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Mike Chinnock
Nov 6, 2003
10:04 GMT
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Well done Tripanfal . . . if nothing else you certainly demonstrated inginuity, tenacity, and disipline, as well as phographic skills to capture this image. Well done putting the whole picture together. I enjoyed your results.
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tripanfal
Nov 4, 2003
21:00 GMT
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BTW -I stated up front this was cheap and easy to do this.
If you haven't seen the link on DPReview.com, Here it is.
(LINK)
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tripanfal
Nov 4, 2003
20:46 GMT
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Falco - I agree the shot is not perfectly in focus. It is the fastest my flash would expose the shot. I would also agree that that it has been done before, But hackneyed? A little harsh eh? Most of the shots I'VE seen of this were from schools, institutions and are much WORSE than this IMO as they were taken by students studying physics, not photography.
As for "being as answer to other shots of this type" and "been seen many times before" I never hear anyone say that about insect macros, sunsets, or the wonderful image of a leaf on stones shot by MikeBee. (A popular shot during Fall) As a matter of fact, I think I'm the only one that eluded to the fact that there are SO MANY flower macros in these challenges, people always find a way to shoehorn them in.
Believe me, I actually did not expect to win this due to the fact that the shot IS a little out of focus. I just wanted to bring something to the table that was a little different, something that would make people say "how the heck did he do that".
No sour grapes here and I like criticism. I believe it improves performance, as does these challenges. Like I said before, all in good fun...
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kyron
Nov 4, 2003
19:05 GMT
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I felt that this site has a penchant for this type of shot and I don't like it, but there is no doubt that it is an answer to other shots of this type. Well done! Undoubtedly into my top 10.
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dean
Nov 4, 2003
17:00 GMT
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No matter what the critics say..................I thought this was the clear cut winner. There wasn't an entry that came close. Well done and Congratulations.
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falco
Nov 4, 2003
15:49 GMT
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I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to throw a spanner in the works here & agree with Shudder on this.
I personally think that this sort of picture is a little hackneyed & has been done many many times before & a lot better than this.
I'm unsure if the many people commenting on the wonderful focus are looking at the same picture as I am? To my eyes the only thing in sharp focus is the stick!!!!
I'll accept that it probably wasn't an easy picture to capture with the s602 but that doesn't make it a good picture. Sorry.
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abaybas
Nov 4, 2003
02:25 GMT
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I'm amazed and I can't wait until you tell us this cheap and easy way to take this photo. ;) i think this definetly deserves my #1 fav spot. very good work.
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schead
Nov 4, 2003
01:04 GMT
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Great Shot! Pun intended. Wonderful focus,timing,and colour. Wanted to do similiar shot using my crossbow but hunting took precedence. Sure to be #1, at least in my book. Good luck.
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Nov 3, 2003 23:59 GMT |
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retiefdv
Nov 3, 2003
23:21 GMT
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I cannot wait to see the details on how you managed to do this! Well done.
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Almo0nd
Nov 3, 2003
23:05 GMT
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I can definately appreciate the effort it took to capture this moment so precisely. Good job. In my top 5.
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tripanfal
Nov 3, 2003
20:58 GMT
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The Saint. I have an egg stand but about 2/3 of the egg is obscured. I wanted to see full fracturing of the egg. I thought about a crop to the bottom of the egg, but it looked a little wierd.
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Haydn
Nov 3, 2003
14:45 GMT
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Cool! hate to think of how many eggs you went through timing this shot. Top 10.
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TheSaint
Nov 3, 2003
14:33 GMT
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It would have been nicer on an egg stand... the stick is a distraction (out of character) but this really does say speed. It would have been nice to catch the pellet exiting, but you can't have everything.
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RiverEyes
Nov 3, 2003
12:41 GMT
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scrambled eggs anyone? so Im sure youve been asked by others just how many eggs did you zap to complete this shot? Im sure Im not alone putting this in my top 10, Id expect to see it finish there.....
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richard111
Nov 3, 2003
11:38 GMT
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Shows result but speed part is already done. I'm amazed you even gat as close as you did
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Lothman
Nov 3, 2003
07:11 GMT
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very well done, my number 1 - good luck.
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tripanfal
Nov 3, 2003
06:45 GMT
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BillS - Has nothing to do with shutter lag. The exposure time on the camera was 1 second. The FLASH exposed this image at a speed of about 1/600 to 1/1000 of a second.
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jakeblu
Nov 3, 2003
06:06 GMT
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I think this is a winner for pure ingenuity and photographic skill. Well done
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BillS
Nov 3, 2003
04:03 GMT
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With shutter lag, etc. this would normally be next to impossible to achieve. I would be interested in your technique. Good work!
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hooverfocus
Nov 3, 2003
02:09 GMT
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WOW ! I mean... if this shot doesn't win I... I don't know what I'll do, lol, but surely it would be a big big big oversight from those who didn't rank you 1st. Looking forward to learn that technique too.
