Maggot Photo Contest - "Motion" 06/20/07 - 07/04/07

[brice618]

I decided on Motion as the topic for the first contest, though gravity took a close second, since it was someone else's idea I thought I'd come up with something on my own. Anyways let see it mags!



Rules:

1. Photos must be taken within the time period of the contest.

2. You may submit 3 photos during the competition.

3. The contest moderator will choose 5 of the photos to put in a poll for the mags to vote on and decide the winner.

4. The winner will get a happy feeling in his/her pants. (That is a rule by the way not an option)

5. Winner will be the contest starter/moderator for the next comp.

[hemas]

I think you forgot that:
5. Winner will be the contest starter/moderator for the next comp.

[hop]

I am somewhat disappointed that the first topic was not "female nudes".

[Conundrum]

I am somewhat disappointed that the first topic was not "female nudes".

Female nudes in motion?

Don't limit yourself.

[brice618]

Seriously... motion can be taken plenty of ways...

[wendigo]

So photos go here? Nothing great, but it gets the party started and I may not be able to play for a couple of months due to impending work.

Come on happy feeling in my pants!

Entry #1:Hail falling. My front yard, 5 minutes ago.
1/125 s
f5.6
55mm

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28107&stc=1&d=1182400027

[ak_powder_monkey]

Entry One: Running Ptarmigain

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v99/207/42/182000015/n182000015_30032410_1995.jpg

[AstroPax]

Entry #1:
"speed motion 59"
June 22nd, 2007
11:47 AM
Nikon D2Xs
Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D AFS II
Auto-S mode
1/250 sec
f/13

http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/ama_race_001.jpg

-Astro

[smalls]

yes! i was waiting for astro's entry. i expect you to enter two more as well:cool:

[brice618]

I got to thinking about this and I think maybe we should say the moderator can post pictures but can't choose his/ her own photos for the final vote. How does that sound?

[AstroPax]

Entry #2:
"double motion"
June 22nd, 2007
10:05 AM
Nikon D2Xs
Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D AFS II
Manual mode
1/1000 sec
f/5.6

http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/double_motion.jpg

[AstroPax]

Entry #3:
"moto-motion"
June 23rd, 2007
7:55 PM
Nikon D2Xs
Nikkor VR 70-200mm f/2.8G @ 140mm
Auto-S mode
1/1000 sec
f/4.8
Speedlight SB-800 flash

http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/moto_motion.jpg

[hemas]

I got to thinking about this and I think maybe we should say the moderator can post pictures but can't choose his/ her own photos for the final vote. How does that sound?

Sound reasonable.

[brice618]

Since I'm absolved of choosing my own, I'll put some up that aren't taken within the dates as I'm ridiculously too busy to get out and shoot new stuff (though I'm going to try and make some time soon)... here are a few that I thought really captured "motion" with a shot.

http://briceharris.net/photo_cntst/motion/P1011947-01.jpg

http://briceharris.net/photo_cntst/motion/P1011953-01.jpg

http://briceharris.net/photo_cntst/motion/P1011959-01.jpg

[Tippster]

Entry #3:
"moto-motion"
June 23rd, 2007
7:55 PM
Nikon D2Xs
Nikkor VR 70-200mm f/2.8G @ 140mm
Auto-S mode
1/1000 sec
f/4.8
Speedlight SB-800 flash


Ummm... what did the flash bring to the table?

[Shepherd Wong]

My friend's band at Burt's Tiki lounge June 22. Uggh I was a little too drunk to make any shots like this work(1 second shutter speed, rear curtain flash sinc, trying to pan/focus on dude's face).:mad:
http://shepherdwong.smugmug.com/photos/166295235-L.jpg

[smmokan]

Here's my first submission... a shot I took today at Centennial Cone in Golden. Rider is Erik, pic was taken with a Canon Powershot SD550.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g43/smmokan/IMG_1384.jpg

[smmokan]

Another... not a ton of motion in this particular picture, but my dogs didn't stop running all day yesterday and this was one of the best shots I took. Picture was taken above Loveland Pass, looking to the west over Keystone and Breck.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g43/smmokan/IMG_1356.jpg

[AstroPax]

Ummm... what did the flash bring to the table?

Probably not very much at that shutter speed...;)

-Astro

[Tippster]

Ah, so it registers in the EXIF even if it doesn't fire? (I'm assuming you left it mounted)

[advres]

Entry One:
http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/18525/2001753300823658509_rs.jpg

[AstroPax]

Ah, so it registers in the EXIF even if it doesn't fire? (I'm assuming you left it mounted)

No, actually, the flash did in fact fire. At shutter speeds faster than the rated sync speed of 1/250 sec it fires in "Auto FP High-Speed Sync" mode which allows for sync at the higher shutter speeds...anything faster than 1/250 sec...but with less output. But still enough to add a little fill flash.

