People: Richard Hamilton Photography

Playing in the Sand

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:26:03 GMT

While Brigitte and I were walking to the Iron Shore to watch the Cayman sunset, I noticed this little boy playing in the sand. It was interesting watching him as he was entertaining himself with no toys; it was just him, the sand and the gentle swaying of the waves which washed away his creations and provided him with a fresh start.Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 24 mm f1.2L, Natural light

And They Are Off ... Maybe Not

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:48:41 GMT

In the 2008 Cayman Islands Cardboard boat race, a team from Japan had entered with this beautiful looking boat. Unfortunately, their boat did not do so well; as can be seen here at the starting line, it is starting to tip, even with a little help from their friends. To their credit they pulled and dragged the boat around the course.

Strobist Information: Canon 30D, 85mm f/1.2L Lens and Natural light.

Racing and the Jewel of the Sea

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:46:40 GMT

This photo is of the 2008 Cayman Islands Pirates Festival Cardboard Boat Race. The winners, seen here in the far left corner of the photo on their way back, won the race for the second year in a row. Some teams such as Hadsphaltic (the one in the bottom right corner), were not so lucky. The race took place with the Jewel of the Sea and her passengers visiting Cayman Islands for the festivities.

Strobist Information: Canon 30D, 85mm f/1.2L II with natural light. Post processing included desaturating the blues so the teams and their boats stood out.

The Winners - 2008 Cayman Islands Cardboard Boat Race

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:36:05 GMT

For the second year in the row, the team from Red Sail Sports won the Cayman Islands Cardboard Boat Race. This year it was not even close as they got off to a commanding lead and never looked back.

So in Love

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:39:20 GMT

The Cayman Islands' Photography Club held our Christmas windup on December 16, 2009 at the Breezes restaurant in downtown George Town. I have the feeling the restaurant staff did not know what hit them with so many cameras in one place.

It was the club's annual Christmas party and spouses were invited. They are actually invited to all club meetings, but some how just do not make it out.

Brigitte and I were talking to Lee and his wife when Lee mentioned that he can't remember the last time him and his wife had their photo taken together as he is normally on the other side of the camera.

I was only too happy to take a photo of the lovely couple.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 24mm f/1.4L II, Inside with no flash at ISO of 1600 (with no noise reduction applied)

Funny Face

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:30:35 GMT

Just like Thursday's photo of Janet, I couldn't resist posting this photo of Steve. Steve, who is a great landscape photographer, was hamming it up for the camera. To add to the look I used a f/1.2 aperture.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, No flash, ISO 800 with no noise reduction.

Don't Take My Picture

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:51:49 GMT

The photo was taken at a beach wedding. The little girl did not like her photo being taken. She would hide underneath the sun umbrella or as she was doing here, pulling her hood down so one could not take her photo.Strobist Information: Canon 30D, 85mm, 580 EX II Flash with Gary Fong Diffuser.

Lee as Dorian Gray - Before and After

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:18:44 GMT

Yesterday I posted a photoshopped photo of Lee as Dorian Gray. Personally, when I view a finished product, I would also like to see what the photo looked like before. Accordingly, today I have posted the original, untouched, photo for you to see along side the finished product.

I hope you like it.

Lee as Dorian Gray

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:45:47 GMT

A few months back Paul Aiken challenged everyone in the Cayman Islands Photography Club to recreate a movie poster. I was unfortunately unable to do so at the time but thought it was a great project for when I had some time.

Fast forward to Christmas 2009 and I had 4 days off which I spent a significant part expanding my Photoshop knowledge. One of the items that I produced is today's photo of Lee.

My inspiration came from the Dorian Gray Movie that was released 09.09.09: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm44665088/tt1235124.

I used two different patterns for the face, one can be found here: http://madamgrief-stock.deviantart.com/art/Texture-10-90822803

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, Inside Light at ISO 1600. No noise reduction...but lots of Photoshopping :-)

Mr. Pirate

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:10:36 GMT

Every November for as long as people here can remember, the Cayman Islands have hosted a Pirates Festival. As the 2009 festival is quickly approaching I thought it would be nice to devote this weeks photos to the 2008 Cayman Islands Pirates Festival.

The costumes are one of the amazing features of the festival. Today's photo of a gentlemen who went all out...just look at those eyes!

Strobist Information: Canon 30D, 85mm f/1.2 L II Lens and Nature Light

Hi Ya Boys

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:33:04 GMT

A pirates festival just wouldn't be a festival without a pirates costume competition. Today's photo is from the wenches' contest. This young lady was absolutely wonderful in playing the part.

Strobist information: Canon 30D, 85mm f/1.2L lens and natural light mixed with stage lighting (I was really happy to have the fast lens as the natural light was fading fast)

Oh so cute

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:26:47 GMT

As part of the 2008 Cayman Islands Pirates Festival, the children are also encouraged to dress up and compete in a costume competition. These two little girls were very cute, especially the little one who was not really sure what was happening.

Strobist Information: Canon 30D, 85mm f/1.2 L II, Natural light.

Cayman National Orchestra

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:03:54 GMT

On May 9, 2009 the Cayman National Orchestra and the Cayman National Choir (of which my wife is a member of), put on a Sound of Music concert at the Harquail Theater in George Town. This photo was taken with my Canon 5D Mark II and 200mm lens at an ISO of 640.

Maternity in Black and White

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:09:41 GMT

We had a great afternoon taking photos on the sea shore. As the sun was setting we moved back a hundred yards or so to this tree that did not survive Hurricane Ivan but provided just the perfect setting for some final photos. Strobist Info: Setting 18:30 sun behind the camera and a 580EX II and SB 800 (shot through umbrellas) camera left and right respectively, using a Canon 5D MII, 85mm f1.2 and pocket wizards.

Parents to be – a silhouette

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:33:58 GMT

This was a beautiful photo shoot on the iron shores just south of Smith Cove, Cayman Islands. Mother-to-be and proud Papa-to-be were absolutely wonderful. Strobist info: I metered to expose the background while throwing the couple into complete darkness. It was taken as the sun was starting to set with a Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2 Lens, at 1/250 and f 16 without any flash.

Thoughtful Janet

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:43:19 GMT

For those that are familiar with my work you will recognize Janet. She and I have shot together and she has also graciously modeled.Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, Inside with no flash, ISO 1250.

Now Really

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:38:53 GMT

I couldn't resist publishing this photo as I absolutely love Janet's facial expression.Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, Inside with no flash at ISO 3200 with no noise reduction WOW!!.

A Repaired Collarbone

(Richard Hamilton Photography) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:09:18 GMT

Today's photo is very different from the usual in that it is an X-ray of my right repaired collarbone. For those following my <a href="http://www.blog.itslife.ca">written blog</a>, I have been discussing my experiences after breaking my collarbone in June 2009. You can now see the great job that Dr. David Sanders did. I can also say that I officially have a screw loose :-) If you look closely, at the top left corner, you will see one of the screws has lifted slightly. I don't think it is anything major, but we will find out next week when I see the surgeon.Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 135mm f/2L, with the x-ray tapped to the inside of an outside window.