Submitter's name:	Parzival Herzog
Title:	Roasting Marshmallows
Gear used:	OM-4 + Vivitar 28mm f/1.9
Diaphragm:	f1.9
Shutter speed:	Probably 1/30
Film used:	Fujichrome 400 ASA.
Subject information:	I took this picture on the occasion of an out-of-town friend's visit. We were roasting marshmallows in our back-yard firepit. As is usual when I try to mix photography with socializing, I had an assortment of "technical" problems: flash failing to fire (forgot that the OM4 is not an OM4Ti, so FP mode doesn't work); failing to re-adjust exposure compensation setting on the next frame... So I was pleasantly surprised when this available light picture came out as I had wanted it to, especially as I just guessed the exposure needed to show both the fire and the boy in a natural manner.
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (no e-mail specified)

I love the way the fire is displayed. Nice composition as well. The boy came out a tad too dark, but still this is a nice shot.

Comment left by: Alfred Falk (falk@arc.ab.ca)

Amazing! This kid is getting famous. He's also at http://www.triedmonton2001.com/PhotosCatYear.asp?photocategoryname=Prerace+Events&PhotoYear=2001&NextPhoto=536&PrevPhotoMin=528# photo #4

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