Ch.63 Diff ideas

chandi · Apr-24-2006, 10:47 AM

Hello all

Struggling to come up with creative ideas for Ch.63, and here's my two main attempts so far. Please do let me know which direction you think I should take and refine. Thanks!

Idea 1 - Train zooming out of the station (20 second exposure) EXIF

Idea 2 - Strobed walking (30-second exposure, multiple flashes as the subject walked past) EXIF

And ofcourse, this is not for submission, but I was playing around with a pen torch and writing in thin air is fun for sure

Charbu · Apr-24-2006, 03:51 PM

The train shot! I really like the effects. The only thing I see that detracts my eye is the bush in the right corner and the bright light of the sign in the upper right corner. The shot of the guy walking is also very good. Has all the elements of the challenge, but the eye catcher is the train shot.

maegandougherty · Apr-24-2006, 04:40 PM

These are both great! I guess I like #1 best. Nice colors.

adrian_k · Apr-24-2006, 10:34 PM

The strobe idea is excellent (and unusual) but the train photo is better. I'm sure there's room for improvment in the strobe shot but I'm sorry, I have no suggestions.

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Originally Posted by chandi

Hello all

Idea 1 - Train zooming out of the station (20 second exposure) EXIF

Idea 2 - Strobed walking (30-second exposure, multiple flashes as the subject walked past) EXIF

Dee · Apr-24-2006, 11:45 PM

I like that one the best.

The strobed walking is neat, and good execution of the idea but it just lacks visual interest.

twinbnj · Apr-25-2006, 04:09 AM

#1 the train is the one I like - great motion capture. I like the bright colors - this shot grabs your attention.

ultravox · Apr-25-2006, 04:40 AM

Agree. #1 is also my choice.

chandi · Apr-25-2006, 10:52 AM

Thanks guys - I'll go with the first theme. I'll do a reshoot and try to get rid of the distractions (like Charbu has pointed out, the bright bush in the foreground is distracting even to me).

davev · Apr-25-2006, 11:06 AM

I'm with the rest of them, the train is best of the group.

I like the idea of the strobe, but I think it has to have more action and
something that stays still to anchor it. Something like the golf swing shot,
or the tennis serve.

The train shot is just a bit to bright. A ND filter would maybe help.

sayntbrigid · Apr-25-2006, 10:39 PM

I really like #2. it makes me chuckle

its just a wee bit dark I think.....easily fixed

MarkSB · Apr-26-2006, 12:18 PM

In #1, crop out the blue phone on the right. You'll have a good, square-format entry.

nalvarez · Apr-27-2006, 11:14 AM

Great pics. The first one has great motion and color!

Apr-24-2006, 04:40 PM	#3
maegandougherty Big grins Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 91	These are both great! I guess I like #1 best. Nice colors. __________________ Maegan http://maegandougherty.com

Apr-24-2006, 11:45 PM	#5
Dee Major grins Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,972	The train I like that one the best. The strobed walking is neat, and good execution of the idea but it just lacks visual interest. __________________ http://www.deegolden.smugmug.com http://www.twitter.com/deegolden Check out my photo stamps http://www.zazzle.com/deegolden/ Check out my blurb book http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/119594

Apr-25-2006, 04:40 AM	#7
ultravox Such a beginner... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bucharest / Romania Posts: 775	Agree. #1 is also my choice. __________________ Cristian. It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. - John Lennon.

Apr-25-2006, 10:52 AM	#8
chandi Big grins Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 72	Thanks guys - I'll go with the first theme. I'll do a reshoot and try to get rid of the distractions (like Charbu has pointed out, the bright bush in the foreground is distracting even to me). __________________ http://chandi.smugmug.com Sony A100 \| 11-18 \| 28f2.8 \| 50f1.4 \| 100f2.8 Macro \| 135f2.8 \| 400f5.6

Apr-25-2006, 11:06 AM	#9
davev Just chillin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mn. USA Posts: 2,617	I'm with the rest of them, the train is best of the group. I like the idea of the strobe, but I think it has to have more action and something that stays still to anchor it. Something like the golf swing shot, or the tennis serve. The train shot is just a bit to bright. A ND filter would maybe help. __________________ dave. www.davev.smugmug.com A couple of cheap cameras, a couple of cheap lenses. Once you learn how to adjust your camera, you can take it out of RAW mode.

Apr-24-2006, 10:47 AM	#1
chandi Big grins Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 72	Ch.63 Diff ideas Hello all Struggling to come up with creative ideas for Ch.63, and here's my two main attempts so far. Please do let me know which direction you think I should take and refine. Thanks! Idea 1 - Train zooming out of the station (20 second exposure) EXIF Idea 2 - Strobed walking (30-second exposure, multiple flashes as the subject walked past) EXIF And ofcourse, this is not for submission, but I was playing around with a pen torch and writing in thin air is fun for sure __________________ http://chandi.smugmug.com Sony A100 \| 11-18 \| 28f2.8 \| 50f1.4 \| 100f2.8 Macro \| 135f2.8 \| 400f5.6 Last edited by chandi; Apr-24-2006 at 02:11 PM.

Apr-24-2006, 03:51 PM	#2
Charbu Loving Digital Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 78	The train shot! I really like the effects. The only thing I see that detracts my eye is the bush in the right corner and the bright light of the sign in the upper right corner. The shot of the guy walking is also very good. Has all the elements of the challenge, but the eye catcher is the train shot.

Apr-25-2006, 04:09 AM	#6
twinbnj Major grins Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 271	#1 the train is the one I like - great motion capture. I like the bright colors - this shot grabs your attention.

Apr-25-2006, 10:39 PM	#10
sayntbrigid eternal apprentice Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Niagara Falls NY Posts: 381	I really like #2. it makes me chuckle its just a wee bit dark I think.....easily fixed __________________ True happiness is wanting what you have http://avatars.imvu.com/sayntbrigidii

Apr-26-2006, 12:18 PM	#11
MarkSB Big grins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 95	In #1, crop out the blue phone on the right. You'll have a good, square-format entry.

Apr-27-2006, 11:14 AM	#12
nalvarez Outhere Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 151	Great pics. The first one has great motion and color! __________________ www.outhere.smugmug.com

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