-Astro

[slippy]

Needs more 'Motion By Thelonius'

http://tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28208&stc=1&d=1182821186

[Deep Days]

Bah! I really liked this shot from 6/4/07, but that makes it ineligible. I'll include it just for your (potential) viewing pleasure.

Camera: Canon Powershot S2 IS
Date Taken: 6/4/07
F-stop: f/5.6
Exposure time: 1/50 sec.
ISO speed: 50
Camera Mode: Aperature Priority
Exposure Bias: +0.3 step
Focal length: 130 mm (35 mm equiv)
Filter: Polarizer (??? Can't remember)
Max aperature: 3.625
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
Subject: My friend (and trusty action-shot subject this summer) Adam

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z179/DeepDays/adam1.jpg?t=1182822978


Here is a question: With 4th of July weekend/vacation, can we give 'til the 4th to TAKE the pictures, but until that Friday (the 6th, I guess?) to SUBMIT the pictures? I think a few days to organize, process, edit, upload, etc. should be allotted after the picture-taking period during these contests. Anyone else agree? I know I'll be taking a bunch of pictures over that weekend that I won't get to upload until after I get home on the 4th.

Edit: http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/ama_race_001.jpg
[Billy Madison Academic Decathlon Scene]Heh heh. He's good.[/BMADS]

Astro, how in the world did you follow that biker so perfectly? I assume the only way to get him so still and everything else so blurred, even at 1/250, was to track perfectly the motion of the subject. At 400 mm, any faults in the path of your hands with the camera would be hugely multiplied. Is that just one-dimensional enough motion to where you could swing the camera on a tripod and hope you swung at the same speed he moved relative to the film plane? Looks like a pretty difficult shot to get. Kudos indeed.

[Squatch]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z179/DeepDays/adam1.jpg?t=1182822978


you know, this photo contest is really more for pictures taken on purpose, not for pictures that were accidentally captured when you dropped the camera

[Deep Days]

True. I'm not THAT good at tracking motion yet, and truth be told, this image was in a 3-shot sequence, but I anticipated some blurring at that shutter speed and was hoping just to get SOMETHING in sharp focus in the frame. I succeeded two frames later, but the composition isn't quite as interesting (in my opinion).

But does intent really matter? ;)

[Rontele]

3-shot sequence,

I would worry about getting one good shot before jumping into sequences, Ansel Adams.

[Eldo]

Female nudes in motion?

Darn, close but not quite.

http://www3.telus.net/public/geraldvp/TGR_PIX/motion_2.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/public/geraldvp/TGR_PIX/motion_3.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/public/geraldvp/TGR_PIX/motion_4.jpg

(No, not entering the contest, just having fun. :D )

[Rontele]

I'd hit that

[Deep Days]

I would worry about getting one good shot before jumping into sequences, Ansel Adams.

Fuck you, Shakespeare.



;)

(Taking more pictures increases the chances that ONE of them will be decent.)

Eldo: Those count. Definitely. Who/where is that?

[Tippster]

Astro, how in the world did you follow that biker so perfectly? I assume the only way to get him so still and everything else so blurred, even at 1/250, was to track perfectly the motion of the subject. At 400 mm, any faults in the path of your hands with the camera would be hugely multiplied. Is that just one-dimensional enough motion to where you could swing the camera on a tripod and hope you swung at the same speed he moved relative to the film plane? Looks like a pretty difficult shot to get. Kudos indeed.

I'm guessing Monopod. You actually don't need to track the subject "perfectly." As long as you're close the relative motion is small enough that at 1/250 it is frozen compared to the background, which is moving by much faster, relatively.

[skiHOG]

i'd like to sponsor a "warren smith."

http://www.ski-simulator.com/ski_palica.gif

this shit is bangin'

[AstroPax]

Astro, how in the world did you follow that biker so perfectly?

Cam rig is on a monopod. Just put the focus point on the center of the bike...pan with it and fire off 4 or 5 shots. It all happens within less than 1 second, but it's not that hard with a little practice.

Sometimes, they make it easy by not moving.

Mladin lays it out at Sunset Bend (turn 1):
http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/crash_001.jpg

http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/crash_002.jpg

http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/crash_003.jpg

Rescue team to the...ummmm...rescue:
http://nikon.astropax.com/temp/race/crash_005.jpg

-Astro

[smmokan]

Astro's pictures don't count- they're too fucking good. They're in the big-boys contest, not ours. ;)

By the way, Max- make sure you post more pics. I love reading Squatch and Rontele make fun of you.

[Mr Happy Pants]

I decided on Motion as the topic for the first contest, though gravity took a close second, since it was someone else's idea I thought I'd come up with something on my own. Anyways let see it mags!



