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FIRE!!!!!

© Michelle Alton

FIRE!!!!!

Uploaded: November 10, 2011 01:50:16

Description

The cannon was fired perhaps five times during the re-enactment. In NO CASE did my naked eye EVER see the flame shooting out the barrel. BOY...was I surprised when I discovered my CAMERA caught it! But WAIT! There is MORE! One of the people in our Photo group posted this IDENTICAL capture. The flame was there, the puffs of smoke were identical in every respect. Facial expressions were caught at the same nanosecond!

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 235.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Stacey Williams November 10, 2011

Great capture Michelle! Perfect timing! #1421833

Avril Young November 10, 2011

love the smoke, beautifully captured Michelle, #9795071

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 10, 2011

FANTASTIC timing and capture Michelle! #9795091

Nadia Paul November 10, 2011

Perfect timing and wonderful capture Michelle! #9795111

Gregory R. Gaskin November 10, 2011

There's good timing and there's great timing, this falls under the latter. A great stop action photo. The expression on the guys face to the left, priceless. I case anybody (Jack) wants to know what I want for Christmas one of these cannons would do nicely. #9795121

Douglas Pignet November 10, 2011

nice timing and period capture... #9795161

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 10, 2011

Timing is everything - Outstanding work!! #9795237

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe November 10, 2011

Brava, Michelle! #9795239

Debbie Bray November 10, 2011

That is amazing that your other friend captured the same thing! Just look at the expressions on their faces, the bang must have been hugely loud!! Great catch too, to get the cannon firing like that!!! #9795296

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 10, 2011

I Love the guy on the right with his finger in his ear ;0)

Sensational Capture Mickey!!! #9795301

Danny B. Head November 10, 2011

Wow, that must have been a surprise both to see the fire in the image and to discover an identical image was taken by someone else without you knowing. Great capture! #9795335

Gord MacEachern November 10, 2011

Like a lot of little boys I have always loved things that go bang, smoke and fire are a bonus lol..( I am thinking back to the good old days when a kid could go into the five and dime and bring out an arm full of fire crackers)
Timing, detail, colors, and comp, make this a winner in my book Michelle #9795349

Mary Timman November 10, 2011

Wow...fabulous shot! #9795453

Anita Hogue November 10, 2011

A superb capture, Michelle! #9795470

Renata Gusciora November 10, 2011

Awesome action capture with excellent clarity,lighting and great composition,Michelle! #9795548

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 10, 2011

I think I love your stories as much as your pictures Michelle! Love the expression on the guy's face on the left! #9795561

Jack Gaskin November 10, 2011

Color Detail DOF Timing on the firing you NAILED IT ALL PERFECTLY What a fun Capture...

Jack #9795583

Monnie Ryan November 10, 2011

Wonderful action capture, Michelle! #9795646

Antonio Amen November 10, 2011

This is really two shots in one...lol
Well done Michelle.
Have a nice day #9795880

Tiia Vissak November 10, 2011

a cool scene! #9795913

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 10, 2011

Perfect timing to get the fire on this Michelle. I am usually jumping during that part! LOL #9796066

David Phalen November 10, 2011

Absolutely amazing!! The timing, colors and clarity are exceptional!! #9796146

Mike Clime November 10, 2011

Great capture and nice timing, Michelle! Like the guy with the finger in his ear. #9796174

John Connolly November 10, 2011

A wonderful capture of the moment, Michelle! Your timing here is outstanding! #9796259

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 10, 2011

Great capture and action shot, looks so real. Wondeful comp, detail and color. Perfect timing. #9796390

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 10, 2011

Michelle, all your images are captivating and this one is no expection! This just proves that the camera sees all! Now I must go check out the other image! #9796588

Ian M. Hill November 10, 2011

Superb capture here Michelle,love that canon blast too. #9796902

Michael G. Marshall November 10, 2011

Terrific image, Michelle! Love the action! Fantastic timing! Michael #9796959

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 10, 2011

Perfect timing, Michelle! A terrific capture! #9796960

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 10, 2011

So crystal clear is seems lie I am standing right there, Michelle! You have all the elements of a winner, my friend! AMAZING work!
Interesting story, too. WIll check it out! #9797081

David Hurt November 10, 2011

Wonderful action capture, Michelle! #9797206

Steve M. Harrington November 10, 2011

The perfect moment! Nice shooting, Michelle!
Steve #9797255

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 10, 2011

Awesome shot, Michelle!! Very tough to capture that. #9797326

Dennis Gay November 11, 2011

KABOOM *Michelle*!

You have made an old armourer's heart very happy with this shot. I had a good time when I was working with the Artillery during my time in the Aussie army.

The Rammer yelling out "FIRE!" is the icing on the cake.

GB
Dennis #9797583

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic November 11, 2011

Wow what awesome timing in this capture of all the details of this action. Love the expressions on the military people and of course the "fire". #9798841

Stephen Zacker November 11, 2011

Fantastic timing. Really like the facial expressions #9798984

Rona L. Schwarz November 11, 2011

FABULOUS, Michelle! Just marvelous! Your timing is impeccable...the camera sees what the eye cannot. The expressions on their faces say it all. Alas, I did not get to experience this last weekend. Hope to see this one again! #9799229

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 12, 2011

Wow! Terrific timing and capture!! #9799653

Susan Weisensel November 12, 2011

OUTSTANDING Michelle, stunning capture. #9800882

Craig D. Minton November 12, 2011

Boy.. Talk about having a blast. I wanna try! Perfect capture, Michelle. Super crisp. #9801006

Carol Eade level-addict November 13, 2011

That's perfect timing, Michelle, a fabulous image! #9802295

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 14, 2011

KABOOM #9803955

Freddy Bland November 18, 2011

Awesome capture, Michelle! One of a kind..and extremely well done! #9816200

Brett Dolsen November 19, 2011

Outstanding timing,colour and composition Michelle! #9818198

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 19, 2011

You certainly caught this at the peak of the action, love all the expressions that show that the explosion was not only heard but also felt. What a coincidence too with Sheryl's capture. What are the odds? #9819767

Robert Jensen November 21, 2011

Superb capture #9822695

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 29, 2012

How cool is THAT!
Perfect timing and capture!
~♥~Lisa #10113742

Robert Jensen July 25, 2012

Great capture. The flame only last milliseconds in duration, which is why it is rarely captured in our cameras. Testing a trigger right now to see what it would take to always capture the flame. Part of it depends too on how much powder is being used. #10243946

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