>> dgrin challenge 15, movement <<

[Andy]

dgrin challenge 15, "movement"

i'm really a big fan of movement in a still photograph. sometimes, the movement is the main subject of the photograph, other times, it's a subtle component, and sometimes, it may be simply a key "extra" element, one that takes some careful viewing and appreciation.

movement is everywhere: dance, running a race, rolling the dice....a skier schussing down the moguls or flying through the air...a flock of birds...a car speeding up, or slowing down... a fox caught on the run, a hand dealing cards for poker. candles in the wind, the moon rising through the sky...a game of 8-ball...the clock ticking...the snow falling... wind-blown hair...marilyn monroe's dress being blown up to her waist...a spinning top, a game of marbles, a kite flying in the air, wildflowers swaying in the wind. playing the piano, writing a letter, painting a picture...throwing a pot on a wheel.....oh there are possibilities everywhere!

to me, a really successful "moving" image is one that doesn't necessarily "freeze" the action but rather, *shows* the action! well, i think you get the idea ;)... this challenge is wide open, so long as your image is a "moving" one!

here are some examples to get you started (http://www.moonriverphotography.com/gallery/112614)

a few comments and changes to note: the number of entries has been reduced from three to one. why? to encourage us as photographers to become better at self-criticism. you'll have plenty of opportunity to have your "potential entries" reviewed and critiqued by your peers in the "challenge 15 comment and critique thread." that thread is right here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=16215#post16215)

please read carefully all of the challenge rules, they have been updated. the challenge rules are right here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=12854#post12854)

finally - a word about the challenges. these are opportunites for us to all grow as photographers. to think outside the box, to try new techniques and styles, and to learn from each other. let's make them a positive experience for everyone, by encouraging participation, by contributing your comments and constructive critique to others, and by having a great time.

***this thread, right here, is the one into which your official challenge entry should be submitted***

so get out there, and find some movement. but most of all, prepare to learn and have fun!

enjoy (challenge) photography,

[SURFPHOTO]

My friend letting his eMOTION getting the best of him
Spain. Shore break!!

[mystic7]

Is this ok? Can I do this? ;-)
M7

[SeeMoon]

http://see-moon.smugmug.com/photos/5424867-L.jpg

[lynnma]

Quick Drink

[MainFragger]

This fish decided to go:

Around the World in .8 Seconds

[dugmar]

I'll have to go with this one, captures the movement the best out of all of mine. The rest from my weekend are here: http://dugmar.smugmug.com/Sports/23480

This one is simply titled "Racer"

-Doug


http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/5324355-M.jpg

[ondrovic]

Saturday morning at Grand Central (a last-minute trip to NYC for me)

[Shakey]

I am finding this challenge very... challenging. So far this is my personal best out of at least 200 movement shots. So here goes nothing.

Title: Yesterdays Snow
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/5401114-L.jpg

[Seamaiden]

Alright, you guys'll have to look for the motion, but it's there! I've taken to calling the bees that come to "The Watering Hole" "the girls", and some of the girls are caught here mid-flight. Can you see which ones?

http://www.talktothehand.org/modules/PNphpBB2/files/wateringhole2-8.x.6.jpg

Oh yeah, forgot to add that, not only did I go about this whole submission thing wrong, but I did nothing more than resize the photo. <shrug>

[cmr164]

Finally ready with a submission. The EXIF data is stripped but clicking on the image will pull up an unmodified jpeg with the EXIF still in place.

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/nhis_040620_267_es.JPG (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/nhis_040620_267.JPG)

[jimf]

http://www.frostbytes.com/gallery-albums/june-2004/CRW_3625.sized.jpg

jim

[VespaFitz]

http://dukegirl.smugmug.com/photos/5251095-L.jpg

[damonff]

Water on the Street

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/5423566-L.jpg

[DavidTO]

Allright, well hopefully I'll have time to get out and shoot some more before this challenge is done, but for now...

Happy Feet (Final)

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/5479637-M.jpg

[spockling]

Here's my first ever photography contest entry.

