Canon DSLR Speed Challenge #153--Passion

Canon DSLR Speed Challenge #153

Passion


Passion is the topic. To put this quite simply, subject matter and interpretation is wherever you want to take it...just be mindful of POTN's posting guidlines.

This challenge begins when posted, and will end at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time Thursday, 08 July 2010. Winner of this challenge will be announced shortly thereafter.


Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:


1. Camera - Any Canon DSLR Camera
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 - Please visit Image Posting Rules.
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 & lens used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used.
6. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
7. Have questions, PM me.
8. Have FUN!


One challenge every week, on the following schedule:


* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Thursday, 08 July 2010.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.


Previous Winners

Jason C

Passion for the game

and the swing, The teacher and the student.

Centering for the challenge...

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Fight Camp

Can't get Enough Swimming

50D & 135mm lens@ f9
Shutter 1/1000 ISO 320

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Canon Rebel XSI / Canon 70-200 F4 L
Exposure - 1/2500 at F4
Focul length - 70mm
ISO - 400

Passion For Tango

Passion For Tango

Camera: Canon 5D
Lens:EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Tv: 1/1250 Sec
Av: f/5.0
Focal Length:190 mm
ISO Speed:200
Exposure: Manual

My Passion

40D, f/7.1, 1/2000, iso 500@400mm

4x4 Passion

4x4 Passion

IMAGE LINK: http://johnbdigital.co​m/blog/jeep/4x4-passion.htm

Locked on target

Xsi, 85mm 1.8 @ f/2.8 1/125 sec ISO 200
It may look desaturated and to contrasty mainly because im still working on color management with internet explorer.

Competion is now over, I am currently finishing up my post...stay tuned.

Jason C

Thank you all for your submissions to this week's challenge, Passion.

First, some words and then the Runner-Up and winner selections. Critique that I give is based soley on my likes and preferences, and is purely subjective...


Allen: Spot on exposure, and wonderfully composed. The compression of the 200/2 L is something to behold, and isolates the subjects from the background nicely...even though the background is uncluttered and scene representitive. Well done.

Flores: This is a tough shot, since you're dealing with a background that can blow out easily. The player's face is a little dark, still. I would also prefer a little more rule-of-thirds composition even if it includes some other players. Your depth of field is good, so attention would still be drawn to your subject if he were composed to the right. Still, good photo.

Chris: I like the kinetic energy of your submission, but I would have liked to see a landscape composition showing more of the kick boxer's body and his energy. I realize this is a gym with equipment and other people, yet these are still distractions to your subject's energy, perhaps some post to black out the background and stay color (perhaps desaturated) to focus full attention to your subject. Still, nice shot.

Mo: Cute shot, and well done in keeping the highlights from blowing out. Nicely done.

Ingerson "PCD": Nice freezing of the moment. With my own personal experience shooting motocross I tend to prefer pan shots more, whether the rider is on the ground or airborn. Once again, motion and kinetic energy captured for the viewer of the image to experience the moment. Nice shot.

Steven R.: Live music energy, I like it it. I like how your composition frames the musicians with the background art in the gallery. But the depth of field has the gutairist with hair in face in focus, whereas the vocalist who's shredding the mic is oof. Just something to remember when shooting wide open in low light venues. Nice shot.

Ed: Ahh, the tango. Eyes locked, two bodies moving as one. Wonderful composition and post. In my opinion I think cropping the top dead space and fully centering the subjects would work, since the couple IS the main the center of this tango world. My opinion. Well done.

Monty: Excellent capture, you serve your passion well.

John B.: Nice shot. I'd sure like to see that Jeep wompn' with a big ol grin from the driver...that would be cool.

jpepper23: No worries about the desat and contrast, I lke them in your capture. Very cute shot that is nicely composed, dof is spot on and background is not distracting. The only thing I'd love to see is the ball entering the frame...but I still know it's coming. Well done.


Once again, thank you all for taking the time to submit your photographs to this challenge, you've all presented some very nice captures.


Runner-Up: jpepper23


Winner: Ed

Ed, challenge #154 is now in your hands.


Jason C

Very good choices and thanks for the kind words.

Thanks for the crit and I really liked Eds take on it. One of the few non-sports related images. WTG Ed. Good job Jason on the judging and great job Ed (nice conversion).