

setup, camera, strobist info: see the video

139/365. Alcohol may be a man's worst enemy, but the bible says "love your enemy" ~ Frank Sinatra
(large on black)

Today I thought I'd throw together a "special edition" strobist info shoot seeing as how Erin let me borrow the 5D2 again — I figured I would take advantage of its video-taking capabilities. And lucky for you, Flickr limits videos to just 90 seconds (otherwise I would ramble on forever).

Other than that, it was a long work day (from home). I didn't come in to work because of a strained achilles... my guess is that I'm not used to walking (to work) so much. By the end of the day, however, I felt I simply had to get out of the house to snap a quick shot around the corner.

So all you camera lighting setup nerds - this ones for you

camera, setup, strobist info: see the video