Rules:

1. Photos must be taken within the time period of the contest.

2. You may submit 3 photos during the competition.

3. The contest moderator will choose 5 of the photos to put in a poll for the mags to vote on and decide the winner.

4. The winner will get a happy feeling in his/her pants. (That is a rule by the way not an option)

5. Winner will be the contest starter/moderator for the next comp.



Rule #4 makes me happy!;) ;) ;)

[Sinecure]

Hey Astro, will we see you at Moto GP at Laguna Seca next month? My paddock passes and tix showed up in the mail a couple weeks ago. Can't wait.

[Squatch]

By the way, Max- make sure you post more pics. I love reading Squatch and Rontele make fun of you.

In all fairness, you do realize that this:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g43/smmokan/IMG_1356.jpg

is basically a scenic, and a crappy one at that, right?

[BeanDip4All]

In all fairness, you do realize that this

is basically a scenic, and a crappy one at that, right?

harsh!

NOT MY PIC but I thought this is too cute not to share and it displays some "motion" : :D
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/BeanDip4All/stuff/aerocorg.jpg

[Rontele]

harsh!

NOT MY PIC but I thought this is too cute not to share and it displays some "motion" : :D
http://bp2.blogger.com/_kPDtfl7kGOQ/RoAIhvKmzWI/AAAAAAAAAOI/ShTtZt_qUdc/s1600/aerocorg.jpg

Not too harsh for the senseless, unremorseful beast that is Squatch.

[Free Range Lobster]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i113/lazergunpewpew/gooseduck.jpg

[Deep Days]

By the way, Max- make sure you post more pics. I love reading Squatch and Rontele make fun of you.

Heh... I've taken a few shots since I've been home that could easily be technically criticized but would be hard to make fun of and call "shitty". As usual, I'm having internet problems and have to take 7 steps to do what most people can accomplish in 3 as far as uploading.



I hate computers. I've begun to understand why my dad has said that his whole life.

Edit: Yeah, I vote Astro's don't count, unless we divide into "amateur" and "professional" categories. The man will d3s7r0yyyy us!!11!1!1!! Those shots are really, REALLY cool with the heat blurring the lines on the track, Astro. Kudos yet again.

[Rontele]

Heh... I've taken a few shots since I've been home that could easily be technically criticized but would be hard to make fun of and call "shitty". As usual, I'm having internet problems and have to take 7 steps to do what most people can accomplish in 3 as far as uploading.



I hate computers. I've begun to understand why my dad has said that his whole life.

Edit: Yeah, I vote Astro's don't count, unless we divide into "amateur" and "professional" categories. The man will d3s7r0yyyy us!!11!1!1!! Those shots are really, REALLY cool with the heat blurring the lines on the track, Astro. Kudos yet again.

If you are having so many problems, why don't you do the prudent thing and reserve some space on the internet for your pictures, make everyone wait like three months, then post the pictures after the lure (if there was any) has worn off?

You make it too easy sometimes.

[warthog]

If you are having so many problems, why don't you do the prudent thing and reserve some space on the internet for your pictures, make everyone wait like three months, then post the pictures after the lure (if there was any) has worn off?

You make it too easy sometimes.

What kinda lure? Berkeley makes some good stink bait. That kinda lure? You both are funny. Lawyer and a doctor- jesus help us all.

[HikeforTurns]

Wynton Marsalis at The Denver Botanical Gardens 6/25/07

http://www.forrestthorniley.com/images/wynton/wynton13.jpg

[Deep Days]

What kinda lure? Berkeley makes some good stink bait. That kinda lure? You both are funny. Lawyer and a doctor- jesus help us all.

Future lawyer and POTENTIAL future doctor. Gotta get there first.

Wouldn't it be "lore"?

At any rate, I like the jazz picture. Makes me think of how fluid and dynamic jazz is.

[Tippster]

I'm guessing Monopod.

Cam rig is on a monopod.
-AstroOOOH! WhaddoIwin????

Wynton Marsalis at The Denver Botanical Gardens 6/25/07

http://www.forrestthorniley.com/images/wynton/wynton13.jpg

My favorite so far...

Nice shot, HFT, wish I had been there - Mr. Marsalis (and his brother) bring it.

[Conundrum]

Not a lot of camera time lately so here's what I've got so far. There's got to be losers or there's no winners...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Conundrum09/IMG_9161.jpg?t=1182912529





http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Conundrum09/IMG_9214.jpg?t=1182912579





http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Conundrum09/IMG_9215.jpg?t=1182912610

[Pow4Brains]

Astro's pictures don't count- they're too fucking good.

Super fuggin' good. Thanks for postin' Astro:yourock:

[Pow4Brains]

That button sooooo wants to come off.

http://www3.telus.net/public/geraldvp/TGR_PIX/motion_4.jpg

[AstroPax]

Hey Astro, will we see you at Moto GP at Laguna Seca next month?

