Ken Papaleo: X Marks the Shot: November 2016

Colorado Feature Photos and Some Good Tips.


"X Shot" information.
Camera - Canon EOS-1D Mark II
ISO - 200
Shutter Speed - 1/1000 sec.
F/stop - 5.6
Lens - 70/200 zoom


 Feature photography is one of my most favorite things to shoot. It's basically a, real, found situation that holds the viewers attention. When I worked for a newspaper I would go out and drive around, just looking for anything that caught my eye. Parks are good for this! Many times nice features are found at all kind of events. The key here is to be ready to shot! Just like most other types of photojournalism, the opportunity doesn't last long.





















Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615



Colorado Sunrises and Sunsets.


"X Shot" information.
Camera - Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
ISO - 400
Shutter Speed - 1/500 sec.
F/stop - 8
Lens - 16/35 mm zoom


 Before I go out to shoot sunrises or sunsets, I check the weather at >www.underground.com<. What I'm looking for is the percentage of cloud cover at those times at my desired location. I like it when the coverage is between 50 and 80%. The only other tip I have is to take you light reading from the highlights of your scene.  























Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615




Colorado - Environmental Portraits (some good tips).



"X Shot" information.
Camera - Canon EOS-1D Mark II
ISO - 100
Shutter Speed - 1/250 sec.
F/stop - 8
Lens  - 16/35 mm

An environmental portrait is basically taking a subject and placing it in it's surroundings. I tried to use available light, when possible. The use of props, that helps give information about your subject, works well. The biggest thing is that you have the make the person feel comfortable with you pretty quick. Talking for awhile, before you shot, is a good way to achieve this. This will also give you ideas on what to do for your portrait. These are some of my favorite shots.












Ken Papaleo
Colorado Photographer
303-674-0615



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Evergreen, Colorado, United States
I worked for the Rocky Mountain News for 28 years, until they went out of business. I now do freelance work, post this weekly blog, ski and play with my four grand children. I still have the love to get out and take photographs, which brings me great peace and comfort.

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