Last Attempt at Capturing Motion!

The photo below was taken with my iPhone using the ChronoCam app.  It shows the progression of a red bandana blowing in the breeze.  I do believe I need a little more practice with this app.  Perhaps I will have some "unexpected" results with it next month!

Submitted by Sparrow.

July Theme - Unexpected

So just what exactly should we expect from our "Unexpected" theme?  It remains to be seen.  This theme certainly leaves a lot of latitude for interpretation!  Please be sure to explain how your photo fits the theme.  Interpolation on my part would be an impossiblity!!  If you need some fodder, here is a definition of  Unexpected:  unforeseen; surprising; an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.  If you are still befuddled, check the Thesaurus.  There are alot of synonyms for "Unexpected" that might jump start your creativity. 

I have to comment on the great job for June.  Capturing Motion was not the easiest subject.  It was nice to see everyone's efforts.  "Unexpected" may present another challenge, but I think we will have fun with it.  As usual, can't wait to see what you all come up with!!

State Parks Summer Run Series

Although these marathon bibs are currently stationary, they represent intense motion each summer Monday night at a different Long Island Park, along with 2,000 other bibs attached to runners of all ages.

Submitted by Linda.

Learning from One Another

One of the stated purposes of this Blog is to stretch our creativity.  One way we do this is by picking up points and ideas from one another.  Mike sent some motion shots.  Some were taken with a little help from Kryptonite.

The above was taken with a 2 second shutter speed and a little camera shake.

The illusion of motion is captured in the above three photos.  The shutter speed was between 1.3 and 2.0 as I zoomed in and out, focused on my TV.

Submitted by Mike.

UFO!

Not really!  While working with Regional today in Inwood, which happens to be right next to Kennedy Airport, I was able to capture this plane coming in for a landing.

The above shot and the next one were both taken with an iPhone app that has a slow shutter speed.  Used different settings for each photo and they came out quite differently, as you can see!  The one below was also a plane coming in for a landing!

Submitted by Sparrow.

Nothing Like a Good Fire!

Some photos from a BBQ.

Submitted by Mike.

Polynesian Dancers and a Barrel O' Rum

Took these dancers in motion while downing a Barrel O' Rum at the Premiere Polynesian Restaurant in the US......Mai Kai in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  It was exposure (not the rum) that blurred the action!

Submitted by Kryptonite.

Two Trains Passing in the Night!

This unusual photo was taken as two trains were passing.   It is hard to describe the composition, but it definately shouts, "motion!"

Submitted by Ironman.

Light Trails

While driving on Northern State Parkway, (I wasn't driving) I used an app on my iPhone to try to capture some light trails.  First of all, the photographer is supposed to be stationary, but I figured I'd give it a try anyway.  The photos I was getting were just "ok" until we hit a bump in the road.  This mishap turned out to be the most interesting shot.

Submitted by Sparrow.

Everybody into the Pool!!

Submitted by Mike.

Doggy Play Date!

Romeo met his buddies, Brewser and Petie at the Dog Park today.  Brewser just wanted to play ball. 

Brewser

Good thing Brewser is part Whippet.  He is a very fast runner.  Because these guys also wanted to play ball:

Rin, Tin and Tin

They were really big, but not quite as fast.  Had a fun afternoon at the park.

Submitted by Sparrow.

Ocean Waves at Laguna Beach, California

"I, Jehovah, am your God, the one stirring up the sea that it's waves may be boisterous." -Isaiah 51:15

Submitted by Raven.

A Night at the Ball Game

Last night was the perfect night for a Yankee game.  Took alot of photos.  Got a few good "Capturing Motion" shots.

Low Ball!

Safe!



Submitted by Sparrow.

Pinball Anyone?

Can you guess?  It's a pinball machine!  Look lower for the silver blur!

Submitted by Krytonite.

Kyle in Action!

These two shots were taken using a longer exposure  - .4 seconds with a flash at the second curtain to freeze the end of the shot. 

This shot uses a 1.3 second exposure - while the ball is stationary, illusion of motion is added by zooming into the ball during exposure.

Submitted by Krytonite.

As the Worm Squirms

I have been assured by the photographer that the inchworm was actually moving, even if the photo didn't capture the action.  I believe him.  If you were about to be eaten, you'd be moving too!

Submitted by Tom.

Down and Dirty

Submitted by Mike.

Changing of the Guard!

I was trying to get a photo for www.birdingandbonding.com. I had just taken a good picture of the male Oriole above his nest.  The very next shot captured the female flying out of the nest.  The male had been bringing home the tidbits for the brood.  Now it was the turn of the female.  So while the male stayed at the nest, the female was off and running (o.k., flying)!  This picture was suited to the theme of the month:  Capturing Motion.  Unfortunately, the camera focused on the branches in the backround rather that the birds!  I think you get the motion thing though!

Submitted by Sparrow.

Loco-Motion!

Submitted by Kryptonite.

Cruisin'

Testing the "Motion" waters with this shot of us cruising up Park Avenue.

Took this photo with my iPhone using the Slow Shutter app.  Set the shutter speed for 4 seconds.

Submitted by Sparrow.