whatcha think?

breakingnews · 08-21-2006, 07:22 AM

I really like this photo, but my aunt doesn't. Nor does my cousin. But I'm probably biased.

sproglet · 08-21-2006, 02:12 PM

A tripod is useful at lower shutter speeds and would have given a sharper image.

glatt · 08-21-2006, 02:17 PM

I think it's a neat effect that the arm on the right is a little stick arm. The colors are cool too. Sort of vivid. It's interesting to look at. I wouldn't say that I like the picture, but it's fine. Nothing wrong with it.

sproglet · 08-21-2006, 04:22 PM

Now you mention it, she does appear to have a large salad fork for a left arm.

But if I'm honest, if it was one of mine, it would be bound for the recycle bin. The background blur spoils it as does the under-exposure.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2006, 08:49 PM

Looking at it I have no idea what, why, who, how or when, so this one is not worth a thousand words....it tells me nothing.

But, it's really cool to look at. I like the colors (I'm a sucker for electric blue), the shapes, and the possibilities for vivid scenarios. I'd call it artistic. Hell, I'd call it art.

Beestie · 08-21-2006, 09:02 PM

I like the colors. But when the background is as blurry/out-of-focus as the subject, artistic benefit of the doubt gives way to the assumption that the shooter sneezed as he shot.

Bullitt · 08-21-2006, 11:26 PM

I think the composition is spot on, so are the colors. Would have been nice to have a higher ISO so you could have used a faster shutter speed and been able to control the blur.

breakingnews · 08-22-2006, 12:16 AM

Yeah this was about 10:30 pm ... was on a sort-of date, no tripod with me.

Initially I was shooting this concert/dance thing at like 1600 1/100, but then they dimmed the lights and out came these fire dancers. I changed to 400 1/50 or so to try and get some motion blur ... didn't really have time to check how these images were exposing. Most were too blurry, and in some the dancers were moving slow enough that it worked; but this image I immediately noticed and marked as my favorite of the bunch. Yeah, definitely wasn't by any means a concentrated effort, but as an impromptu shot I thought it wasn't bad.

She's doing a routine with a chinese yo-yo that's on fire.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-22-2006, 06:03 AM

If the background wasn't blurred, it would draw the eye away from the star.

LabRat · 08-22-2006, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakingnews

chinese yo-yo that's on fire.

Aaahh! I was stumped at what the orange spring-like swirl was. Thnx!

Oh, and BTW good to see you again BN. I was about top post an APB out, as I hadn't seen you posting in awhile. How's things?

breakingnews · 08-22-2006, 10:13 AM

Yeah, now that I look at the photo again, it's just a blurry snapshot. Oh well. Next time.

Things are alright - moved to a new city so I could explore both myself and something different. Only problem is that I've been eating my ass off in Taipei ... but the days here are so long that I don't have much time to exercise. What is a man to do??

xoxoxoBruce · 08-22-2006, 07:39 PM

You're working in Taipei?

footfootfoot · 08-23-2006, 09:09 PM

I like it as an abstract, I'm not too concerned with "what is happening"

compostionally it is well balanced, and the colors are quite pretty. If the person was more recognizable, but still blurry, you'd ahve one of those perfect National Geographic shots.

I think it is pretty cool.

08-21-2006, 07:22 AM	#1
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xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Looking at it I have no idea what, why, who, how or when, so this one is not worth a thousand words....it tells me nothing. But, it's really cool to look at. I like the colors (I'm a sucker for electric blue), the shapes, and the possibilities for vivid scenarios. I'd call it artistic. Hell, I'd call it art. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I like the colors. But when the background is as blurry/out-of-focus as the subject, artistic benefit of the doubt gives way to the assumption that the shooter sneezed as he shot. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

08-21-2006, 11:26 PM	#7
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	I think the composition is spot on, so are the colors. Would have been nice to have a higher ISO so you could have used a faster shutter speed and been able to control the blur. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

08-22-2006, 12:16 AM	#8
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Yeah this was about 10:30 pm ... was on a sort-of date, no tripod with me. Initially I was shooting this concert/dance thing at like 1600 1/100, but then they dimmed the lights and out came these fire dancers. I changed to 400 1/50 or so to try and get some motion blur ... didn't really have time to check how these images were exposing. Most were too blurry, and in some the dancers were moving slow enough that it worked; but this image I immediately noticed and marked as my favorite of the bunch. Yeah, definitely wasn't by any means a concentrated effort, but as an impromptu shot I thought it wasn't bad. She's doing a routine with a chinese yo-yo that's on fire. __________________ Gone crazy, be back never.

08-21-2006, 02:12 PM	#2
sproglet small in a big way. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The British Empire Posts: 94	A tripod is useful at lower shutter speeds and would have given a sharper image.

08-21-2006, 02:17 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I think it's a neat effect that the arm on the right is a little stick arm. The colors are cool too. Sort of vivid. It's interesting to look at. I wouldn't say that I like the picture, but it's fine. Nothing wrong with it.

08-21-2006, 04:22 PM	#4
sproglet small in a big way. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The British Empire Posts: 94	Now you mention it, she does appear to have a large salad fork for a left arm. But if I'm honest, if it was one of mine, it would be bound for the recycle bin. The background blur spoils it as does the under-exposure.

08-22-2006, 06:03 AM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	If the background wasn't blurred, it would draw the eye away from the star. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-22-2006, 10:13 AM	#11
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Yeah, now that I look at the photo again, it's just a blurry snapshot. Oh well. Next time. Things are alright - moved to a new city so I could explore both myself and something different. Only problem is that I've been eating my ass off in Taipei ... but the days here are so long that I don't have much time to exercise. What is a man to do?? __________________ Gone crazy, be back never.

08-22-2006, 07:39 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You're working in Taipei? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-23-2006, 09:09 PM	#13
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I like it as an abstract, I'm not too concerned with "what is happening" compostionally it is well balanced, and the colors are quite pretty. If the person was more recognizable, but still blurry, you'd ahve one of those perfect National Geographic shots. I think it is pretty cool. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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