>> dgrin challenge 15, movement <<

AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
edited June 28, 2004 in The Dgrin Challenges
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

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

please read carefully all of the challenge rules, they have been updated. the challenge rules are right here

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,
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  • SURFPHOTOSURFPHOTO Registered Users Posts: 4 Beginner grinner
    edited June 17, 2004
    Spain this morning
    My friend letting his eMOTION getting the best of him
    Spain. Shore break!!
  • mystic7mystic7 Registered Users Posts: 51 Big grins
    edited June 18, 2004
    The Zen of Running
    Is this ok? Can I do this? ;-)
    M7
  • SeeMoonSeeMoon Banned Posts: 355 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2004
    Wings
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  • lynnmalynnma Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 5,208 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2004
    Quick Drink
    Quick Drink
  • MainFraggerMainFragger Registered Users Posts: 563 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2004
    In an effort to One up Jules Verne...
    This fish decided to go:

    Around the World in .8 Seconds
  • dugmardugmar Registered Users Posts: 756 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2004
    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


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  • ondrovicondrovic Registered Users Posts: 74 Big grins
    edited June 22, 2004
    Grand Central
    Saturday morning at Grand Central (a last-minute trip to NYC for me)
  • ShakeyShakey Registered Users Posts: 1,004 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2004
    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
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  • SeamaidenSeamaiden Registered Users Posts: 339 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2004
    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?

    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>
    Youth and Enthusiasm
    Are No Match For
    Age and Treachery
  • cmr164cmr164 Registered Users Posts: 1,542 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2004
    Finish Line
    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.

    nhis_040620_267_es.JPG
    Charles Richmond IT & Security Consultant
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  • jimfjimf Registered Users Posts: 338 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2004
    You want motion? We got motion.
    CRW_3625.sized.jpg

    jim
    jim frost
    jimf@frostbytes.com
  • VespaFitzVespaFitz Registered Users Posts: 19 Big grins
    edited June 23, 2004
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  • damonffdamonff Registered Users Posts: 1,894 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2004
    Submission Change
    Water on the Street

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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2004
    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)

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  • spocklingspockling Registered Users Posts: 369 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2004
    Leap of Faith
    Here's my first ever photography contest entry.
  • SandySandy Registered Users Posts: 762 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2004
    71 Mph
    This is my submission for the movement challenge. 5524727-L.jpg
  • snapapplesnapapple Registered Users Posts: 2,093 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2004
    Whirligig-Patterns of Motion
    This is my entry.

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    "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." - Francis Bacon
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2004
    Summertime, where the livin' is easy........
    Summertime


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    Photography by Ginger, now doing "still lives" that move, can one ask for more in life than absurdity........... June 28, 2004
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • gubbsgubbs Registered Users Posts: 3,166 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2004
    Heading Home
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  • tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2004
    "Morning Commute"
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    Thomas :D

    TML Photography
    tmlphoto.com
  • BryanBryan Registered Users Posts: 153 Major grins
    edited June 27, 2004
    Golden Zephyr at California Adventure
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  • dragon300zxdragon300zx Registered Users Posts: 2,575 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
    The Dance
    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.
    Everyone Has A Photographic Memory. Some Just Do Not Have Film.
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  • hoghog Registered Users Posts: 9 Beginner grinner
    edited June 28, 2004
    "Smokey moleskine"

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  • lynnesitelynnesite Registered Users Posts: 747 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited June 28, 2004
    So many good entires for Movement. Great images have been posted. I will submit "Girl on a Log" for mine.

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  • dkappdkapp Registered Users Posts: 985 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
    Carousel Nightmares...
    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.

    5568909-M.jpg

    Dave
  • ruttrutt Registered Users Posts: 6,511 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
    Heading for Home
    17 June 2004, Expos vs Braves in the Newton South Little League playoffs.

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    If not now, when?
  • digismiledigismile Registered Users Posts: 955 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
    Determination
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  • AltProAltPro Registered Users Posts: 478 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
    "My Life"

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    ginette

    "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2004
    Gave it a lot of thought and some image tweaking.

    Kids in Puddle
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    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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