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plummet
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09.02.06 blademeister

7th
plummet
by blademeister


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Henry Dondi 11-Sep-2006 14:50
Very imaginative, it really makes the viewer feel as though he/she is falling.
ctfchallenge06-Sep-2006 14:08
this is so cool. tight hands add the tension to this already scary shot. nice work. -Abstract
ctfchallenge06-Sep-2006 13:49
Wow - This looks very scary! It definitely is "down" and you really went to a lot of effort for this shot. Good one! CJ
bosephus 05-Sep-2006 16:15
Nice perspective, although I hope you didn't hurt yourself taking this picture :).
ctfchallenge04-Sep-2006 14:04
Blade, your description of how you did this is making me nervous. Please be careful!
--Mary Anne
blademeister04-Sep-2006 02:03
Appreciate the comments everyone. I tried a re-shoot today and failed miserably; the lighting was all wrong. So I may do another take yet before the challenge is up if the opportunity presents itself. For those interested in how I actually took the picture. Take a look at the pictures below.
http://www.pbase.com/blademeister/image/66244648
http://www.pbase.com/blademeister/image/66244728

After getting exposure the right, I wrap the camera strap around my head which causes the camera body to press right up against my mouth. With the timer on, I lean over the edge with both hands stretched out and hope it turns out.
elips03-Sep-2006 18:52
Great concept, Blade, and nicely carried out! Definitely on topic! Yikes! ~Sharon
arminb03-Sep-2006 17:44
cool one...hm...released the cam with your teeth while falling? ;o))
ctfchallenge03-Sep-2006 17:31
Good shot, Blade. It reminds me why high places make me nervous.
--Mary Anne
Brent 03-Sep-2006 15:34
Nice image and idea blademeister. Just a thought if you do reshoot; I wonder if a more contorted look to the hands might add more drama?
blade 03-Sep-2006 15:26
I may re-shoot this. In take after take, I could never get the arms and hands just right.
janewigginsphotography03-Sep-2006 13:46
Well done Blade :) jano
Rod 03-Sep-2006 10:49
You almost need to show some white knuckles for this shot, Brrrrrrr it gives me the shivers:-) It's looking down init:-) Nicely done Blade.