[Sandy]

This is my submission for the movement challenge. http://sandra.smugmug.com/photos/5524727-L.jpg

[snapapple]

This is my entry.

http://snapapple.smugmug.com/photos/5516895-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

Summertime


http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/5551316-L.jpg


Photography by Ginger, now doing "still lives" that move, can one ask for more in life than absurdity........... June 28, 2004

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/5491340-L.jpg

[tmlphoto]

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/5424582-L.jpg

[Bryan]

http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/5508599-L.jpg

[dragon300zx]

Well I wanted to give this one a shot. Haven't had much time lately but I am hoping to get back out and shooting more photos all the time again soon (specially being as I just started dating a photographer and if things keep going good I'm sure we will both be shooting all the time). So here is my entry. Taken at 1am after 5 red bull's and a few shots of yager but I still like it anyways lol. Oh and surprising 15 drunk 20 some year olds at 1 am with a bright flash bulb isn't a good idea in case you ever find yourself in that situation. I'll save that photo for another day though.

The Dance.

[hog]

"Smokey moleskine"

http://dkapp.smugmug.com/photos/5565961-M.jpg

[lynnesite]

Charge!
http://lynnesite.smugmug.com/photos/5568047-L.jpg

[pathfinder]

So many good entires for Movement. Great images have been posted. I will submit "Girl on a Log" for mine.

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/5569412-L.jpg

[dkapp]

My entry for this contest stems from a fear deeply embedded since childhood. Now maybe my grandparents will understand why this ride is so evil.

http://dkapp.smugmug.com/photos/5568909-M.jpg

Dave

[rutt]

17 June 2004, Expos vs Braves in the Newton South Little League playoffs.

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/5575220-L.jpg

[digismile]

http://digismile.smugmug.com/photos/5579520-L.jpg

[AltPro]

"My Life"

http://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/photos/5526691-L.jpg
ginette

[wxwax]

Gave it a lot of thought and some image tweaking.

Kids in Puddle
http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/5582126-L.jpg

[bham]

Homewood Skater

http://mcleod.smugmug.com/photos/5399286-M.jgp

[Andy]

My friend letting his eMOTION getting the best of him
Spain. Shore break!!

this is a great action shot, surf. it shows the ability to freeze the action rather than emphasize the action. i like the shot for what it is, but to me it doesn't convey movement in a still image.

[Andy]

Is this ok? Can I do this? ;-)
M7

boy i do like this shot. you froze him in mid-air, very cool. but it doesn't show the movement to me. i also like the classic composition, and the use of empty space (the beach) is great.

[Andy]

Quick Drink

just edged out, lynne ;) i like the effect. was this done via zooming out or via ps? either way, it's very good.

[Andy]

This fish decided to go:

Around the World in .8 Seconds

main, i would have liked to see the fish a bit less blurred... it's very abstract this way, which i think would work if the blown area wasn't distracting me. i applaud your creativity on this shot, for sure :wink

[Andy]

I'll have to go with this one, captures the movement the best out of all of mine. The rest from my weekend are here: http://dugmar.smugmug.com/Sports/23480

This one is simply titled "Racer"

-Doug


http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/5324355-S.jpg

there *is* some slight movement in the wheels but otherwise this comes off as a frozen shot - to be applauded as a fine action shot...

[Andy]

Saturday morning at Grand Central (a last-minute trip to NYC for me)

great application of technique but for me the shot is too underexposed to have an impact. i have shot 1000s of shots in gct and it's a great venue for movement. thanks for warming my heart with this shot :wink

[Andy]

I am finding this challenge very... challenging. So far this is my personal best out of at least 200 movement shots. So here goes nothing.

