Fortnightly Salon Competition No. 31 - Movement

[coupekid]

A big thanks to Jennifer for choosing my cheeky little fella for winning the last competition.

This time I would like to challenge everyone to capture 'Movement'

This can be interpreted however you wish, as long as you capture some sort of motion, movement, speed or whatever.

So dust off the tripods, extend the shutter times, practice the panning, and get snapping.

You have until the Midday 15th December to complete your submissions.

I would like to see as many entrants as possible, as the winner will have the priviledge running the Christmas Salon Competition! ;)

Here are the rules:

1) All photographs are to be uploaded to the photo gallery at http://dpnow.com/galleries/
The resulting link generated for the photo will then be pasted into the next available space in the Salon thread.

2) One entry per user ID only please, which must be the personal work of the entrant.

3) Entries should be "In line" within the thread (not as links to an image held somewhere else, any external links or photos held anywhere other than the Galleries will be deleted.)

4) Comments only on entries are welcome within the salon thread itself.

5) After the close the curator will indicate a winner and a couple of runners up.

6) The curator's decision is final.

7) Winners should be offered first refusal to choose the next theme and curate the next salon.

8. If the winner is unable to curate the next salon the current curator may offer that "honour" to any willing volunteer, possibly the entrant in second or third place.

9) These rules are to be copied and pasted with a new theme by the new Curator at the top of the new Salon thread with a finish date and time.

10) As with all photos posted on DPNow, copyright remains with the photographer and DPNow will not use them without permission.
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[Ian]

Here's mine! :)

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//547/DSC00406b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9918)

Ian

[Stephen]

One from the archive for me too Ben, shown this before but I think it admirably shows the theme of movement. Taken at a Rodeo we visited near Bryce Canyon Utah

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//511/Rodeo11.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10385)

[John Perriment]

Here's my first attempt in the DPnow Salon:

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//578/MOVEMENT.jpg

It's an inverted water reflection taken at a very slow shutter speed to allow floating leaves swirling in the current to make movement trails, which I hope creates an illusion of swirling wind in this image.

John

[rogleale]

Hate to say it Ian but the Fortnightly Competition has degenerated into a troll through the archives - so what IS the point! ! ! !
Roger

[coupekid]

Hate to say it Ian but the Fortnightly Competition has degenerated into a troll through the archives - so what IS the point! ! ! !
Roger

Not necessarily Roger, though in some respects in it such a bad thing that a Salon Comp gives one a chance to display an older photograph?

I think all too often we take a photo, archive it, then never see it again, and if a Salon Competition like this gives us the chance to go through our old pictures, and find a suitable image, then so be it.

Please also remember Roger, that this competition is run by the previous winner, and as such i is down to the winner to stipulate the rules. ANYONE who wins can stipulate that the picture submitted is a new one. I chose not too for the reasons above, so I would suggest to you, that you show off one of your pictures old or new, try and win, then the next one you can make a rule about not using old photos! :D

[Stephen]

Not necessarily Roger, though in some respects in it such a bad thing that a Salon Comp gives one a chance to display an older photograph?

I think all too often we take a photo, archive it, then never see it again, and if a Salon Competition like this gives us the chance to go through our old pictures, and find a suitable image, then so be it.

Please also remember Roger, that this competition is run by the previous winner, and as such i is down to the winner to stipulate the rules. ANYONE who wins can stipulate that the picture submitted is a new one. I chose not too for the reasons above, so I would suggest to you, that you show off one of your pictures old or new, try and win, then the next one you can make a rule about not using old photos! :D

I'm inclined to agree Ben. I went through a spell of trying to take an image specifically for the Salon. However this is not always possible and in fact I have not entered at all for the last few salons, as I didn't even have anything in the archive that was suitable. Numbers of entries have been falling recently though and I feel its better to enter an image from the archive than not at all, hence my picture entered in this one.

So come on Roger, don't be so negative, either take a picture to fit the theme or dig one out of the archive. Either way its better than not entering at all wouldn't you say :)

[Ian]

Hate to say it Ian but the Fortnightly Competition has degenerated into a troll through the archives - so what IS the point! ! ! !
Roger

I do accept your point, but the Salon isn't really a deadly serious photography competition. It's just for fun. However, if I was the curator, I'd give more credit to an entry that had been created specially for the Salon.

