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Double Whammy
Double Whammy
Judi


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Challenge: Balloons (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Australia
Date: Apr 17, 2010
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/8000
Galleries: Macro, Action
Date Uploaded: Apr 17, 2010

 Yup. This really deserves a one vote. Sheez! I put a challenge to all the below 4 voters....let's see you do better and then lets see you accept all the sub 4 votes without a grumble. And while you are at it, let me know your image and I will get all the ghost voters out there to add a few more...just to make you feel better!

For the ones who want to know the setup...it is simple. Black backdrop in shadow....balloon hanging in sunlight. No artificial light used. Use 1/8000 shutter, throw two darts and shoot. Done.

Statistics
Place: 25 out of 329
Avg (all users): 6.4039
Avg (commenters): 8.1250
Avg (participants): 6.3500
Avg (non-participants): 6.5238
Views since voting: 2121
Views during voting: 480
Votes: 203
Comments: 20
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 07/29/2010 11:14:48 AM
Amazing shot, Judi. I think people who vote 1 on a shot like this have no clue what they're looking at.
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 05/07/2010 08:03:49 AM
Originally posted by Jac:
Originally posted by giantmike:
Best popping shot I have seen thus far. The added complexity of having two darts pass through, and a nice fast shutter speed makes thins one really stand out.


She could have taken this at 1/8th of a second or even at 2 minutes. It's the flash that freezes the movement, not the shutter's speed.

Great capture Judi. Glad it did well, all you anti popping balloons people could shut up now. :) 15 of those voted this below 5. Those are people who just don't like ANY water shot no matter how well it's done. That's what I consider a troll.


I didn't use a flash.
 04/27/2010 09:02:45 AM
Spectacular image. Words cannot describe the awesome timing and wonderful delivery on this image.
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 04/27/2010 07:48:35 AM
You are right Judi. I have done a similar shot and am amazed at your impeccable timing. Not one but two darts. Actually, I'd like to see anyone that votes below a 3, on any photo that averages 6 or above, justify their vote.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 12:04:55 PM
If I had voted this would NOT have been a sub-5 image. That takes time and patience. I am always amazed when I look at top images and see the amount of low scores - if it is any consolation you are in good company (yea, I imagine that doesn't help).
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 11:51:50 AM
Wow amazing Judi, I'm going to try this now =D
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 08:29:43 AM
I guess this got caught up in the water balloon pop that so many others tried, but indeed, was the best by far. Got a 10 from me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 07:34:10 AM
Originally posted by giantmike:
Best popping shot I have seen thus far. The added complexity of having two darts pass through, and a nice fast shutter speed makes thins one really stand out.


She could have taken this at 1/8th of a second or even at 2 minutes. It's the flash that freezes the movement, not the shutter's speed.

Great capture Judi. Glad it did well, all you anti popping balloons people could shut up now. :) 15 of those voted this below 5. Those are people who just don't like ANY water shot no matter how well it's done. That's what I consider a troll.

Message edited by author 2010-04-26 07:37:02.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 07:00:50 AM
Judi, I agree this is truly a great shot that required lots of effort with an excellent payoff. I would like to to know how you did your set up.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 04:34:47 AM
Come on you coward-low-voters, show yourselves or.. leave DPC.
Great one Judi :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2010 02:24:12 AM
i'm with you Judi
why anyone would score this even below 5 is beyond belief
as usual those that scored low never comment
was one of my favs in the challenge
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/23/2010 09:31:34 PM
Amazing!! Would love to know how many shots it took to get this one....great!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/21/2010 01:16:41 AM
brilliant
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/20/2010 04:08:50 PM
very nice- top 10- great capture
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2010 11:08:34 PM
the popping water balloon is popular. this is special! 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2010 12:33:52 PM
I love this. But i think one whammy would have been more elegant :D 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2010 11:02:17 AM
Best popping shot I have seen thus far. The added complexity of having two darts pass through, and a nice fast shutter speed makes thins one really stand out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2010 11:01:26 AM
Beautiful.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2010 08:42:21 AM
There are quite a few of these and this by far wins hands down. Well done. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2010 12:58:12 AM
It just goes to show that two is always better than one! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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