POTN Powershot Speed Challenge #12 - Motion

[Stefan A]

Challenge #12 - Motion

I am looking for shots that suggest motion. These don't necessarily have to be frozen action shots, although these certainly imply motion. Good composition of still subjects can imply motion as well as subjects already in motion. Or maybe the camera is in motion. Whatever technique you choose, I want to see the subject and/or background move.

If there is anything unclear about the contest, please post a new thread. But lets try to keep the thread clear of posts other than photos until the end. Good luck!

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To submit, click "Post Reply" and put your Photo Name in the Subject Line. Don't forget your Camera Model.

Post until Monday noon GMT, April 3, 2006
Photo Submissions

1. Camera -- Any Canon Powershot Series Camera (SD, A-series, S1/2, & S-series only...No Pro 1's!!!)

2. Time -- any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.

3. Size -- Photo must be EXACTLY 800 pixels on the longest side and no more than 200K in size with NO BORDERS. Here is some help for resizing your photos in Photoshop - http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...9&postcount=26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=663519&postcount=26)

4. Post-Processing -- do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.

5. Posting --
* ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.
* Photo Name in the message subject line.
* Camera model.

6. Notes -- Name and camera you used and any other information pertaining to the photo...location, photo tips, brief EXIF data ect.

7. Commenting -- No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed, comments can be made in this thread.Time

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

New Topic ... After winner is declared.
Posting Starts ... Right after topic is announced.
Posting Stops ... Monday noon GMT
Winners Announcement ... As soon as possible after the contest has been closed.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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POTN Powershot Challenge Info & Winners List and Rankings: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=133933 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133933)
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Hosting

1. The Challenge Host is the winner of the last challenge.

2. Choose a topic and list any special rules -- but DO NOT POST a photo.

3. Post the topic in a thread with this title: “POTN Powershot Speed Challenge #XX -- [TOPIC]”

4. At the end of competition, choose a Winner and two Runners-up and explain why the photos were selected. Comments on other photos are nice but not required.

5. Post these in a thread titled “POTN Powershot Speed Challenge #XX -- [TOPIC] -- Winners.”

6. Winner starts with Rule #1 above.

7. If the winner can't be contacted and doesn't respond by Wednesday noon GMT, the second-place winner will host the challenge.

[nwyman]

Strike!

S2 IS
with TCDC58B

Aperture Priority Mode
Ap 8.0
Tv 1/'500
ISO 200
EC =.3
AWB
Hand held

[O_T]

Blended Motion-
powershot A610
Av mode
f/4.5
ISO 400
Ap 4.34
Tv 4.91
AWB
cropped w/ psp
Neat Image

[snowrdr]

Canon S2IS w/TC-DC58B
Av Mode
F/6.3
1/200sec
ISO 50
Focus set to Continuous
IS set to Panning

http://www.pbase.com/image/57963158.jpg

[teekay]

A95
http://community.netidea.com/teekay/temp/PencilSharpening.jpg

[Jeece]

Canon S2 IS
Tv: 1 second
Av: 8.0
Camera on a table to stabilize (had to shot it quick though) :confused:
Rezise, slight rotate, crop, contrast.

http://www.jeece.net/photo/IMG_0806-2.jpg

Hope it's got enough motion in it! :D

[G M Fude]

Neither Mark Webber or I are going to win, but at least the shot is topical! Taken during Practise session 3 at the Australian F1 Grand Prix, today.
Canon S80, fully zoomed out, 1/200 sec, f5.3. Shot cropped.

[Salsa]

Canadian Flag- Backyard Flagpole

Canon S2 IS
F 4.0
P Mode
ISO 50
1/640


http://salsa33.smugmug.com/photos/61910811-L.jpg

[Diminished29]

Canon A610

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e347/Diminished29/POTN%20Contest/waterdrop2_filtered.jpg

[john a]

S2-IS

Overcast day; wet (parking lot) track; OSU SAE formula race car

http://www.johnaltendorf.com/photography/misc/gray_day_racing2.jpg

[Edd S]

Here is my submission. I know the photos aren't the best in the world, but this is to be motion, remmeber! Facing the sun yesterday (that's why the photo quality is so poor), I got this picture of a duck landing in the water. I just had time to set the camera to multiple shots and started firing away.

Title: Coming in for a Landing!
Camera: Canon S2 IS
Settings: Not sure, I had to take them whatever setting it was on.

Comments: I gave him an 9.5 on the landing

Picture 1 - Flaps out - landing gear down - good steady approach
Picture 2 - We have splashdown - wings tucked in - nice form
Picture 3 - wings crossed (for drag) - sharp left turn to complete the stop


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/Edd_S/duck_land2.jpg

[_SBradley_]

Waterfall Layer Cake
PowerShot S70

[Desi]

Jump
S1 IS

[Stefan A]

The contest is officially over now. I will have the results later today.

I just want to say that I am really impressed with all the entries. Some meet the contest's requirements better than others, but they are all great shots.

