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    don't tase me, bro! Asylum Steve's Avatar
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    Portrait of Photo John at Santos Bike Trails...

    Well, I'm pleased to be able to share one of the first pics from my portrait shoot with our own Photo John Shafer, which took place yesterday at the Santos mountain bike trailhead in nearby Ocala, Florida.

    As most of you know, John was in Orlando this past week for the PMA convention. Naturally, I decided to take advantage of that...

    Images from this shoot, as well some other shots I took of him Wednesday night, will be part of a new feature I'm launching on my web site soon. It will be called Asylum Q&A, and will showcase not only my portraits of interesting individuals (and I think we can all agree that John qualifies), but a series of questions and answers to give viewers a glimpse at the person behind the photos.

    BTW, this pic is not the best one from the session. For that you'll have to wait...
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    One from Wednesday night...

    A bit unusual, perhaps, and yes, he's wearing one of the infamous pr.com t-shirts...
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John from Santos Bike Trails...

    I know it's been a while since I visited PR...I think PJ's hair was shorter then. These are great. I like the unbrella...it's perty.
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John from Santos Bike Trails...

    Quote Originally Posted by BamaFru
    I know it's been a while since I visited PR...I think PJ's hair was shorter then. These are great. I like the unbrella...it's perty.

    Wow, nice work Steve. I was bummed that I didn't get to meet you on this trip, but I am sure we will stumble acroos each other some day. I wish I could say I got any pics like this, but it was night time and we were both pretty beat. Good stuff, got anymore?
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John from Santos Bike Trails...

    Quote Originally Posted by Asylum Steve
    It will be called Asylum Q&A, and will showcase not only my portraits of interesting individuals (and I think we can all agree that John qualifies), but a series of questions and answers to give viewers a glimpse at the person behind the photos.

    LOL!
    So True!

    I'd love to be a part of this!

    It's too bad you didn't ride with him, Steve.
    I for one have had the pleasure of doing both with John..
    I look forward to seeing more!
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John from Santos Bike Trails...

    Steve these are really awesome shots, they fit Johns personality

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    Thanks guys...

    The new feature (with more pics) should be up on my site soon...
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John at Santos Bike Trails...

    Steve,

    Did you use a Lens Baby for that first shot?

    Or is that a PS technique?
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    Re: Thanks guys...

    Quote Originally Posted by Asylum Steve
    The new feature (with more pics) should be up on my site soon...
    Waiting, impatiently.
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    Lens Baby?

    Quote Originally Posted by Speed
    Did you use a Lens Baby for that first shot?
    He used a $1500 lens to get that crappy focus. Artists!! ...
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John at Santos Bike Trails...

    Steve, well done. i like both of these portraits. Johnmakes an interesting subject as well.
    Great work
    please do not edit and repost my photos


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    Re: Lens Baby?

    Quote Originally Posted by Photo-John
    He used a $1500 lens to get that crappy focus. Artists!! ...
    Hey, at least YOU look sharp...

    John, I sent you the questions for the piece. Get on 'em!
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    Re: Thanks guys...

    Quote Originally Posted by Lara
    Waiting, impatiently.
    Hi Lara. The ball's in John's court. Once he provides me with incredibly witty and poignant answers to the questions I sent him, we're a go...
    "Riding along on a carousel...tryin' to catch up to you..."

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    Re: Portrait of Photo John from Santos Bike Trails...

    He's got a million of those witty answers, heh.
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    Re: Portrait of Photo John at Santos Bike Trails...

    Quote Originally Posted by Speed
    Steve,

    Did you use a Lens Baby for that first shot?

    Or is that a PS technique?
    Speed, the selective focus and vignetting was done in PS...
    "Riding along on a carousel...tryin' to catch up to you..."

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