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whisperwolf · 11th Oct 2008, 12:07

edit: POTM entry changed to the latest pic with different angle, background and slightly more movement

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First entry from me this month. Newton's cradle taken in lowish light with slow rear sync flash.
POTM entry

and another from the set

C&C always welcomed. Its the only way to learn.

ssR · 11th Oct 2008, 12:11

very cool. i like #2 more actually. much more motion in it and the angle makes the pic far more interesting

Smilodon · 11th Oct 2008, 13:54

Nice

I wish the shadows was a bit less noticeable, and the actual motion was a bit more noticeable.

Maybe try a darker background (not entirely black, though) and a bit more light? This will also bring out more detail in the black cradle.

Shadowed_fury · 11th Oct 2008, 14:50

Love them both, #2 is the winner. Great idea!

TNash · 13th Oct 2008, 00:11

ooo I like the second one, very well composed. Certainly more pleasing to the eye.

mvagusta · 13th Oct 2008, 01:22

+1 for #2

I'd probably crop it so that the motion blur is centered instead of centering the cradle. There is also a bit more motion blur in pic #1, and if #2 had a tiny bit less shutter speed so the blur is about as visible as it is in #1, it would make #2 even better i think.

OleJ · 13th Oct 2008, 17:31

Not too crazy on the wooden background but #2 is surely the best of the bunch. You could have fooled me into thinking it was a render. Nice job!

whisperwolf · 14th Oct 2008, 21:31

Had a bit of a reshoot trying to get an angled shot I liked more and using a different backdrop
What do you think? starting to want a remote flash to be able to kill shadows on backdrops now

supermonkey · 14th Oct 2008, 21:54

I like your most recent version, but I think I would like it even more without the vignette. The vignette doesn't really do much for this shot because the subject is strong enough to hold my attention without the visual aid forcing me into the center of the frame.

-monkey

Shadowed_fury · 14th Oct 2008, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermonkey

I like your most recent version, but I think I would like it even more without the vignette. The vignette doesn't really do much for this shot because the subject is strong enough to hold my attention without the visual aid forcing me into the center of the frame.

-monkey

Totally agree

whisperwolf · 15th Oct 2008, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermonkey

I like your most recent version, but I think I would like it even more without the vignette. The vignette doesn't really do much for this shot because the subject is strong enough to hold my attention without the visual aid forcing me into the center of the frame.

-monkey

I think I perhaps over did the vignette in that one.
This is the same shot with the vignette removed

and this is with the vignette reduced to 30% opacity

I quite like the 30% shot as its just enough to take some of the shine from the wooden shelf and evens up the top corner lighting, but it could just be me.

ssR · 15th Oct 2008, 20:25

i love the last shot. you definitely got a contender for this POTM here.
well done!

11th Oct 2008, 13:54	#3
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,889	Nice I wish the shadows was a bit less noticeable, and the actual motion was a bit more noticeable. Maybe try a darker background (not entirely black, though) and a bit more light? This will also bring out more detail in the black cradle. __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

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11th Oct 2008, 12:07	#1
whisperwolf Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,194	[10/08] Newton's motion edit: POTM entry changed to the latest pic with different angle, background and slightly more movement Original post below -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First entry from me this month. Newton's cradle taken in lowish light with slow rear sync flash. POTM entry and another from the set C&C always welcomed. Its the only way to learn. __________________ "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. " Voltaire. My Flickr Last edited by whisperwolf; 16th Oct 2008 at 18:05. Reason: changed picture entry

11th Oct 2008, 12:11	#2
ssR Carbon God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 584	very cool. i like #2 more actually. much more motion in it and the angle makes the pic far more interesting __________________ Galleries: My DeviantArt \|\| My PhotoLight Gear: A620 \|\| 50D+BG-E2N \|\| Canon EF 17-40 F/4L USM \|\| Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II \|\| Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM \|\| Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM \|\|Canon 70-200 F/4L IS USM \|\| Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \|\| Manfrotto 055xprob with 804RC2 head \|\| Canon Speedlite 430EX II

14th Oct 2008, 21:31	#8
whisperwolf Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,194	Had a bit of a reshoot trying to get an angled shot I liked more and using a different backdrop What do you think? starting to want a remote flash to be able to kill shadows on backdrops now __________________ "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. " Voltaire. My Flickr

14th Oct 2008, 21:54	#9
supermonkey Space Monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,710	I like your most recent version, but I think I would like it even more without the vignette. The vignette doesn't really do much for this shot because the subject is strong enough to hold my attention without the visual aid forcing me into the center of the frame. -monkey __________________ But of bliss and of glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion

15th Oct 2008, 20:25	#12
ssR Carbon God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 584	i love the last shot. you definitely got a contender for this POTM here. well done! __________________ Galleries: My DeviantArt \|\| My PhotoLight Gear: A620 \|\| 50D+BG-E2N \|\| Canon EF 17-40 F/4L USM \|\| Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II \|\| Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 USM \|\| Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM \|\|Canon 70-200 F/4L IS USM \|\| Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \|\| Manfrotto 055xprob with 804RC2 head \|\| Canon Speedlite 430EX II