I debated putting these up only because I know it's far from the best I could have done but then I figured some tips might help for the re-shoot when I can be more focused.

The back story for those who might be interested: This past weekend I spent about 12 hours over three days doing karate at one of our semi-annual karate clinics. At the end of the third day I stopped in Victoria Park in Truro to get some karate poses for a possible poster I want to create for our club.

However, after three days of heavy exertion on the dojo floor I was really tired and not completely into it so I don't think I did a very good job. The space was tight, I used my kit lens to get the wider angle which gave me the worst quality. I forget, sometimes, how crappy that lens is until I do some shots like this. Plus I didn't have a coherent plan so it was just off the top of my head.

Anyway, that's my long winded for story. Now for the pics. Please advise...

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1/400, f5.6, ISO 200
33" white translucent umbrella with full flash to subject left to fill in the shadows on her face.


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1/500, f5.6, ISO 200
The umbrella and flash was held by my friend and I think my arm is in the way so the shadow was a little heavier. I dodged in post a bit.