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Levitation
Levitation
rjkstesch


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Challenge: The Paranormal (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: West Valley City, Utah
Date: Apr 15, 2008
Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2008

 While taking shots of my granddaughter, I noticed that she jumped with her arms down. When I previewed the shots, it looked like she was levitating - hence the photo.

I purposely cropped the top of her head to emphasize the rise. Knowing that DPC doesn't like this type of crop, we'll see what happens.

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Kodak C613
 04/22/2008 09:27:16 AM
the overall sharpness of your photo makes it stand out
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
 04/21/2008 10:59:28 PM
So that's what it is! I thought it was always me! ;]:]
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus Stylus 770 SW
 04/21/2008 12:07:25 PM
I really love this because i can't figure out how it was done (unless you used a harness or something...) Still, i like the bright colors against the blurred grey background and the detail looks great.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2008 08:34:53 PM
Very clever 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 04/18/2008 08:57:39 PM
Wow, amazing...: ) 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7 V
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
 04/18/2008 09:46:35 AM
Nicely done, but I think you need to crop lower or higher, rather than crop 1/4 of her head.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 04/17/2008 11:32:46 AM
Too bad we can't see her face and her surprise at being able to levitate.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300s
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 04/17/2008 11:29:35 AM
I assume this was a jump? It would be better if the head wasn't cut off. This way it looks like she might be held up (and painfully) by the head.
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
 04/16/2008 09:25:51 PM
Nicely done. Would have preferred a complete levitator rather than a headless one. :) But great lighting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon
 04/16/2008 08:52:05 PM
Your young model has an excellent levitation pose! Well captured.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7 IV
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 04/16/2008 03:32:50 PM
Not sure I like the head levitating out of the frame but I like the idea and the pose looks fairly natural, good job
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 04/16/2008 01:57:04 PM
Instead of Levitation it should say Super Girl. It looks like she is taking off instead of Levitating. Otherwise the photo is in focus and the colors look great.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D200
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD Aspherical IF for Nikon
 04/16/2008 08:49:43 AM
How many shots did this take??
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus E-3
Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital
 04/16/2008 07:06:46 AM
Not sure, but something doesnt sit right with me. I keep wanting to see the top of her head to see where the string is attached.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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