A Bad Break

[4labs]

My billiards skills need even more work than my photography skills.. Criticism/advice/opinions always welcomed

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/16566787-M.jpg

[Angelo]

Try Snooker!!! :D

I think this is a GREAT shot.

[Steve Cavigliano]

4labs,

I agree with Angelo. Great shot, great timing :thumb :thumb I wouldn't even think of attempting a shot like this, so I've got no suggestions for making it better. Bravo :clap


Steve

[Andy]

you can't go wrong with me, with a shot that shows movement in a still image :D well done!

:clap

[wxwax]

Love the idea. The balls which aren't moving seem soft. Tripod? Higher ISO/shutter speed? Flash?

[KMCC]

Your shot reminded me of one that I'd taken a couple of years ago. I like yours better than mine, but I don't think I'll ever be able to reproduce a 9-ball break where the 9 ball remains motionless like this one did. [Click on image for EXIF]

http://kent.smugmug.com/photos/16615805-L.jpg (http://kent.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=16615805)

[4labs]

Angelo Thnxs for looking I always apreciate your comments..

[4labs]

Steve..My wife was watching an some dumb movie and I was bored so I figured why not..

Sid I was using a tripod I think the balls were moving ever so slightly I used a tripod .. Iso 1600 F22 @ 1/1.3 secs. 2.8 7--200mm lens @ 160mm

I used a self timer and tried to time the break as the shutter opened.. I have to say it took me about 50 tries to get a decent shot. No flash just some dim lighting overhead.

Andy.. I always apreciate your comments and can see why most of us want to take pictures like yours..

Kmcc I like your shot too ..I doubt I can reproduce this shot but was fun trying