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Uploaded: March 18, 2007

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1/25 sec F18

Exif: FNumber: 18, ExposureBiasValue: 0/6, ExposureTime: 0.04, Flash: flash fired, ISO: 100, WhiteBalance: auto white balance

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Dave Winchell March 18, 2007

This is probably a better pan as the shutter speed was faster but what is the trade off for a blurred background vs a clear subject? Is it the speed of the subject that dictates shutter speed? #622501

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe March 18, 2007

Nice image, Dave. I like the colors and the accoutements (helmet, training wheels...) A fun time!

I always try to get a crisp subject first, so I tend to err on the side of higher shutter speed (e.g., with my horse race images). If you are inclined to do so, you can always add some motion blur with PS to add more background blur. The speed and angle of the subject (and available light) are the primary factors in choosing the shutter speed. #4066956

Dave Winchell March 18, 2007

Mike, Thanks for the advice. I think more practice is required to nail it down. #4067923

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe March 18, 2007

I think you got it pretty well on this shot. The upper body is clear and the blurring on the feet and the background is great. They contibute to the sense of motion. I like it. #4067934

Dennis Flanagan level-classic March 18, 2007

I think you did well, but I also thing a horizontal aspect would be better to convey motion; showing him going somewhere. #4067990

Dave Winchell March 19, 2007

Great point Dennis. I think you are right. Thanks. #4069214

David Pratt May 26, 2007

Cool shot David! I think you did very well with this. Looks like he is having alot of fun! #4333592

Dave Winchell May 26, 2007

Thanks Dave. I know I need to add some new images. As much as I love shooting is as much as I hate post processing. #4334233

Steve M. Harrington May 26, 2007

I like this shot, Dave, but I agree with the advice of both Mike and Dennis. You are sort of in the middle for shutter speed for this shot. Try the shot both ways. Hold the camera still at say 1/60 and get his blurred movement. Then pan with him at say 1/1000. You will freeze his movement but have a sense of movement in the background. One thing to bear in mind about panning. Many people stop panning as they click the shutter. Make sure you follow him right through the shot and beyond. #4334560

Dave Winchell May 27, 2007

Steve, thanks again for your comments. I appreciate you taking the time and actually offering critique. Dave #4335783

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