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29-JUN-2007 Darren Underwood (punwit)

Hot Pursuit
by Darren Underwood (punwit)

Thanks to an ultra-fast shutter speed I was able to freeze this wicked fast chase. ;-)

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Katherine Stanback's Photos09-Jul-2007 02:48
Great capture of this exciting chase scene :-) I love the sharp details!
Darren Underwood 07-Jul-2007 16:29
Thanks again to everyone for their comments. Justin, I really enjoyed your play by play, makes me wish I'd thought to include something similar when first posting. Bill, my understanding is that the glistening substance you see is a highly specialized lubricant that help minimize the friction and heat generated by the body contact with the surface at the blazing fast speed these frenetic fellows maintain. ;-)
Bill Borne07-Jul-2007 13:04
Great shot!!!! I wonder why they always leave that slime trail?
Bill Borne07-Jul-2007 13:04
Great shot!!!! I wonder why they always leave that slime trail?
Colleen Prohaska06-Jul-2007 05:36
Fabulous shot Darren. And Justin! I love the color commentary. It really sets the mood.
Arctic Fox 05-Jul-2007 00:10
Darren, not only do I really like this shot - I like what you named it. How appropriate!
Justin Miller03-Jul-2007 18:25
Wow..the guy in back is really moving flat-out! The one in front seems to have pulled up a little, probably thinking he had outraced the other (look at those wayward antennae), but he never expected the guy in back to cut across diagonally and close the distance. And with those antennae pointed determinedly forward, and his shell canted back aerodynamically, it's only a matter of time before our hero in back catches and passes his fellow shell-dweller.
Darren 01-Jul-2007 11:27
Thank you all for taking the time to view and comment. I'm gratified that you've enjoyed the bit of humor.

Max, to answer your question I'm rather gunshy about hosting another challenge. The last and only challenge I hosted took far more of my time than I wished and actually led to some stress. As selfish as that appears I'd rather avoid adding to my stress levels at this time.

Darren
Guest 30-Jun-2007 18:15
looks like they are travelling in hyperspeed look at the shell of the last one. great work
Sony Forums Challenges30-Jun-2007 17:54
The background blur must have been unavoidable with the speed of the pan you must have employed to capture this beaut! Speed rules!! Fremiet
Jerry Curtis30-Jun-2007 13:30
This one brings a smile, Darren. Well-done, indeed!
Daniel Bollag30-Jun-2007 11:12
Love the image *and the title*, punwit! -- db.
Denise30-Jun-2007 02:49
Wonderful image, Darren!!! Love the sharp focus on the snails and the wonderful DOF! Very nicely done.
Max 30-Jun-2007 02:20
Quite an amazing photograph!
Why not have it in the Elegibles?
Guest 30-Jun-2007 01:52
Love it! What a clever interpretation of the theme. Dale