DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
"Flying High" to the Finish Line
"Flying High" to the Finish Line
dolphnz8


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study XII (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Location: Mill Creek, Hampton, Va
Date: Aug 19, 2006
Aperture: f16
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Sports, Action
Date Uploaded: Aug 31, 2006

 My favorite event of the summer. The 80th National Hydroplane Races in Hampton, Va. These Jersey Skiffs are a blast to watch. This boat was going approx. 67 mph as it passed me by. The rider was pulling up the flag as they were about to cross the finish line...in the air.

Statistics
Place: 390 out of 684
Avg (all users): 5.5112
Avg (commenters): 6.6154
Avg (participants): 5.4907
Avg (non-participants): 5.5926
Views since voting: 779
Views during voting: 345
Votes: 268
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 09/06/2006 12:22:37 AM
wow, look at that air! crazy...those people are crazy! 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko
 09/05/2006 12:39:17 PM
Excellent point of view and well done on getting the action stopped cleanly and still having background motion.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 09/05/2006 05:48:46 AM
Good capture, I would have liked to see more sea (couldn't resist :))Seriously, I think it needs some more space in front.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 09/05/2006 03:00:28 AM
Wowsers, a pretty cool, and technically well done shot. Nice job, great capture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 09/04/2006 03:21:48 AM
Great action shot with good shutter speed
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 09/02/2006 09:28:59 PM
That's a rather punchy little boat.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/02/2006 05:08:47 PM
nice capture. good job at stopping the motion.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus E-3
Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED Zuiko Digital
 09/02/2006 04:58:20 PM
Nice stop action
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/02/2006 03:47:50 PM
nice stopped motion im not fond of the POV its pretty straight on but wonderful colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
 09/02/2006 08:59:37 AM
Wow. Good air. Have you ever tried panning a shot like this? It might be really cool.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D200
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 09/01/2006 05:08:48 PM
SWEET. way to freeze the action, i can still read everything!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-D60
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 09/01/2006 12:21:28 PM
Excellent stop motion! Nice catch!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D50
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 09/01/2006 11:16:29 AM
this is sweet!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Theme: Classic / Light / Dark
Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/16/2026 09:25:43 AM EDT.