Title: Yesterdays Snow
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/5401114-S.jpg

you've caught the movement here in the water, for sure. i am even ok with the high-key nature of the shot and the blue toning... i think to make it a fantastic shot there needs to be some more interest... a bonus feature .. for the veiwer. nice job. -- andy

[Andy]

Alright, you guys'll have to look for the motion, but it's there! I've taken to calling the bees that come to "The Watering Hole" "the girls", and some of the girls are caught here mid-flight. Can you see which ones?

http://www.talktothehand.org/modules/PNphpBB2/files/wateringhole2-8.x.6.jpg

Oh yeah, forgot to add that, not only did I go about this whole submission thing wrong, but I did nothing more than resize the photo. <shrug>

a fun image and yes, i can see some of them "moving" .. i think this image lacks some contrast, some "punch" if you will. it's quite nice but was not as good as the other finalists. keep up the good work!

[Andy]

Finally ready with a submission. The EXIF data is stripped but clicking on the image will pull up an unmodified jpeg with the EXIF still in place.

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/nhis_040620_267_es.JPG (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/nhis_040620_267.JPG)

photoshop fun - and i do like that - this image, i wasn't sure if they were moon-men or not... and subject to my left almost looks like giving the finger :wink anyhow, i applaud the effort but this was just too abstract i think...

[Andy]

http://dukegirl.smugmug.com/photos/5251095-S.jpg

perfect for an advertisement - and i mean that - but it doesn't convey "movement" to me ... a fine stop action shot though!

[Andy]

Water on the Street

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/5423566-S.jpg

either level it off or go more at an angle.... but the little bit of off-angle distracted, rather than added, for me. composition was too central for me, too.

[Andy]

This is my submission for the movement challenge. http://sandra.smugmug.com/photos/5524727-S.jpg

a fun shot, great expression :wink the pic suffers from central and "straight-on" composition though... get off to 45 degrees behind the batter next time ... the ball could be more blurred, too. a good effort though!

[Andy]

This is my entry.

http://snapapple.smugmug.com/photos/5516895-S.jpg

i see movement... this shot got edged out by the other finalists. well done.

[Andy]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/5491340-S.jpg

boy do i enjoy your street work, gubby! this shot could be improved by a tiny bit faster shutter, the people are just a bit too blurred imo. also it's a bit u.e. imo. a fun scene though, and perfect for the theme. keep at it, train stations are great spots for movement!

[Andy]

http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/5508599-S.jpg

hi brian - amusement parks are great places for movement! i'd like to see more here. more movement, and more of the scene, which would also open up more composition alternatives. well exposed.

[Andy]

Well I wanted to give this one a shot. Haven't had much time lately but I am hoping to get back out and shooting more photos all the time again soon (specially being as I just started dating a photographer and if things keep going good I'm sure we will both be shooting all the time). So here is my entry. Taken at 1am after 5 red bull's and a few shots of yager but I still like it anyways lol. Oh and surprising 15 drunk 20 some year olds at 1 am with a bright flash bulb isn't a good idea in case you ever find yourself in that situation. I'll save that photo for another day though.

The Dance.

maybe if you'd had one less jagermeister shot :wink you would have included a teenager or two in the shot - which imo would have improved this immensely. a good effort though, fire is hard to shoot well. keep it up.

[Andy]

"Smokey moleskine"

http://dkapp.smugmug.com/photos/5565961-S.jpg

good compo, can see the movement here. edged out by the finalists.

your pic is hosted on dkapp's website... are you related :wink

[Andy]

My entry for this contest stems from a fear deeply embedded since childhood. Now maybe my grandparents will understand why this ride is so evil.

http://dkapp.smugmug.com/photos/5568909-S.jpg

Dave

they *are* sceeery and you did a good job of conveying that.... this shot juuuust got edged out. great work, keep it up!

[Andy]

http://digismile.smugmug.com/photos/5579520-S.jpg


a fine effort - love the expression and the movment. it's a bit frozen for, me, but i did see the foot movement. also, the shot could use some breathing room at the bottom.

[Andy]

"My Life"

http://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/photos/5526691-S.jpg
ginette



ginette, this is very cool, good movement in an abstract-y way. i think i'd like a wider scene if you aren't going to include part of the train that's recognizable. good effort!

[Andy]

Homewood Skater

http://mcleod.smugmug.com/photos/5399286-S.jpg

a fun, abstract-y take on the theme. just edged out by the other finalists. keep up the good work!