Movember 30

As someone who spends close to 24/7 thinking about photography, I really should be better at setting up a small group shoot on a short notice. I set it for 3 pm thinking it should be reasonably close to the winter golden hour, and early enough in the day to avoid the risk of losing anyone to an early quitting time. The sun was low and bright without being particularly warm. I quickly gave up on shooting against the sun and sideways to the sun after a few quick tests. I never considered shooting with the sun as I did not want everyone squinting. What was left was an open shade. I don't feel I did a good enough job posing the subjects, with scale (as evidences by the relative head sizes) being an issue at wide angle, and the invited shooter -- why not a tripod? -- having trouble focusing and holding steady.

Here's to a job done.

The beard is likely to survive at least a few more days after a nice trim.

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