This was a lot harder than I thought. Had to have someone help me tape the camera to my head. I ended up having it jammed and taped just below my chin. There was no chimping during this shoot. Wish I could, then I'd see I needed a faster shutter speed. The D70's wireless remote was not reliable so I ended up using the self timer and getting really dizzy...over and over again. Just a little disappointed with the results but no time to reshoot.
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a great capture, everything adds to this image (the white in the top left and right corners). Only drawback, and it is very minor is the focus on her face is a bit soft. Great expression....I don't even want to know how you captured this.
Saw a very similar photo in a magazine a few years back, except there was a field of yellow flowers in the background. It's a fun shot though and not an easy image to capture. Good motion blur and a great expression on the subject's face.
Good Job. I was almost going to do a shot with this in mind. I don't have any children or know anyone well enough to ask to borrow their's, so I neglected to pursue it. My inspiration was from this image by Gary Friedman.
//www.friedmanarchives.com/Children/pages/Spinning%20in%20Air.htm
From talking with Gary, I understand it is a very difficult shot to nail. He had to do about thirty takes, and almost threw-up.
Portrays the complete joy of spinning. Aesthetically and technically nothing much. In fact, the idea is pretty much overused in this series. I think it is the best only because it shows such joy.
Me too! STOP! This is excellent and in the true spirit of the challenge. If wishes came true, I would have hoped for more focus on the wonderfully giddy face of the child - saddly I can't imagine how this would be done...bet then her legs say it ALL! I hope you do well and I will look for this one when the scoring is over... 9
Aww, cute! I really want to find out how this is done - I keep seeing pictures on DPC with totally blurred backgrounds, but the subject in focus, and they still mystify me.
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