No, probably not as I'll be at Mid-Ohio shooting ALMS and IRL that weekend. ;)

-Astro

[wendigo]

#2
Arctic fox and goose egg
200 mm
1/1000s
f3.5
2 hours ago

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28231&stc=1&d=1182924623


Still haven't figured out how to make the colors I see when I shoot and in post-production show up in a jpeg on the internet. They don't "pop". Any tips?

[bcd]

#1
Rock Creek

6/25/07
50mm
f29
3 exposures (is that cheating?):
2.5 seconds, 1.3 seconds, and 1/4 second

http://www.danmingoriphotography.com/jun0780.jpg

[orlowskij]

Don't think I'm going to get a chance to shoot much before the 4th, here are my motion entries. Not eligible because of the dates though.

http://clubs.psu.edu/up/skiclub/josh/tgr/pan.jpg

http://clubs.psu.edu/up/skiclub/josh/tgr/deemer.jpg

http://clubs.psu.edu/up/skiclub/josh/tgr/ellis.jpg

[MakersTeleMark]

As usual, I'm having internet problems and have to take 7 steps to do what most people can accomplish in 3

GPPS.

8675

[homi]

Wynton Marsalis at The Denver Botanical Gardens 6/25/07

http://www.forrestthorniley.com/images/wynton/wynton13.jpg

sweet pic of a great show
HFT, was that you with the monopod and beret?

[smmokan]

In all fairness, you do realize that this:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g43/smmokan/IMG_1356.jpg

is basically a scenic, and a crappy one at that, right?

I'm pretty sure its 100 times better than the pictures you haven't posted. :the_finge

And if that's a crappy scenic, then why don't you go take a good one and show us how its done?

[HikeforTurns]

sweet pic of a great show
HFT, was that you with the monopod and beret?

Haha

Good god no. I was sitting in the crowd, about mid way up, south side.

U?

more pics (http://www.forrestthorniley.com/wyntonmarsalis.htm)

[focus]

I'm pretty sure its 100 times better than the pictures you haven't posted. :the_finge

And if that's a crappy scenic, then why don't you go take a good one and show us how its done?

How do you know? Have you even seen the pictures he hasn't posted? I think you mean the pictures he HAS posted.

Semantics aside, Deep Days apparently has a much better grasp of capturing "motion" than you... It is pretty silly for you to be giving him shit, in light of your submissions.

[brice618]

It wouldn't be TGR if someone didn't get made fun of in a thread! Haha nothing like a beatdown on a friendly competition!

[smmokan]

I was being sarcastic with Max... I'm pretty sure he knew that. And my submissions... well, its all I've taken in the last week. Thanks for commenting though. Its awesome getting shit from people who haven't submitted anything. :rolleyes:

And my point with Squatch is that he DOESN'T post pictures.

[Deep Days]

And my point with Squatch is that he DOESN'T post pictures.

Cuz he's a hater. And that's ok... We should all know that by now.

Entry #2 coming shortly.

P.S. Those 4-wheeler pictures are sweeet.

[focus]

I was being sarcastic with you. Didn't you know??

I dunno why having a submission is a criterion for commenting. I'm not gonna just enter any old crap that I've taken in the past week into the contest, especially if it doesn't really have anything to do with motion. I've got snapshots with subjects that were moving when I took the picture, too.

Your point wasn't lost, just poorly made. :p

;) Back to the contest.... pardon the interruption.

[hop]

Here's a Marbled murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus plumage class 1 near McArdle Bay, Lopez Island WA June 26, 2007.

Photo info:
Nikon D200
300mm f/4
1/2500 sec
f/5.6
ISO 400


http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28282&stc=1&d=1183082424

[hop]

this isn't a submission since it was taken in May, but since I was playing with a few photos and I like it better than my other pic as far as motion is concerned, here it is:

A long-tailed duck Clangula hyemalis approaching liftoff in Griffin Bay, San Juan Island, WA. May 16, 2007.

Photo info:
Nikon D200
300mm f/4
1/2500 sec
f/5.6
ISO 400

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28285&stc=1&d=1183098054

[warthog]

I'll be out shooting a bit this weekend, but here are some old ones.
None of these were taken within the contest boundaries.

Water motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/167780237-L.jpg

Pool Break Motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/167780205-L.jpg

Dog Shake Motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/164775870-L.jpg

Almost got it Motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/167780184-L.jpg

[smmokan]

That dog pic rocks.

[homi]

Haha

Good god no. I was sitting in the crowd, about mid way up, south side.

