I realize this is my first post so this is with some apologies for being a bit brash. I've just purchased a new D5100 and have been lurking quietly for a while now. I promise to do a proper introduction later this weekend (and ask some "hopefully" intelligent questions). As far as the photo, this goes back a few years and was taken with an old Olympus general use 5mp camera I no longer own. I have the original at home and will update with specific settings etc when I can get to the exif info. thx

Hi superduckz,

I feel a bit of a fraud being such a newbie myself, but just thought I’d say “welcome”… and also to AlxCar and TravelnLass who I think are also relative newcomers.

It’s not compulsory to add shooting info and most people don’t, so don’t feel you have to.
Personally I always appreciate knowing a little more on technical shots.

Hope to see more of your photos going forward.
Alan.

For consideration

Originally Posted by DsrtVW

DsrtVW,
Love this!
Am I correct that it is HDR and the blades are from the multiple shots? If so, great idea!

Originally Posted by Alans Grin Hi superduckz, I feel a bit of a fraud being such a newbie myself, but just thought I’d say “welcome”… and also to AlxCar and TravelnLass who I think are also relative newcomers. Alan.

Yes, yes, big WELCOME superduckz (and mighty nice entries!)

And thanks too, to Alan for the welcome - but of course after the confounding "thumbnail" fiasco, why I feel that we've been pals since childhood. ;)

Truly some stunning entries here - I'm humbled to be mingling among such remarkable talent!

1. StormRunner launch


2. Gravitron In Motion


3. Hot summer's eve fun.

I love the enthusiasm on this round and there are some really great pictures from everyone, but just a gentle reminder – as I’ve previously said in this thread, if you submit more than 3 images as allowed by the rules of the competition, then I’ll only consider the first three.

The rules are listed in the first posting on this thread – sorry, I didn’t make the rules.

Alan. (Judge)

Sorry- missed the limit. Fixed.

Originally Posted by Tybrad Sorry- missed the limit. Fixed.

No Worries,

Alan

PS – Nice shots.

Originally Posted by DsrtVW For consideration

I’m intrigued by this shot, any chance of some more detail on how?


Alan

Originally Posted by dnie DsrtVW, Love this! Am I correct that it is HDR and the blades are from the multiple shots? If so, great idea!

This was done with the in Camera Multiple shots Nikon D300 I was not going for HDR but trying to capture motion on early DSS challenge. I cant remember but I am pretty sure it was all the same exposure 4 frames combined and punched up contrast and saturation

Originally Posted by Alans Grin I’m intrigued by this shot, any chance of some more detail on how? Alan

Long shutter 4/10 with added flash I believe rear curtain

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COMPETITION CLOSED
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This mini challenge is now closed.
I'll hopefully post results tomorrow evening (UK).

Yikes, this is going to be easy (not).

Alan

Originally Posted by DsrtVW This was done with the in Camera Multiple shots Nikon D300 I was not going for HDR but trying to capture motion on early DSS challenge. I cant remember but I am pretty sure it was all the same exposure 4 frames combined and punched up contrast and saturation

Thanks, I just found those blades interesting.

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COMPETITION RESULTS
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I've posted the results here ....

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=227895

Alan