Anyway - the Salon wasn't created by me; it was suggested and implemented by the users of the forum :) If the rules need changing, the users will need to decide!

Ian

[Jocelyn Walker]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//681/JocelynWalker_Actiom_Moveme.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10398)
Well...Here's one of my Oldies!

[jds9000]

Here's one of mine from a couple of months ago ...

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//517/IMG_7230.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10402)

... actually the movement came about a second later :eek: when I was diving for cover as a huge wave soaked everybody and eveything !! *crazyxmas

Jay

[Mike Parr]

Heres my attempt
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P5051567.jpg

Mike

[coupekid]

Here's my first attempt in the DPnow Salon:


It's an inverted water reflection taken at a very slow shutter speed to allow floating leaves swirling in the current to make movement trails, which I hope creates an illusion of swirling wind in this image.

John

Hi John,

This is a nice image, I see its the only one in your gallery, how about uploading some more images, I for one would love to see a few more, and see what makes you tick photography wise. :D

[Stephen]

Hi John,

This is a nice image, I see its the only one in your gallery, how about uploading some more images, I for one would love to see a few more, and see what makes you tick photography wise. :D

So would I Ben, I think we would be pleasantly surprised. I think John is low on digital images, though I'll bet he has many great shots on film which need scanning :)

[Stephen]

BTW, you can always check out Johns FTU gallery at http://fourthirds-user.com/galleries/member.php?uid=401&protype=1 well worth a look

[John Perriment]

Thanks for your encouragement, Guys. I have now loaded a few more pictures to the gallery and will load some more when I have time.

Thanks again,

John

[himmelblau]

Golf ball caught in flight:

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//621/CallyKirk28Oct_001_39_4.jpg

Brian

[RCE]

I tried to capture the motion of the ride against the "Freak Out" sign.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//878/RCE200710DT1021.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10453)

[Julia]

My attempt and another one from the archives :)



http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//811/P8047032_copy.jpg

[Stephen]

Nice one Julia *LOL

[coupekid]

My attempt and another one from the archives :)




Sorry Julian, maybe I wasnt clear.....the subject is MOVEMENT......not Halloween! *LOL

<runs and hides>

[Julia]

Sorry :D

I just couldn't resist; it is rare that Ian moves that fast !!

[coupekid]

Sorry :D

I just couldn't resist; it is rare that Ian moves that fast !!

Is that a 2 second shutter speed? *LOL

[Ian]

Is that a 2 second shutter speed? *LOL

If you think that's gruesome, I have a special folder full of Julia pix - revenge will be mine!!! :D

Ian

[rogleale]

I give in! Not an easy subject, but out of many tries this one at least shows movement!:rolleyes:

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//577/medium/Movement-_.jpg ("

[rogleale]

I give in! Not an easy subject, but the challenge was accepted, and out of many tries this one at least shows movement!:rolleyes:

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//577/medium/Movement-_.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10470)

Roger

[coupekid]

I give in! Not an easy subject, but out of many tries this one at least shows movement!:rolleyes:



Well, I wanted a bit of a challenge this time round :D

[paul.r.w]

I assure you he was moving! :)

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/medium/Dervish.jpg

[guymclaren]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/hornbill1.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10474)

I would like to pretend I shot this specially for the competition, but it was just a shot too slow, In my defence I had never seen one of these blokes actually fly. They are called GROUND Hornbill after all.

Just as a matter of interest these chaps are endangered and a rare find even on the ground.

[jojo]

....and another one from the archives!

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/tumbling_water.jpg

[coupekid]

Well, following the recent discussion on 'light' I thought I would post this for a bit of fun. Its a solar powered light that floats and changes colour, but when taken on a fairly long exposure, it gives an interesting effect.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//506/PondUFOupld.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/48)

[ekkl]

Yet another from the archives............

View from the cab of a train going through Cricklewood station North London doing around 75mph. Image has been darkened slightly using Picasa2!

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/Cricklewood.jpg

[Autumn]

Here is my entry:

LINKAGE

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//519/G30048adj_linkage.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10479)


Taken from the railed viewing platform as we travelled on this Narrow Gauge Railway in St Kitts. I was trying to show that the train was moving by focusing on the linkage.

[Caz]

Ok, I know it's a long time since I posted - mainly involved in scanning in old images and backing them up at the mo, but saw the comp and thought someone's got to put in the hackneyed water shot.....

