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15-MAR-2006

over a barrel

I was anticipating Chico to jump over this barrel, focus locked on the barrel, and when Chico entered the frame I finished pressing the shutter release. The barrel is in just okay focus, but I am terribly unhappy with how Chico looks. Suggestions on how to make him more sharp are certainly welcomed.


FujiFilm FinePix S5200 Zoom
1/300s f/4.5 at 63.0mm iso64 full exif

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Guest 04-May-2006 13:19
I agree- faster shutter speed needed- the problem-i'm guessing here-
could have been due to the camera over exposing for the
darker tone of the barrel? If so, it would slow
the spped down even fractionally, which at iso 64
would mean blur or unsharp.
SAL Photography16-Mar-2006 19:08
I think I have to agree with Mel a little blur shows movement! I've been known to add blur just for that reason.I like it It's Great shot!
sal
Guest 16-Mar-2006 14:24
While Chico is not razor sharp, one would not expect him to be. The slight blur makes the photo more dramatic and alive. Others may differ, but that is my take.
Mel
Guest 16-Mar-2006 13:55
It does show motion nicely though. Panning is another way to capture this type photo, gotta allow for shutter delay.
Isabel Cutler16-Mar-2006 10:26
He's not sharp because the shutter speed is too slow. Moving ubjects that are perpendicular to the lens (90 degree angle) are the hardest to stop. If you change to a 45 degree angle you'll get better results but the picture might not have enough impact. If your camera has a manual mode with shutter priority, raise the ISO and use at least 1/500 of a second if you can. Higher would be even better...but you'll have to experiment to see what works best.
Isabel
Guest 16-Mar-2006 04:26
Gotta love that leap anyway. Impressive creature.