DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Breathe
Breathe
jdannels


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Action Shot II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
Location: Cowell Pool, concord ca
Date: Jul 27, 2006
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/3200
Galleries: Sports, Action
Date Uploaded: Aug 1, 2006

 taken at a local swim meet. convert raw, almost all automatic settings, USM alot because of lens softness and a curve. slight use of shadows/highlight layer. no crop thats it!!

Post challenge:
Thank you everybody for your great votes and comments. I am really proud of this photo as it is nearly straight out of the camera and has nearly no PP whats so ever. Thanks again.

Statistics
Place: 8 out of 279
Avg (all users): 6.9016
Avg (commenters): 8.5789
Avg (participants): 6.8605
Avg (non-participants): 6.9226
Views since voting: 4662
Views during voting: 414
Votes: 254
Comments: 30
Favorites: 3 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 09/19/2006 08:34:49 PM
great shot, love the expression with the open eye and the water to the left. great
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/15/2006 10:33:35 PM
Rich and clear action capture with superb water flow. Congratulations on your top ten finish.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/12/2006 06:02:53 PM
Glad to see the lens is in good hands = ) Great shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/10/2006 09:57:02 PM
Great shot Joe! Congrats on your 8th place finish!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/09/2006 09:08:26 AM
awesome joe!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/09/2006 07:40:20 AM
Oh, GREAT JOB!!!!! This is an awesome action photo! Congratulations on top 10!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/09/2006 12:19:59 AM
Wow!! Fantastic image Joe, WTG!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/08/2006 11:13:22 PM
very nice and detailed.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/08/2006 10:50:25 PM
Great capture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/08/2006 09:37:12 PM
Great perspective shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/08/2006 08:30:12 PM
I like the shallow DoF and the tight crop. One of the best in the challenge imo.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/08/2006 11:33:25 AM
brilliant!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/08/2006 10:24:19 AM
Really nice shot. Very well captured.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/08/2006 01:02:05 AM
awesome capture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/07/2006 10:25:27 PM
very nice! total action packed shot! i can almost feel her (him?) gasping for air!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/07/2006 05:39:32 PM
excellent swimming shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/07/2006 11:16:07 AM
this is awesome, it made me have to sigh. :D
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/07/2006 01:26:06 AM
Amazing! its almost too close, great action shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/06/2006 10:45:11 PM
Boy, this is going to be a close challenge I think. Some great shots and yours should be in the top 10 if not the top 5. Great sharpness, no motion blur. Really good job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/06/2006 05:57:21 AM
Nice telephoto shot...looks like you were in the next lane it's so clear. I love the look of the water around her head and arm. 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/05/2006 11:44:23 AM
Great!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/04/2006 02:28:39 PM
This is very hard shooting scenario, but you've done a great job with it. The color of the water and skin is right on, and the lighting is beautiful, and it freezes the motion. Well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/04/2006 12:53:40 AM
WOW, I hope this wins. This is a really good shot. 10 all the way
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/03/2006 05:49:19 PM
Nice crisp focus on the face and good colours. 8.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/03/2006 04:53:40 PM
Great!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/03/2006 02:00:16 PM
Oh! I can see the ACTION!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/03/2006 10:54:59 AM
One of my favorite images in this challenge. Everything in it works extremely well -- the motion, the colors, the composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/03/2006 08:07:55 AM
Excellent photograph, could've used with a little bit more contrast but the water color is great. Love seeing the eye. 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/02/2006 01:13:59 PM
10 from me...awesome image; excellent clarity and colors. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/02/2006 03:03:11 AM
What a great Actions' shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 03/12/2025 02:25:23 AM EDT.