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//844/medium/IMG_0011.JPG

[stan1968]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/110Z.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10486)


Fastest dachshund on the world ;)
(http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10486)

[Pol]

Yep - that's Turbo-Dach that is. *yes *LOL

V-vrooom! :D

Pol

[Pol]

Allegro.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/movement-www.jpg

Pol

[ekkl]

Tell you what.... There are some cracking pictures on this thread. I am glad I don't have to judge this one, some brilliant pics here!

[coupekid]

Tell you what.... There are some cracking pictures on this thread. I am glad I don't have to judge this one, some brilliant pics here!

Arent there just!

I am really looking forward to see what next week brings...... extra kudos points for anyone to show a Lambo on the go petrolheads! :D

[peter]

I am really looking forward to see what next week brings...... extra kudos points for anyone to show a Lambo on the go petrolheads! :D

Saw one a few years back going up the local hill climb. No sorry I did not get a picture. It was a one off because the guy did not want to stick in in a wall.

[cowcrzy06]

Here's my entry *xmashat01:http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/Summer_fun_dprz1.jpg

[Life in a Lens]

Nice panning!

[Life in a Lens]

Weee! I can finally use this one!

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//618/My_Hands_by_sweetmysterium.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/4255)

PS: Hi Everyone! Sorry I missed the last one!

[ryme-intrinseca]

Wow, Life in a Lens - I love that pic! I don't know what it is about it exactly, but it really draws my eye!

[ryme-intrinseca]

Is a triptych allowed? if not, let me know and I'll replace it with a single image. :)

This is my first real attempt at taking 'fireworks' pics. I wasn't sure what shutter speed to use to capture them exploding. Unfortunately, anything slower than this made the smoke stand out even more, and obscured the fireworks - shame there wasn't a bit more breeze.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/tript.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10499)

[ekkl]

Is that Swanage?

[ryme-intrinseca]

Is that Swanage?

Yes, it is, I'm impressed! :D My home town.

[ekkl]

I was there 04/08/2007 for the end of the Swanage Carnival week or something like that.

I used to live there back in the eighties for a while, really nice place.

Still visit the area, mate who I shared a place with in Swanage lives in Corfe now.

[coupekid]

Is a triptych allowed? if not, let me know and I'll replace it with a single image. :)

This is my first real attempt at taking 'fireworks' pics. I wasn't sure what shutter speed to use to capture them exploding. Unfortunately, anything slower than this made the smoke stand out even more, and obscured the fireworks - shame there wasn't a bit more breeze.



Of course! and what a spectacular one it is :D

[Jocelyn Walker]

Was it in Major or Minor?;)

[ryme-intrinseca]

I was there 04/08/2007 for the end of the Swanage Carnival week or something like that.

Spooky - that was the night the photos were taken! I took some on the Wednesday night too, but we didn't have a very good view. When I was a kid, I remember that the very last firework used to say 'Goodnight Swanage' in pink! Wish they still did that.

I used to live there back in the eighties for a while, really nice place.

Still visit the area, mate who I shared a place with in Swanage lives in Corfe now.

I think it's a nice place too, but I suppose I'm biased! :D

[Kurt]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/Cat-mono-small.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10517)

I am in time?

[peter]

Here is one from me. Sorry its an old one but I really do like this photo.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/bike_3_post.jpg

[richard crowe]

This one was taken earlier this year at Kirkistown Race Track on the Ards Penninsula. My mate races an MK Indy called 'Lucy' and I have got to know a few on the circut. This is Richard Morgan in his Caterham 7. He usually wipes the floor with anyone! :)

I was reading an article in a photomag at the time and this is the crop and rotation it suggested to give the shot more impact. Not sure if it works or not.

You can see more of these on my website if you are interested at http://richardcrowe.co.uk/55p/

Cheers

Richard



http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/MG_4258a.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10520)

[mib2]

I know it's late but I thought I would join in the fun.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//565/bluebell_trg_82_Large_.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10593)

Cheers

Dave R

[DavidKnox]

here is mine... a dove flying from an open cript

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//568/P9090169.JPG (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10567)

[devilgas]

so much to choose from, but elected for this. alonso at about 180 mph during f1 testing in valencia feb 2006

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//673/renault.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10598)

it's been cropped a little from the original. angle, blur etc is as shot.

[mib2]

How do you know it's Alonso hehehe.

G8 shot.

Cheers
Dave R

[devilgas]

How do you know it's Alonso hehehe.