U?

more pics (http://www.forrestthorniley.com/wyntonmarsalis.htm)

we got there late and were right next to the SE corner of the stage.
got tix for kottke and subdudes shows
the dudes in black didn't mess with you for taking pics?

really cool shots. I especially like this one, with WM still and the two colorful dancing fellars in motion (lmk if you mind me linking)
http://www.forrestthorniley.com/images/wynton/wynton15.jpg

and this pano is cool as well. some pretty amazing sunsets lately
http://www.forrestthorniley.com/images/wynton/wynton09.jpg

[warthog]

That dog pic rocks.

Thanks. Those two are my favorite subjects. They just have so much personality, it really comes through in the photos of them.

I am trying to crop out the left side, but Lightroom will only let me crop so much. Anyone know how to crop just one side of the pic out in Lightroom? I want the right hand side to stay exactly the same, with the edge of the picnic table showing.

[Ripzalot]

That dog pic rocks.
2nded. pool break is cool too.

[hemas]

I am trying to crop out the left side, but Lightroom will only let me crop so much. Anyone know how to crop just one side of the pic out in Lightroom? I want the right hand side to stay exactly the same, with the edge of the picnic table showing.

Unlock the ratio (sort of like a padlock-logo)... Or crop and then move the copped area so you have it how you want it.

[warthog]

Thanks- I can't tell you how long I looked for that info. When will I learn- asking TGR gets me the answer quicker. Here is a new crop, with some color tweaks:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/167826198-O.jpg

[Shepherd Wong]

Nice pictures everyone, anyway here's my entry 2, from today July first. Ben Kraner from the local Deer Valley race.
http://shepherdwong.smugmug.com/photos/168602820-L.jpg

Still can't decide if my last entry should be biking or concert.
:o

[warthog]

Nice pictures everyone, anyway here's my entry 2, from today July first. Ben Kraner from the local Deer Valley race.
http://shepherdwong.smugmug.com/photos/168602820-L.jpg

Still can't decide if my last entry should be biking or concert.
:o

That is my favorite so far. What lens/camera you using?

[Shepherd Wong]

That is my favorite so far. What lens/camera you using?
Thanks, the camera is a D200, the lens was a Sigma 10-20 at 14. SB-600 flash on camera.

[Deep Days]

Thanks, the camera is a D200, the lens was a Sigma 10-20 at 14. SB-600 flash on camera.

Shutter speed and aperature, please?

Great shot, btw!


Edit: Can we have til the end of the week to submit pictures? I've taken some that I THINK would be decent submissions, but i can't upload them and do lossless rotations with IrfanView until i get home to my computer on Wednesday. What say you all?

[warthog]

Thanks, the camera is a D200, the lens was a Sigma 10-20 at 14. SB-600 flash on camera.

Sweet- I have been eying that lens. I shoot with a D200 too. Love it. Just bought Hop's old 80-200 2.8, so I have been having fun with that.

Sigma quality OK? I am always a little sceptical. Looks damn good from where I sit.

[Shepherd Wong]

Sweet- I have been eying that lens. I shoot with a D200 too. Love it. Just bought Hop's old 80-200 2.8, so I have been having fun with that.

Sigma quality OK? I am always a little sceptical. Looks damn good from where I sit.

Deep Days, shutter was 1/250, aperture was 4.8. Warthog, I have 3 Sigma lenses and the quality on each has been second to none. A lot of people complain of front/back focus issues but I think it's mostly baloney.

[dipstik]

My entries:

All from the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic, in Ma., taken yesterday and the day before.


Uphill battle @ Wachusett Mountain stage:

http://web.mac.com/alexwitkowicz/iWeb/Portfolio/Sports_files/Wachusett%20Racer.jpg


Tight turn in front of a church in downtown Fitchburg, stage 4 of 4:


http://web.mac.com/alexwitkowicz/iWeb/Portfolio/Sports_files/Stage%204%20church.jpg


Again in downtown Fitchburg:


http://web.mac.com/alexwitkowicz/iWeb/Portfolio/Sports_files/Crit%20Stage%204.jpg

[nick > jesus]

holy shit those are all nice pictures, but that third one is breath taking, that light is incredible

how much, if any, on computer work did you do on it?

[Ripzalot]

quick and dirty ... rower in florence italy. shot sunday july 2, 1/250, f/5.6...

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9996/img0403tj6.jpg

[Fuzz]

Didn't get out to shoot much -- moving to a new house tends to eat up all free time! Managed to capture this guy in our backyard yesterday...

Violet-green swallow
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Tamron 18-200mm
ISO: 200
Shutter speed: 1/640s
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal length: 200mm
Flash: no
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28386&d=1183478959

[Baconzoo]

http://peekn.com/photos/data/534/jr-shot-day.jpg
Canon 30D w/cheap 5.6 300mm zoomed all the way on a windy day. Hand-held

[brice618]

ok, the contest ends on the fourth ... but i'll say the 6th so you can get fireworks photos in and because i'll be out of town till atleast then and won't have a computer. good luck!

