Winner - Challenge 71 - MOTION

Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
edited September 1, 2006 in The Dgrin Challenges
Congratulations to the winner of Challenge 71; John :clap :clap

"Swaying"
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A big thank you to all who participated. There were many fine entries. Also, thanks to all who took the time to vote.
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  • ajgauthierajgauthier Registered Users Posts: 260 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2006
    congrats!
    congratulations! I liked this image from the beginning, it really takes me to a place where I am swinging on a hammock in the shade!

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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2006
    Congratulations, John! Fun shot! By the way....was this hand-held? rolleyes1.gif
  • Alaska shutterbugAlaska shutterbug Registered Users Posts: 91 Big grins
    edited August 26, 2006
    Congratulations. Great shot.

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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2006
    thumb.gif A great original idea john..congratulations
  • JohnJohn Registered Users Posts: 19 Big grins
    edited August 26, 2006
    Thanks!
    Wow, this is awesome, thanks everyone!

    To answer a previous question, it was handheld. I was using the canon 24-105 f/4L and I really wanted to give the IS a challenge. It took a few shots but I finally got one with the hammock sharp.

    It was great to see other's concepts on the topic, there were a lot of great shots!

    -John
  • twinbnjtwinbnj Registered Users Posts: 271 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2006
    Great shot - Congratulations ! thumb.gif
  • sayntbrigidsayntbrigid Registered Users Posts: 381 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    saurora wrote:
    Congratulations, John! Fun shot! By the way....was this hand-held? rolleyes1.gif

    Laughing.gif....or is it photoshop? rolleyes1.gif

    Great photo.......congrats clap.gifclapclap.gif
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,244 moderator
    edited August 28, 2006
    Great concept for this challenge, John. Congrats!
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  • athosathos Registered Users Posts: 237 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    god bless you if that is handheld.

    i get crisp shots at 1/4 second handheld and trying very very hard to be still while firmly planted on terra firma, with 3rd generation IS on a 17-85IS lens - and most forums seem to verify that is about the lowest shutter speed one can go with steady hands.

    most cant go that slow of a shutter speed and get very very sharp results. and that is abut the limit pretty much for anybody.

    3rd generation is is good for 3 stops.

    taking a shot at 1/3 of a second while on a swinging hammock while holding it or resting it on your body that is in a form of motion, and coming out tack tack sharp. well, i tip my hat off to you sir.

    the shot was a great concept. fit the theme perfectly.

    and you have the steadiest balance and hands on the planet to boot. you should go for fighter pilot in the air force :D
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  • ultravoxultravox Registered Users Posts: 776 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    clap.gif1drinkCongrast! Well done.
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  • BendrBendr Registered Users Posts: 665 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    Great job! Excellent pic!

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  • lynnesitelynnesite Registered Users Posts: 747 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    What athos said in his last paragraph. Congrats!thumb.gif
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  • JohnJohn Registered Users Posts: 19 Big grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    athos wrote:
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    and you have the steadiest balance and hands on the planet to boot. you should go for fighter pilot in the air force :D

    Thanks! I think I will stick with photography though, less people shooting at me and all... :uhoh

    -John
  • NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
    edited September 1, 2006
    outstanding shot, and I also admire the clarity!
    Everytime I come look at all the photos I am amazed...clap.gif So hard to choose!
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