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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 01/12/2004 11:34:04 AM · #1
thought this photo would have fared a bit better then it did. could be folks didnt see it as action, although both were shot with a fast shutter, and getting the lighting right wasn't easy.

no biggie, but though i'd post my alternative take.

entered



alternate


comments welcome.

thanks
Canon PowerShot G3
 01/12/2004 11:38:38 AM · #2
To me your submitted image is the better one: the smoke forms a nice, closed figure, whereas in the other image it just goes through the image.
I still have to say that I do not see much action though, but for itself (without the challenge topic in mind) it's just great.

Jörg
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 01/12/2004 12:02:36 PM · #3
action in the sense the smoke is constantly moving, and changing. each frame produced a different image. give it a try.

they are lit with 3 60w halogens about 6 inches from the smoke.
and 1/400th was pushing it for stop action.

i snapped about 100 frames for these two images.

i understand not everyone sees the same as me. just posting my thoughts on it.

appreciate the feedback, and glad you like ;}


Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/12/2004 12:11:19 PM · #4
To me it appears that the lighting on the second one is better and it's also sharper possibly due to the way the smoke was moving. But I like the one you entered. I like the artistry formed by the smoke, there are lines that lead the eyes on to unlike the second one where I find my eyes wandering all over the it.
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 01/12/2004 12:36:34 PM · #5
yeah thats what i thought too, but the unentered was a bit sharper.
the smoke was thicker is the reason i think. lighting was the same for both.

thanks

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