[MakersTeleMark]

07/02/2007

(Slow Motion) Geriatric "Wave":

http://www.pbase.com/praeesse/image/81611418/large.jpg

Ella Poses:

http://www.pbase.com/praeesse/image/81611435/large.jpg

Marching In July:

http://www.pbase.com/praeesse/image/81611429/large.jpg

[hemas]

Here are my contenders:
#1 F9.5, 1/125sec, EV -0.50, ISO100, 70mm
http://users.tkk.fi/~hmatilai/Pics/Pave1.jpg

#2 F13, 1/90sec, EV -0.50, ISO100, 180mm
http://users.tkk.fi/~hmatilai/Pics/Pave2.jpg

#3 F11, 1/90sec, EV -0.50, ISO100, 180mm
http://users.tkk.fi/~hmatilai/Pics/Pave3.jpg

All were shot last Sun, @ my hometowns marathon (hopefully will be running a half marathon there next year). Those, who are into running might even know the name, as it carries the name of a legendary runner that wasn't allowed to race in LA Olympics since he had raced (and won) a few races in the USA, thus he was considered a "professional" and wasn't allowed to race. He also held the 10 000m record for 13 years.

[skifishbum]

Not a lot of camera time lately so here's what I've got so far. There's got to be losers or there's no winners...







http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/Conundrum09/IMG_9214.jpg?t=1182912579

I dig this one
More dog pics
Wheres Zippy that pups a motion machine.

[majortom]

Ineligible due to timeframe, but I thought I'd add these anyway:

Arctic Tern in flight:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z100/majortom16/DSC_0561.jpg

Nikon D80
66mm
1/250
f/5.6

Puffin taking off:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z100/majortom16/DSC_0485.jpg

Nikon D80
135mm
1/500
f/5.6

[Fuzz]

Okay, here are a few that are ineligible due to timeframe, but contain the same subject matter:

Byers Peak:
http://www.syedfaisal.com/Photo_Albums/Byers_Peak/Byers_Peak_29.jpg

Fallen Leaf Lake, Tahoe:
http://www.syedfaisal.com/Photo_Albums/FallenLeafLake/images/fullsize/FallenLeafLake-058.JPG

Rush hour, Chicago:
http://www.syedfaisal.com/Photo_Albums/Chicago2006/Chicago2006-055.jpg

[hop]

My entries:



Tight turn in front of a church in downtown Fitchburg, stage 4 of 4:


http://web.mac.com/alexwitkowicz/iWeb/Portfolio/Sports_files/Stage%204%20church.jpg


Again in downtown Fitchburg:


http://web.mac.com/alexwitkowicz/iWeb/Portfolio/Sports_files/Crit%20Stage%204.jpg



I like these two... those colors give them a dream-esque quality. The second one has a painted look as well.

Tres cool.

[dipstik]

holy shit those are all nice pictures, but that third one is breath taking, that light is incredible

how much, if any, on computer work did you do on it?

Surprisingly little, actually. I don't even own Photoshop.

I spent less than 2 mins on that photo, basically the colors you see are a result of: 1. Thats how it actually looked. 2. A little bit of touching up in Adobe Lightroom. I boosted the contrast up a little bit, as well as toned down the highlights. Those two actions really brought out the clouds.

Other than that, the photo looks pretty much just like it did on the LCD screen of my camera.

Sometimes you get lucky with the lighting!

[TeleHoar]

Great theme, I found it funny because my GF teaches photography and their first assignment is "motion" also.

This definitely got me out shooting.
At least shooting differently than normal.
Most everything came out too blurry.
I was trying slower shutters to capture a "blurry motion" type feel.
A very good learning experience!

I have two at this moment...

Mt Quandry from a moving car.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb148/Telehoar/QuandryMotion.jpg

Nikon D70s
2007/06/20 16:32:53
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 95mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/60 sec - F/14
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Direct sunlight
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off



The Electric Rail Slide: This one may be eneligible by just a few days though.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb148/Telehoar/ElectricRailSlide.jpg

Nikon D70s
2007/06/15 20:40:48.8
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 48mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/1.6 sec - F/4.8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Direct sunlight
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Front Curtain
Auto Flash Mode: Built-in TTL
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off


Maybe I'll get a couple good ones tomorrow :cool:

[bcd]

#2
Butterflies:

I chased these things in circles for almost an hour the other day.

http://www.danmingoriphotography.com/jun0795.jpg

[smalls]

entry 1:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/bwetch/maggie-jump.jpg?t=1183526965

entry 2:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/bwetch/flying-pancake.jpg?t=1183526968

entry 3:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/bwetch/sparklers.jpg?t=1183612341

[smalls]

:: ineligible due to timeframe ::

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/bwetch/bonnaroo1.jpg?t=1183526969

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/bwetch/unc-vs-usc.jpg?t=1183526971

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/bwetch/bonnaroo2.jpg?t=1183526971

[StormRider]

#1
http://stormrider.smugmug.com/photos/169351790-L.jpg
2007-06-25, ISO 100, f/5.6, 10s

#2
http://stormrider.smugmug.com/photos/169351804-L.jpg
2007-06-26, ISO 100, f/22, 1s

There are some great entries in here! Let's hope this keeps up.