G8 shot.

Cheers
Dave R

'cos i had the shot of kovi about 30 secs before that one (even double checked the original raw files) :)

[maninwhitecoat]

Here's my entry!

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/DSC037121.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10600)

I cropped it from the original image to capture the main subject better

[ekkl]

Come on, don't keep us in suspense any longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[coupekid]

My apologies!
A bit of a Hectic weekend, I will be posting the winner this evening......rest assured :)

[coupekid]

Well, apologies again!
Got home yesterday, settled down to go through all the fantastic photos, and my Broadband was down! ......damn you Virgin Broadband! Hope fully it will be back today, so I am breifly going to announce the winners:

The coveted first place, and the person who will be running the Salon over Christmas will be:

John Periment!
His leaves is truly inspirational, I just love the sense of swirling movement captured by the extended shutter time

In Second:
Jojo, with the glass, a super idea, and one I may try out myself! :D

In third:
Ian with his 'Y' fronted cyclist, makes me laugh every time I see that brave fellow!

Again I would like to aqpologise for the delay in announcing the winners here.

John, I hand the batton to you, and look forward to what you dream up as the subject matter for the Christmas period....I can only gues! *LOL


I would also like to thank everyone that embraced the challenge, and that entered :D

[ryme-intrinseca]

Well done everyone! The Y-fronted cyclist made me laugh too!

And I sympathise about the Broadband - we've had loads of problems with ours lately too.

[Stephen]

Congratulations John, I loved your picture from the outset, so a worthy winner IMO. Look forward to seeing what you have in store for us next.

[Pol]

Excellent choices, Ben. There were some real belters this time and I didn't envy you having to make the decisions.

Congratulations to John for his winning image.

Well done jo-jo and Ian too.

Polly

[ekkl]

Well done John, jo-jo and Ian.

Some great pictures in this one, I am glad I didn't have to decide what one was the winner!

[cowcrzy06]

Ben,
That was a great salon I could not agree with you more on your choices!*yes

John,
Congratulations! *clapJob well done! We cannot wait to see what you give us for a Christmas *rudolfchallenge!*xmashat04

Ian & Jo jo Congratulations to both of you! Ian, The cyclist leaves me rolling on the floor every time I see it!*LOL

[Autumn]

Congratulations to John, Ian and Jojo.

What a difficult job you had Ben, with so many good entries.

Merry Christmas to All.*xmashat01

[DavidKnox]

Congratulations!! Great Jobs

[jojo]

*yes Certainly a winning image John - very well deserved. I can't believe I made it as a runner up *ipop (thanks Ben) there were so many great submissions. Yes, Ian's cyclist is a classic, although I bet he's not so keen on riding around with his kit off in this weather :eek: Many thanks to Ben for a popular salon and looking forward to John's.

Jo

[John Perriment]

Wow,

It's half past midnight, I've just logged on for a quick browse of the forum and I find I've won the Salon!:eek:

I honestly didn't expect that, considering that there were so many excellent entries and this was my first attempt.

Thank you Ben, for setting such a popular subject and for choosing my entry and thanks to everyone for your kind comments and making me feel so welcome on this forum.:)

I must admit I hadn't considered that I might be in the position of choosing the next theme and haven't given it any thought. Please allow me a day to regain my composure and come up with something suitable!

Thanks again,

John*waving

[coupekid]

Wow,

It's half past midnight, I've just logged on for a quick browse of the forum and I find I've won the Salon!:eek:

I honestly didn't expect that, considering that there were so many excellent entries and this was my first attempt.

Thank you Ben, for setting such a popular subject and for choosing my entry and thanks to everyone for your kind comments and making me feel so welcome on this forum.:)

I must admit I hadn't considered that I might be in the position of choosing the next theme and haven't given it any thought. Please allow me a day to regain my composure and come up with something suitable!

Thanks again,

John*waving

No problem at all John, the subject I chose was to get people to think about movement, to extend the shutter time, and to do something a little bit extra as it were. I felt there were some excellent shots submitted, but your imaginative shot of swirling leaves, to me anyway, was a clear winner I loved it from the off.

I look forward to seeing the next subject, and hope it will be something I can get my teeth into over |Christmas (even if I am working! bah!)

[Jocelyn Walker]

Congratulations to John, Jojo & Ian. Great shots! Looking forward to seeing what the next theme is!