Backlighting, High Key, Leading Lines
by kitkatklok

Comment:
One of my favorite entries. It was a sure rubbon in my eyes.
Even more so, now that i see that the equipment is a camera phone. I demand a recount :-)

Backlighting, Rule of Thirds, Stop Action
by damjanev

Comment:

Originally posted by Kroburg: Two entries: one World's Tiniest Violin and a Red Ribbon. Not bad at all.

... and a highest rated photo taken with a Nikon D3200 :-)

Backlighting, Rule of Thirds, Stop Action
by damjanev

Comment:
My first ribbon, YEEEEEEE!

Thank you on your votes and comments.

@jomari: It was my first attempt at this kind of photography. It is not as difficult as it looks given you have patience for trial and error. There is an excellent video tutorial at gavtrain.com (//www.gavtrain.com/?p=3724). Equipment-wise it is not that demanding either. External flash, some sort of off-camera triggering capability, tripod and a remote. The remote is not mandatory, but it helps a lot. You can get away with the self timer, but it will require much more tries.

One thing i will definitely try in the future is to use sparkling mineral water. I expect some nice details details from the bubbles. And i should have boosted the background flash a bit more (about a stop)

Message edited by author 2015-02-13 18:37:15.

Drinks of a Different Color
by DCrest01

Comment:
Excellent idea and excellent composition.
My only remarks are at the execution. Exposure and white balance are a little off to me. A bit more saturation and sharpness might benefit the photo, but that's minimal editing.

Blur | Leading Lines | Rule of Thirds
by surmelism

Comment:
I would have tried the other way around. Following the skater and keepint him sharp and blurring the background.
Not an easy task (i have failed it many times).

Deep DOF, Fast Shutter, Macro
by giantmike

Comment:
Was macro in the techniques list?

Centered Composition, Low Key, Portrait
by ermanoz

Comment:
Nice one.
I would prefer a tighter crop.

Rule of Thirds - Stop Action - Tilted Angle
by The3rdEye

Comment:
I like it, especially the execution with the black background. I would have cloned out some of the little drops, though. They are too distracting.

Deep DOF - Leading Lines - Rule of Thirds
by DCrest01

Comment:
Colorfull. I like it.

Portrait, low key, rule of thirds
by angelo75

Comment:
I would have done it with more contrast and in B/W. Nevertheless i like it.