Aero-nut Challege #29

[aero-nut]

Ever want to do this?

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13581511-M.jpg

Ok, I suspect this probably wont be my submission, but it sure was fun taking the photo. :noob

This is a tough challenge. I'm still trying to find the right subject. grrr

[Sandy]

Yep, has felt that way many times.

[TheSenator]

You should have a slower shutter and add some movement to the hammer. That'll strike a nerve with just about everyone.

[rainforest1155]

You should have a slower shutter and add some movement to the hammer. That'll strike a nerve with just about everyone.Yeah, that would be a hammer-picture and I would like to see how it turns out.:rofl
Never the less great idea, I'll try to remember it and show you my results when the time comes. :D

Having second thoughts...I think there's no need for movement, that would possibly disturb the great composition. I would stick with this one..your laptop will thank you and never make anymore mistakes (user errors excluded in this warranty). :deal

Bye,
Sebastian

[Tim Kirkwood]

Maybe boot the computer and take the shot just when the windows logo pops up. Add a little reason to the beatin!:D



Tim

[John Mueller]

Yep!

[aero-nut]

<grin> Thanks. Good suggestions. Maybe if I can somehow get the infamous "blue screen of death" to appear....oh wait...it's not that hard....

:grim
:dgrin

[aero-nut]

A little photoshop'ing can make it so much more satisfying. :D
http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13624421-M.jpg

[cletus]

Aero,

I think you have a great concept for the challenge. With a little work you're going to have something really, really good. If you decide to run with this concept, I have some suggestions:

Try a reshoot with a plain background (a big piece of construction paper or the like)
When reshooting try to get the hand, hammer and laptop in focus. Might be tough to do, but I think it would be worth the effort.
Make sure there that the laptop doesn't get cut off at the bottom of the frame.
Pull the sticker that's 3/4 off all the way off :D

[aero-nut]

Aero,

I think you have a great concept for the challenge. With a little work you're going to have something really, really good. If you decide to run with this concept, I have some suggestions:

Try a reshoot with a plain background (a big piece of construction paper or the like)
When reshooting try to get the hand, hammer and laptop in focus. Might be tough to do, but I think it would be worth the effort.
Make sure there that the laptop doesn't get cut off at the bottom of the frame.
Pull the sticker that's 3/4 off all the way off :D

Ok, I'll give it another go. Thanks for your comments. I wasn't thinking it was good enough to submit, but I guess there's no harm in trying. And yeah, that sticker has been threatening to come off for a while now. I guess it is time for it to go. :D

[landrum]

I really like this idea. I can't wait to see your next go at it.

[lynnma]

hows it going? looking forward to seeing this shot as well. Good advice from Cletus, this could turn out really really well :D

[snapapple]

I'm a little late here. But, I looked through the whole thread and was left hanging. You really seem to be on a roll here. The idea is great. The execution is comming along, I think. Looking for your entry. I think it will be terrific if you follow Cletus' directions. :thumb

[aero-nut]

Sorry to leave you all hanging. :D
Don't you hate it when things like work and bad weather put a damper on your hobbies? Grrrr :huh

You all have some excelent suggestions.. Thank you so much.. I plan on going nuts with trying them out this weekend. Stay tuned....

[aero-nut]

Ok, I finally got a chance to do some experimenting with this shot. This is my first attempt at a "studio" type setup for a shot. It took several tries, but I ended up with two shots that I was reasonably happy with. It was challenging trying to get both items in focus, but after some aperture tweaking and flash adjustments, I was starting to feel like I was close.


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13912627-L.jpg


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13912613-L.jpg


If you have any comments/pointers.....please post them. I'm really enjoying trying some new things here, but not sure if I'm on the right track.

Thanks.

[cletus]

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13912613-S.jpg
This is the one :clap :clap

[wxwax]

Yes, I agree. I see that you submitted it, and I think you made the right choice.

[aero-nut]

Or is it better to have the "Windows XP" Logo up? :D


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13914586-L.jpg

[wxwax]

Or is it better to have the "Windows XP" Logo up? :D


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13914586-S.jpg

The Xp is a good idea, but you've changed the exposure, doesn't look as good.

[aero-nut]

The Xp is a good idea, but you've changed the exposure, doesn't look as good.
I agree with you. I think high-intensity blue LEDs on the laptop threw off my white balance too. I shot this one in RAW and just couldn't seem to get the right compensation. Oh well.

[wxwax]

I think high-intensity blue LEDs on the laptop threw off my white balance too. I shot this one in RAW and just couldn't seem to get the right compensation. Oh well.

:nod The blue is too much. Can't you just Photoshop the XP logo onto the screen of the shot you've submitted?

[patch29]

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/13912613-L.jpg




The Aftermath. :evil

http://patch29.smugmug.com/photos/4911211-M.jpg

[aero-nut]

The Aftermath. :evil


:roll

That's awsome! I hope whatever that laptop did was bad enough to justify its gory death. It must have been satisfying.

[wxwax]

You killed it dead. :lol3

[patch29]

You killed it dead. :lol3

It was not mine. I only took the photo the night after a rally took an interesting turn and a young lady did this damage. I think it did not work, at least I hope so. I was not there when it happened. I always wondered what one looked like inside. :rofl