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(A MT09/08) Burst


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   B*U*R*S*T
B*U*R*S*T

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Water...frozen in time.

The popping of a water balloon.
Capturing the moment.

Nikkor 105/2.8 VR
ISO 400. f6.7 1/1500sec
Tripod. Sunlight. My son's assistance.

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September MT theme entry: "Freezing the Action"

Lisa J. Boulden

 
 
 

Aggie Villanueva
 

How in the world were you quick enough to capture that? This is fabulous!


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September 09, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, that's an action capture Lisa! Perfection. I hope to see this again, and I am certain you will impress all those in your club!!


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September 09, 2008

 

cheryl m. phillips
  WOW! is right!
I love this! Wonderful idea and image, Lisa!!


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September 09, 2008

 

cheryl m. phillips
  Ok, so my 11 yr old son saw this over my shoulder... he's TOTALLY impressed!!!
~cheryl


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September 09, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  OMG Lisa, can't believe your timing..... couldn't be more perfect.... how many water balloons did you have popped???? SUPERB!!!!!


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September 09, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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Thank you, Aggie, Cheryl, Michelle, and Stefania, for your uplifting comments!
This was the eighth (and last) balloon I popped in this fun photo shoot. A couple of others turned out fairly well, but this one is my favorite.
Makes me happy that you like it, too.
Smiles, Lisa♥


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September 09, 2008

 

Pat Gamwell
  Totally incredible, Lisa! You can be very proud of this amazing shot and worth all the effort!!! LOVE IT!


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September 09, 2008

 
- Chris Henning

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  This is awesome, Lisa! What a cool idea, I have to show this to my 6yo. She'll love it and I'm sure want to try it!! Very well done:)


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September 09, 2008

 

Max Aureli
  WOW Extraordinary!


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September 10, 2008

 

Karen Bacon
  Wow! What great timing Lisa! Awesome image!


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September 10, 2008

 

Kumiko Parkinson
  Oh, Lisa, I'm wordless...magnificent...outstanding idea and timing! For sure that exposure, clarity....are perfect, too!


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September 10, 2008

 

Molly A. O
  Thats got to be a winner! What an unusual concept and then beautiful follow through! AWESOME!


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September 10, 2008

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Lisa, awesome


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September 10, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
I agree with ALL!!!
This is a WINNER!!!
Fantastic work Lisa!!!

~J~


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September 10, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Great action... frozen in time! Bet your son had a blast helping with this one?!!! LOL


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September 10, 2008

 

Mary Spade
  Amazing Lisa!!Definately a Wow from me !


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September 10, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  OMGosh Lisa this is just great!!! did you get some help or did you have to work the camera and the pin pop?
I am gonna have to try this myself... this is just toooooo cool!!!
Sherrybear :}


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September 10, 2008

 
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  Awesome capture Lisa!

Clyde


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September 10, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Excellent!


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September 10, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  lol on your doing 8 ballons~ I bought a pack to do this exact same thing and still haven't taken them out of the bag~ :) Excellent!! I think I would proably have to do twice as many as you :)


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September 10, 2008

 

Anita Hogue
  Excellent exposure, details and lighting, Lisa! Absolutely fabulous image!


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September 10, 2008

 

Gena L. Talbot
  Lisa My Dear....
F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C ~ C*A*P*T*U*R*E !!!
Great Work Here! :) :)


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September 10, 2008

 

David Pratt
  Wow ! Lisa this is so cool! Awesome!


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September 10, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is INCREDIBLE and PHENOMENAL, Lisa!!!!!!! ♫ k


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September 11, 2008

 

Maria Coulson
  Lisa, this is a fantastic picture. How can we compete with it?


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September 11, 2008

 

Lorna Shutter
  Unbelievable capture, Lisa!!! It's magnificent and perfect for the MT entry! INCREDIBLE image!!! :)


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September 11, 2008

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Fabulous capture of the moment so great for the MT. Nice work Lisa!


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September 11, 2008

 

Renata Gusciora
  Wow,superb timing,incredible,Lisa!


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September 12, 2008

 

Stephen Zacker
  Amazing.. now how did you capture this!?


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September 12, 2008

 

Patricia Ronan
  Hi Lisa, Terrific image!!! Great timing!!!
Top marks for trying:)
If your son is brave enough I have seen this image done where you place the balloon over his head and burst it and the water makes a cap shape on his head...if you get the timing right.


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September 12, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Lisa - This is so cool!! Had to make it a favorite! - Mike


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September 12, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Oh, my, my, my, now that's spectacular stop action. How many balloons had to go in the process, or did you get it on the first try?


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September 13, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I just LOVE your enthusiastic responses!
'Twas a fun photo shoot. Lost eight balloons in the process--a well-invested 99 cents!
Patricia, Although I'm dying to try your suggestion, I'm gonna have to find a volunteer for the balloon-over-the-head shot...My son says, "No!" :(
Thank you all for your kind comments.
Smiles, Lisa♥


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September 13, 2008

 

Robert S. Grauer
  Wow way to go Lisa this is incredible! If your son said no to Patricia's suggestion I guess an apple and a bow and arrow are definitely out of the question lol.