Stefan

[Stefan A]

Again, congratulations to all the entries. They are all great shots. But there are a few that stand out to me. Obviously, my decision is based on how well the photo captures motion. But with so many good ones, I had to also use other criteria to judge, like exposure, originality, composition, etc. So, here you are:

1st place - snowrdr - "Screamin’" - The subject is so clear yet the background has a consistent motion blur. Add to that the placement of the motorcycle on the right of the image and the angle of the rider and motorcycle. It "screams" motion.
2nd place - Diminished29 - "making a splash" - Throughout POTN, I have seen these shots and this one is one of the best I have seen. I would like to see any slr owner say anything bad about point and shoots after seeing this. Very clear and the timing was great. The splash and the wave really move.
3rd place - teekay - "Pencil Sharpening" - I really like the motion blur of the hand. The subject is very original and I think the lighting is neat looking. The angle of the composition also adds to the movement.

Stefan

[John C]

Very well done to the winners - I had loads of ideas for this comp, but they all failed in the execution of them, so congratulations to everyone who managed to get their concepts into a finished shot!

[_SBradley_]

Well done, everybody! I thought this week's challenge showed the highest standard of any so far -- which is really saying something, as it was a touch subject! :D

As for me, I had a hectic week, so I didn't get much time to spend on anything. I did get to visit some waterfalls for a couple of hours on Saturday (and, trust me, there was a LOT of water in motion after the recent rain we've had!). Even after that, it was a bit of a last minute thing: I finally got to download the photos from my camera around midnight Monday and had a quick, five-minute Photoshop session before bed. :lol:

[Stefan A]

The waterfall looked great - no need to "apologize" for it. In fact, one of my co-workers saw the photos and liked yours the best.

In fact, I certainly hope nobody feels slighted by my choices. Every one of them implied motion. But I really had to split hairs on this.

Stefan

[john a]

I enjoyed all the photos. And thanks to Stefan for runnin' the show this week.

- John

[teekay]

Tough job well done, Stefan A, as every entry had a different interpretation of motion and all were good, so thanks for third place.

I was tempted to try an animated GIF since I couldn't see any rule against it and it would have *really* shown motion, but am now glad I didn't ;)

[snowrdr]

Thank you Stefan for choosing Screamin' for 1st place! :D
That was one of those shots where everything came together nicely. On that day I had taken a few other panning shots before hand and wasn't really satisfied with my results. So I made a few setting changes and then tried to be as smooth as possible following the bike as it exited Turn 9 at Portland International Raceway.
Congrats to Diminished29 and Teekay for their great takes on the Motion theme.

I also liked Simon's and Desi's shots as well. Simon, you should fly us all in for a photoshoot at that location... :mrgreen:

I will get the next challenge up on the board tonight.

[_SBradley_]

The waterfall looked great - no need to "apologize" for it. In fact, one of my co-workers saw the photos and liked yours the best.

Heh! :D

In fact, I certainly hope nobody feels slighted by my choices. Every one of them implied motion. But I really had to split hairs on this.

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that. Good hosting, and good judging, in my opinion. Thanks for doing a great job! :)

I also liked Simon's and Desi's shots as well. Simon, you should fly us all in for a photoshoot at that location... :mrgreen:

It certainly is a great spot! I just love the way you can see five or so "levels" of waterfalls back into the distance. :)

And, by the way, I loved the bike shot! I knew that was going to be hard to beat the moment I saw it. ;)

[O_T]

Hey everyone! A hearty congrats to all of the winners and everyone that entered.
I really liked the escalator shot and the one of the little race car on the wet pavement. The cones showing motion at perfect intervals was very attractive.
I really thought my idea was cool, and it probably was. I thought it would be fun to try something abstract, if that is what it is at all. I just need to learn how to take a photo.......lol
I'm learning, and enjoying the little contests each week. Congrats again to the chosen entries.

[snowrdr]

Challenge #13 is now up... :D

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=155380

[Desi]

Congratulations to all the winners!
Snowrdr - Your photo was fab!
Gosh - i'm really impressed at what our little cameras can do.
diminished29 - i loved your photo as well, and would love to hear more about how you took that.
congrats again, and yes, this weeks challenge certainly was just that - a challenge.
again, i'm impressed!

[Salsa]

Congrats to the winners! :) Amazing photos!!!

snowrdr - Wow:-)What else needs to be said!

Diminished29 - I am in awe of this photo. I still go back and look at it:-)

teekay - I also liked the motion blur of the hand. Good work!

I also was intrigued by the escalator of Jeece's and was Desi's yours made me smile:-)

All great motion photo's!!!

[Diminished29]

Hey sorry I haven't responded any in the past two weeks. My sister just had a baby a few days ago and thats been keeping me occupied. She's a sweetheart. I'll be starting a thread about her probably sometime later today so you guys can see her.

Stefan MUCH thanks for the 2nd place, that water picture took me a while to get since I don't have a tripod I had to use a very high shutter speed and pretty much just use trial and error.

Desi..what I did was a used a bowl, filled it near the top with water and put two of my fingers in there. I then focused, lifted my fingers and waited for the drop to come, and tried to time it right as it hit the water (easier said than done)

I had the zoom out all the way on these as well and used manual mode. Like I said though its MUCH easier if you have a tripod and a shutter release and what not and eye dropper, which is pretty much the setup that the DSLR guys use.

Again much thanks for all the compliments I'm glad you guys liked it. Dave congrats on 1st your picture was amazing as usual.