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Postby Big V on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:33 pm

Was having a conversation with Daniel at last nights Adelaide night shoot about timing in photographs.thought I would post these two examples..
The axe
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The human cannonball
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Postby DionM on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:36 pm

Here's another example:
http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=9174

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Postby DionM on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:38 pm

On a serious note, I sometimes am indecisive about certain shots that stop the action. It just makes things look weird, ie the woodchopping shot could be 'staged' (not criticising, just discussing).

Eg in motor racing, too high a shutter speed stopping the action can sometimes make it look 'staged' too - unless the car has serious attitude or something else to give it away (tyre bagging on a dragster to indicate it is launching, rather than parked).

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Postby DanielA on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:38 pm

:shock:
You sure can time your shots.
Very impressive.

What's your trick :?:

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Postby Big V on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:42 pm

Daniel, I spend some time watching the events to get an idea of what is going on and then you develop a feel for what is about to happen..
DionM, I konw what you mean but on the woodchopping it is a bit hard to pan as I do on my motorsport shots.
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Postby Big V on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:46 pm

Maybe this one, with the wood chips flying gives a better sense of the action..
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Postby nat on Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:55 pm

Gee....I like that last one BigV. Those flying woodchips make a big difference.
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Postby Geoff on Sun Sep 11, 2005 3:32 pm

The last one takes the cake!
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Postby DionM on Sun Sep 11, 2005 3:36 pm

Yup. like the flying woodchips 8) You can also see more of the guy swinging the axe and the effort he is putting in; couldn't see that in the first axe one.

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Postby Sheetshooter on Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:25 pm

I concur with all that has been said regarding frozen moments.

Big V, you mention that you are using the 300D - but which lens? There is a beautiful acutance to these shots seldom seen in a lot of work.
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Postby Big V on Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:01 pm

Streetshooter, these were all shot with my favourite lens, the Sigma 80-400 OS. I can hand hold this puppy at some insane slow speeds and still get crisp images. Dolllar for dollar it is a very good lens which will compete with most kids on the block and more importantly, I have learnt to use it!!!
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Postby mudder on Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:50 pm

G'day BV,
The first couple didn't do much for me but that last one is terrific! It's great to see the expression, effort and the chips and sharp as a tack and great detail too...
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Postby KerryPierce on Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:00 am

The timing on the human cannon ball is excellent. :) I agree that the 2nd shot of the lumberjack with the chips flying is more indicative of timing.
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