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08-FEB-2008 Neo

Fall In Line

My go at an oldy but a goody: http://www.pbase.com/ctfchallenge/image/3070126

If this challenge has taught me anything it is this: When I see the winning photo and wonder why didn't I think of that -- well the truth is just thinking of an idea is not enough. The beauty is in the execution. I think I came up a bit short on this one.

Canon PowerShot G6
1/6s f/3.2 at 8.0mm hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Feb-2008 14:51:43
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot G6
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length8 mm
Exposure Time1/6 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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janewigginsphotography09-Feb-2008 23:41
Neo - I would definitly bring the focus forward. Does the G9 have continuous shooting? If so, and you had a helper to start the dominos to fall, you might have a few shots at different areas of the fall that you might like. jano
Guest 09-Feb-2008 13:08
Thanks. The focus was the hard part (well after the timing). I focused too far back and the sharp focus was lost in the movement of the dominoes. If I can bring myself to reshoot I will bring the center of focus forward.
aam1234 09-Feb-2008 08:41
I'm guessing Neo didn't use a tripod, looks like a little motion blur to me. The exposure is good though, especially with white/bright subjects.
Rod 09-Feb-2008 06:44
Was it your intention to not have any of the domino's in focus Neo? The exposure looks good mate.
ctfchallenge09-Feb-2008 05:52
Nice take on the original!
Penny Street
aam1234 09-Feb-2008 05:46
I'm with Claire, the finger and the falling last piece add sense of movement here. Good job, Neo.
Guest 08-Feb-2008 20:54
Claire, this took more attempts than I care to admit to, and I am still not happy with it. When I restore my patience I might try a re-shoot.
ctfchallenge08-Feb-2008 20:01
I'm imagining huge amounts of patience must be needed for this shot - and you could probably happily never see a domino again. Wel done for persevering - I especially like the fingers in shot giving a sense of action..claire