DPNow.com Picture of the Day, Wednesday 19th March, 2014

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Here is a summary of today's DPNow Picture of the Day:

One giant leap, by devilgas



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[Ian]

Re: DPNow.com Picture of the Day, Wednesday 19th March, 2014

Well done Dave and thanks for the detailed description of your se!

Ian

[patmoore]

Re: DPNow.com Picture of the Day, Wednesday 19th March, 2014

That shot immediately caught my eye the first time I saw it. Dave is a master at that sort of shot and has been very forthcoming with guidance. I still have a LOT to learn. It's an excellent choice for Picture of the Day.

[devilgas]

Re: DPNow.com Picture of the Day, Wednesday 19th March, 2014

Thanks both!

The underexpose by 1/2 a stop trick performs 2 functions. It isolates your subject from the background and also does a good job of hiding minor panning imperfections
Of course it highlights bad focus as well, but those shots never get any further than the check look.
I was quite pleased with this series as the extra tech, albeit quite basic, involved in getting the shot made it personally more rewarding. I'm one of that strange breed that enjoys working for a shot than lucking into it. Ian may well remember my reaction to the sunset tern shot from a number of years ago. Lol.