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Challenge: Abstract Motion via Camera (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
Location: NY
Date: Jul 2, 2012
Aperture: 16
ISO: 3200
Shutter: 2 seconds
Date Uploaded: Jul 2, 2012

 So, i get to play with camera movement to create abstract motion, and i really dig the idea. I felt like i wanted to do this with something spectacular and lucky enough, my coworkers town was having fireworks this past weekend.

I went there, had a good time, took some pictures and really rather than the standard tripod exposure, played around with it. a lot. I liked the 2 second over the more exposed 5 second shots and less exposed 1 second shots. we got really good seats close to the fireworks so it was awesome - i was a little afraid the shockwaves might damage my camera/lens.

Quite excited to ribbon on my third challenge. I won't lie, I was hoping for top 20 with this one, but did not think I'ld make top 3 by a longshot. Thank you all for your votes, this definitely helps the confidence. First time i m doing a validation - hope it goes well.

A print version of this is now available (being reviewed actually). Currently, i believe the best cut is a 12x8. I have a 10x15 version prepped if there is demand, but theres a bit more negative space in it that i feel changes the image a bit.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 64
Avg (all users): 6.5882
Avg (commenters): 7.2500
Avg (participants): 6.1563
Avg (non-participants): 6.7857
Views since voting: 3673
Views during voting: 172
Votes: 102
Comments: 17
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Nikon D7100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 07/23/2012 09:02:34 AM
Huge congrats on the first ribbon, Devinder, and with your third entry no less! Great abstract, lots of fun to look at :-)
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OM System OM-1
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 07/12/2012 05:11:14 PM
congrats on your first ribbon! very nice abstract (reminded me my school days physics lab with analog oscilloscopes :))
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 07/12/2012 04:08:13 AM
Really attracted to this!
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Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 07/11/2012 05:18:36 PM
Congrats on the yellow!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 07/11/2012 11:00:09 AM
Congratulations,nice work.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 07/11/2012 09:21:52 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon. Great shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 07/11/2012 09:14:40 AM
Great idea to use fireworks for this image. The resulting lines and patterns created a very interesting abstract. Congrats on the yellow!
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OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
07/11/2012 08:46:31 AM
Congrats on the ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X100T
Lensbaby 2.0
 07/11/2012 08:43:14 AM
Congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 07/11/2012 07:44:30 AM
Very dynamic, indeed. COngratulations on your first ribbon and new PB.
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 07/11/2012 06:41:37 AM
Congratulations! What a fabulous, exciting shot!
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Nikon D7100
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 07/11/2012 03:49:00 AM
Congratulations!!!!
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 07/11/2012 02:48:30 AM

I PLEASED THIS SO WELL FOR YOU AND A GOOD START FOR YOU AT DPC AS YOU ARE NEW SO YOU DONE REALLY WELL...EXCELLENT FROM SHEZ
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 07/10/2012 11:13:07 PM
wonderfully complex
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 07/10/2012 05:51:31 AM
I like this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 07/05/2012 11:41:14 AM
Top 5
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 07/04/2012 08:49:21 AM
I really love this. Would make a killer large print.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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