[BeanDip4All]

My entries:

Tight turn in front of a church in downtown Fitchburg, stage 4 of 4:


http://web.mac.com/alexwitkowicz/iWeb/Portfolio/Sports_files/Stage%204%20church.jpg

my two favorites are this one and Warthog's dog pic (just adorable and great shot). dipstick, i love the vivid colors and energy in this pic... allez allez allez!! :) also you could say the church in the background is a metaphor for the racers, their religion is the sport etc.... and i think the shadow a rider makes is pretty neat looking, nice to see that in there.

this contest is really cool. Thanks again brice for setting it up. I took some dumb shots this weekend with my little point and shoot and while i'm so far from being competitive in this it is ridiculous, it was still fun having a direction/creative thing to capture.

[warthog]

Two from last night:

Double disc motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/169441069-O.jpg

Catching Disc Motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/169441024-O.jpg

Both taken with my new 80-200 2.8. Just getting the feel for the lens. It is a tough one at night with moving targets. Did really well in the dusk light though.

[Fuzz]

Blackbird in flight
Date taken: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Tamron 18-200mm
ISO: 200
Shutter speed: 1/60s
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal length: 200mm
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28422&d=1183571607

[Deep Days]

#1
http://stormrider.smugmug.com/photos/169351790-L.jpg
2007-06-25, ISO 100, f/5.6, 10s

#2
http://stormrider.smugmug.com/photos/169351804-L.jpg
2007-06-26, ISO 100, f/22, 1s

There are some great entries in here! Let's hope this keeps up.

You win.

Edit: Not sure if the following is an entry or not, as (of course) I'm having technical difficulties and may not be able to view and possibly upload several more potential entries before the deadline. If I can't post before the deadline, consider this entry #2.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z179/DeepDays/IMG_4565.jpg

* File size: 160103 bytes
* File date: 2007:07:04 17:56:39
* Camera make: Canon
* Camera model: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
* Date/Time: 2007:06:21 17:46:47
* Resolution: 480 x 640
* Flash used: No
* Focal length: 64.7mm (35mm equivalent: 408mm)
* CCD width: 5.72mm
* Exposure time: 0.0012 s (1/800)
* Aperture: f/4.0
* ISO equiv.: 50
* Exposure bias: -0.33
* Whitebalance: Auto
* Metering Mode: center weight
* Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing
I shot from the boat and may very well have used a polarizer...

Entry 1, resized:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z179/DeepDays/motion4.jpg

* File size: 108048 bytes
* File date: 2007:06:25 19:54:48
* Camera make: Canon
* Camera model: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
* Date/Time: 2007:06:25 17:05:23
* Resolution: 640 x 480
* Color/bw: Black and white
* Flash used: No
* Focal length: 20.7mm (35mm equivalent: 130mm)
* CCD width: 5.72mm
* Exposure time: 0.025 s (1/40)
* Aperture: f/3.5
* Whitebalance: Manual
* Metering Mode: center weight

[Shepherd Wong]

My last entry. Friend's band.
http://shepherdwong.smugmug.com/photos/168004522-L-1.jpg

[addict]

Damn, all mine are inelligible due to time. Sucks for me shooting on slide film, it's usually 6 months till they're digital. Nice shots from everyone else though!

[amyzilla]

#1
http://stormrider.smugmug.com/photos/169351790-L.jpg
2007-06-25, ISO 100, f/5.6, 10s


I love this one... the scene is gorgeous, and the lighting is perfect.

[Grange]

#1
http://stormrider.smugmug.com/photos/169351790-L.jpg
2007-06-25, ISO 100, f/5.6, 10s



Am I the only one a little turned on from this photo? :tdo13:

[StormRider]

Thanks for the comments all. Grange, you might want to see someone about that.

[Junker]

#1
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6164072-md.jpg

Manual
F/8
15s
ISO 100
17mm

#2
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6164073-lg.jpg

Aperture Priority
F/8
1/400s
ISO 400
200mm


#3
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6164071-lg.jpg

Aperture Priority
F/22
4s
ISO 100
21mm

All three photos involve Lake Tahoe in some way. The 1st and 3rd are at the lake, and 2nd is of an air tanker getting loaded with retardant for the Angora Fire.