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September 13, 2008

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Talk about perfect timing... cool action shot Lisa. Doesn't look like it would be an easy shot to get! Sherran


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September 13, 2008

 
- Irene Colling

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  Lisa, I am bowled over by this incredible shot. Fantastic photogrpahy.


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September 13, 2008

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Marvelous capture Lisa!!!! You timing is perfect!!!!!


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September 14, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Wowwwwwwwwwww What an amazing action shot/capture and I bet Cheryl's 11 year old son has already tried it. LOL Bill


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September 14, 2008

 

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  This is absolutely excellent Lisa! :)


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September 14, 2008

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  A VERY cool shot, Lisa! Super work!


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September 15, 2008

 

Brook Burling
  WOW this is awesome! Great Capture Lisa!!


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September 15, 2008

 

Meg Voyzey
  This is unbelievable! What a superb capture! EXCELLENT!!!


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September 16, 2008

 
- Flavio Carnevale

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  A great idea, an excellent image, from a superb gallery.
Flavio


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September 17, 2008

 

Sandy Powers
  Oh Lisa! THIS is FABULOUS!!! What a phenomenal capture. You are THE BOMB!


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September 17, 2008

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day Lisa,

I can really appreciate the difficulties in photographing this.
The result is truly amazing and made with such clarity and precision.
It certainly is a split second frozen in time but it is also one that has been frozen in great light with an equally great exposure.

Very, very well done that girl and a well done to the balloon piercing device operator. 8-)

GB
Dennis


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September 18, 2008

 

Keith Butler
  Excellent work on this Lisa!


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September 18, 2008

 
- Kim Lund

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  Way cool and a very original photo too.


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September 20, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Fantastic timing Lisa .. I've always wanted to capture this .. you've given me inspiration to try again!!


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September 22, 2008

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Lisa,
Congratulations on this shot and your EP! Just Awesome! I love your gallery too...
Have a great day!
Christine
Smile With Me


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September 29, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  WOW...this is AMAZING! Jaw-dropping wonderful. I love the dark BG, which really makes this pop...(sorry , could'nt resist the pun.) LOL. I am totally inspired by your endless creativity and talent! Lynn


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November 08, 2008

 

Ruth Grimm
  First ot's smoke, not it's water! WTG!!
Congratualtions on this finalist! Best of luck int he next round!!


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July 21, 2009

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations, Lisa...what a great image!
Patti


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July 21, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on a great finalist!! :) I remember this one!!!


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July 21, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on this phenomenal finalist!


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July 21, 2009

 

anonymous
  Congratulations Lisa on this awesome finalist! B-


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July 21, 2009

 

James Reininger
  Wow, this is very impressive! A winner in my book.


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July 21, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, terrific finalist, Lisa!


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July 21, 2009

 

Lorna Shutter
  CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this truly amazing image, Lisa!!!!! :) Photobucket


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July 21, 2009

 

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Congratulations on your finalist Lisa Best of luck in the next round. This one is a winner all the way!!!


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July 21, 2009

 

Joseph T. Pilonero
  How absolutely creative - and well taken. Congratulations, Lisa. I suspect we will see this one again. TED


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July 21, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is incredible, Lisa!! Truly BRILLIANT! CONGRATULATIONS on another OUTSTANDING finalist!! Deb


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July 21, 2009

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  WTG LISA!!! Good Luck in the next round!! CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!
CHRISTINE
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July 21, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this Finalist, Lisa!


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July 21, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  This is awesome, Lisa!! Huge congratulations, and best of luck in the next round!!


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July 21, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Awesome!!! Big congratulations Lisa!!


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July 22, 2009

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  An amazing action capture, Lisa! Congrats on your finalist!


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July 22, 2009

 

Mary K. Robison
  Beautiful job on this, Lisa! Congratulations on its making finalist (big surprise!), and you don't need to be wished luck in the next round --- see you there with this soon!


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July 22, 2009

 

Robert Baer
  lisa
congrats on this so very creative finalist!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATULATIONS, Lisa!

UB.


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July 22, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG, Lisa! Big congrats on your finalist!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Congrats on your finalists!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Chris Henning

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  Congrats, Lisa. This is awesome!


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July 22, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  Gee Lisa, it took you long enough to finally give this image a chance in the big contest! I have always loved this shot. Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist. Best of luck in the next round.


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July 22, 2009

 

Smita Pawar
  This is a fantastic capture. Sure-shot winner. Congratulations Lisa.


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July 22, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Cool....congratulations!!!!!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on this cool Finalist Lisa!!!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  How many attempts??? Super set-up Lisa and congrats on this finalists!


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July 22, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Amazing look and work friend. Congratulations on the Finalist from Annie and myself.


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July 23, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  All your water actions photos are excellent Lisa! You're becoming more and more experimental. Keep up good work! Congratulations on your Finalist!!!


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July 23, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  Way Cool! Congratulations on your finalist, Lisa!


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July 24, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Fantastic Lisa!

Congratulations on this awesome finalist girl....

jo ann c.


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July 27, 2009

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulation, Lisa!!!


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July 28, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Wow, what a unique shot Lisa!! A great idea and a real winner!!


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August 04, 2009

 
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