Chariot races were a popular pastime in ancient Gerasa (modern day Jerash) in Jordan. Attempted panning in poor light, came out as a rather ghostly, thrown into the past, image. Hope other people will see it the same way. USM, levels to bring out stronger red color.
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I suppose its a difference in artistic style, but I would have liked to seen the chariot and driver a bit better, with less blur. A bit of blur would still have given it a "traveling through time" feel, if that's what you were going for, but made it easier to enjoy. 6
Interesting effect! It seems as if you've intentionally panned beyond the typical freeze-subject pan...and to good effect! ( I recently tried this with carousel horses with so-so results.)
On the down side, the thick frame is not necessar and seems to detract from the delicate lines of the harnesses. It would be nice if there were more of the chariots in the frame as my eye keeps traveling right in hopes to see a bit more.
Overall, this appears to be a successful technique worth exploring further.
Surely those blinkers weren't in use until Trajan's triumph over the Dacians in 106 AD? ;) But seriously...excellent work. I have no idea how it was done and I don't care. Movement, action, timing, it's all there. 8 from me.
Given the history of this site fgor sharp images ruling, I hope this breaks the mold! Very nicely done. BOL I also hope ou are not hammered becasue the title is not just the date. 7 here
This would probably score higher in a "speed" challenge. Don't think people will understand what you are trying to say here. Good luck though, and it is a great shot!
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