[amyzilla]

My fireworks photos aren't as good as Junker's, but I'll post them anyway.

I was on a pontoon on the middle of the lake, so these aren't very steady... :p

http://www.rakibird.com/amybowen/fireworks2.jpg
F/4.5
2.1 seconds
ISO 100

http://www.rakibird.com/amybowen/fireworks4.jpg
F/4.5
2.3 seconds
ISO 100

http://www.rakibird.com/amybowen/fireworks1.jpg
F/4.5
3.4 seconds
ISO 100

[Junker]

My fireworks photos aren't as good as Junker's, but I'll post them anyway.

I was on a pontoon on the middle of the lake, so these aren't very steady... :p


Shooting from a moving boat adds another element of motion. After all, that is the theme. I like that you can see the mountains, and sky in your shots (I would shoot at a higher F/stop to increase depth of field though). I think that it makes the photo a little more interesting. Instead of pretty colors in blank space. I wish Tahoe would have set them off in a little more light...

[warthog]

Too late for one more?

Night Ultimate Motion:

http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/170201769-L.jpg

[rehabit]

Photo's taken with a Cannon s530 7-3-07.
Before
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/2007/07/120x120/biglines_77506.jpg
After
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/2007/07/120x120/biglines_77507.jpg

Somewhere on 395 N. at about 85 mph :FIREdevil
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/2007/07/120x120/biglines_77508.jpg

[Deep Days]

http://www.rakibird.com/amybowen/fireworks1.jpg
F/4.5
3.4 seconds
ISO 100


Love the colors in this one. Definitely a nominee, IMO. Who's/what's in the foreground?

[amyzilla]

Thanks for the comments, Junker and DD. The lights near the bottom are from all the other boats. That thing in the foreground is the pontoon's fish finder - oops, I took a few pics before realizing it was in the way.

The background = trees and clouds pretending to be mountains :)

These were my first attempt at fireworks photos. Next time I'll have to try it on solid ground, with a smaller aperture & longer exposure.

[AstroPax]

Pool Break Motion:
http://adaps.smugmug.com/photos/167780205-L.jpg

Considering the subject matter, I think this is the best so far.

So cool, in fact, I think I'll attempt to create something similar...at some point in the future.

Edit: cept I would shoot the flash with a Rear-curtain sync.

For example,

Front-curtain sync:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d70/b_11/img/03_pics_01.jpg


Rear-curtain sync:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d70/b_11/img/03_pics_02.jpg

-Astro

[smalls]

Considering the subject matter, I think this is the best so far.

So cool, in fact, I think I'll attempt to create something similar...at some point in the future.

2nded on both counts. it takes my vote.

i really want to try this out with a flash on the cue stick. now to find someone with a pool table...

[powderwhore]

I'll play. These were all taken on the 4th of July.

The Family Fireworks:
http://www.andykorpi.com/portfolio/images/fullsize/4th2007.jpg

http://www.andykorpi.com/portfolio/images/fullsize/4th20072.jpg

http://www.andykorpi.com/portfolio/images/fullsize/4th20073.jpg

[warthog]

Considering the subject matter, I think this is the best so far.

So cool, in fact, I think I'll attempt to create something similar...at some point in the future.

Edit: cept I would shoot the flash with a Rear-curtain sync.

For example,

Front-curtain sync:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d70/b_11/img/03_pics_01.jpg


Rear-curtain sync:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d70/b_11/img/03_pics_02.jpg

-Astro

Wow, thanks man, that means a lot coming from the best Nikon man on the board.

It is not eligible, due to timeframe, though. I don't want to cheat.

[brice618]

I'm mad that photo is not eligible... i'm picking the 5 right now voting thread to start soon.

[amyzilla]

http://www.andykorpi.com/portfolio/images/fullsize/4th20072.jpg

Ooo, I love this one

[Tippster]

I found one that fits the category, but unfortunately isn't eligible since it's not within the time frame.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Redbuell/Bonaire%202007/SunsetDance.jpg

[Roo]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/757211208_a4a6039da9_b.jpg

Taken yesterday on the Tour de France Prologue in central London.

[Roo]

Every photo I take with that camera has that dirty, gritty texture when viewed at full size. It's a Fujifilm 5200 (5.1MP) and I tried turning the ISO dpown to 100 to help reduce the grain effect but to no avail.

Any tips?

[amyzilla]

Every photo I take with that camera has that dirty, gritty texture when viewed at full size. It's a Fujifilm 5200 (5.1MP) and I tried turning the ISO dpown to 100 to help reduce the grain effect but to no avail.

Any tips?

Have you tried shooting in RAW mode to see if the noise is still there?

[Roo]

I'll give that a try tonight.

[skadams.ca]

How'd that work Roo?? I have the same camera and the same problem - let me know if you fix it