I must admit, I have never photographed anyone like the Mad Hatter. He was completely “in character” every second that he was in front of my camera. I was completely convinced: he was truly mad and I think he trying to infect me.
The problems with photographing him were: keeping him further than the minimum focusing distance of my lens; trying to keep him in focus as he moved here, there and everywhere; and, just trying to keep from laughing as he said the most ridiculous stuff.
This is one of the few photos that I took of the Mad Hatter that I think he was in one position for more than two seconds.Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 shot at 200mm, ISO 200, f/2.8 and 1/500th of a second.
Post Processing:
Lightroom 3—Adjusted white balance, added mid tone contrast.
Photoshop—used spot healing to clean-up various spots and used nik Color Efex Pro tonal contrast to add contrast to his clothing.
Most unusual character. Nice capture.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Not sure why anyone would dress up like this however he does provide for some striking pix. Background sets him off beautifully. Straight on shot seems to be a little lacking movement.
ReplyDeleteMel
You captured his look completely. The colors and uniqueness of his outfit are captured well. I also had the same problems shooting him as he flitted about here and there. As you said, he was totally in character every moment of the day.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I could raise my camera if this guy is like you and Doug indicate he is. I would be watching him and taking it all in. Nice soft background and good details in him.
ReplyDeleteAnne