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anon-a-tom
Nov 2, 2003
21:26 GMT
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Very clever shot.
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tripanfal
Nov 2, 2003
20:55 GMT
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Brisbane- I can assure you this egg was raw. If it was soft boiled I'm not sure the fracturing would be as pronounced. Also, notice the yellow yolk. The white coloring is actually reflections from the flash above. (hate to say it but nothing more than blown highlight) Also, eggs have a very thin membrane that is white. I should have photographed the mess :)
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ChromeDome
Nov 2, 2003
18:16 GMT
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Unusual shot, I'll be interested in viewing the staging details when the challenge is over!
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kostermw
Nov 2, 2003
17:55 GMT
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Amazing that this is possible with a 'midrange' fujifilm camera. Potentially a winner.
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Brisbane
Nov 2, 2003
14:13 GMT
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I am not totally convinced it is completely raw , there seems to be a white colouring where the egg is broken in some parts which suggests perhaps a 1 - 2 minute egg , or is this because of the lighting used , anyway the pic is clear and sharp , all I need to know now is how it became in this state. Well done
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Tameria11
Nov 2, 2003
08:14 GMT
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Excellent
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worldtraveller
Nov 2, 2003
08:12 GMT
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Love this as it appears to be well lit and I wonder about the technique. Also it does display the question asked by the challenge very well.
My guess for the winner.
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Gingerbaker
Nov 2, 2003
05:26 GMT
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What a super "strobe"-type shot! The lighting is eggcellent :) and the shot very sharp indeed. Very much looking forward to to hearing your technique! Beautiful shattering demonstrates the subject brilliantly.
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JacquelineF
Nov 2, 2003
00:00 GMT
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I'm sure it took a while to get this one, but I love the look. Good Luck! Great Photo!!!
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tripanfal
Nov 1, 2003
22:23 GMT
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jt - This was my second egg. When you read the way I did it you'll understand.
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Kitcat
Nov 1, 2003
18:36 GMT
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Waiting to hear about your technique. It's a marvelous picture. On my favorites list.
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jt
Nov 1, 2003
16:32 GMT
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and, used over 300 eggs this time?
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buck.r
Nov 1, 2003
13:36 GMT
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Raw Speed - enough said! High in my favourites list .............. definitely interested in your technique on this one! Great shot!
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timkat
Nov 1, 2003
12:36 GMT
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This is fantastic! I'm eagerly waiting to find out how you did it so well. Definitely in my favourites!
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labang2
Nov 1, 2003
11:59 GMT
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Don't know what to say other then that I'm sure this is a winner.
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Bugs
Nov 1, 2003
07:10 GMT
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This is just the sort of picture that I would have loved to have captured. A real knockout. Added to my favourites.
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bilbo
Nov 1, 2003
06:00 GMT
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Eggs-cellent! sure to do well. Fantastic shot.
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thirties
Nov 1, 2003
01:48 GMT
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Interesting photo of an egg. Shows speed and motion. Well done. On my fav. list. Well done.
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Gerson
Nov 1, 2003
01:11 GMT
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In two ways a excelent shot. A good use of the light. Only the egg don't show any speed and the bullet is gone, never the less in my top ten.
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Jesse B
Oct 31, 2003
23:56 GMT
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Cool shot!, I have to know how it was done. I am looking forward to reading it after the voting.
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Andrewh
Oct 31, 2003
22:24 GMT
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nice. fast clean (ish)
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tripanfal
Oct 31, 2003
21:10 GMT
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erel - That is the question I wanted to hear. I did not think it was possible either...
Shudder, * Sniff * :(
You don't like it??
Even though everyone has seen it before, I was sure you would appreciate the technical aspect of shooting this with an S602z. - Grrr.. Just wait until I find your pic... :)
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Mark (nl)
Oct 31, 2003
20:59 GMT
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very original, on my shortlist.
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mike533
Oct 31, 2003
17:59 GMT
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Certainly the picture with the most impact !!! Very clever shot with eggscellent use of speed. No.1 for me
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dean
Oct 31, 2003
16:55 GMT
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Excellent shot (excuse the pun). Can't wait to hear how it was done.
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shudder
Oct 31, 2003
15:32 GMT
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But the thing is... we've all seen this exact shot many times before! Why is it interesting here? Okay, trying to be a little less pissy and emphatic I do like the purplish colors blowing out around the egg -- that gives it some nice depth. But, that's all the enthusiasm I can muster for this well worn type of shot (hey, you never know -- you might say the same thing about my pic...).
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emas
Oct 31, 2003
15:18 GMT
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great shot!
did you have your camera sync with a air gun/pistol?
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erel
Oct 31, 2003
14:43 GMT
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What FUJI camera could get this picture ?
well done,mate!
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gwiz
Oct 31, 2003
11:47 GMT
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Excellent shot ( pun intended ) This one should place very highly indeed. Looking forward to the details.
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