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© Brandi K. Mills

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Uploaded: January 06, 2013

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Exif: F Number: 1.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T2i

Comments

Brandi K. Mills January 06, 2013

This is my attempt at an action shot...
I had just finished some still shots with this girl and forgot to change the aperature.
Got it at f/1.8, 1/640 sec., ISO 125
with my 85mm #1507458

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 06, 2013

Lots of energy! Nice job! #10502756

Teresa H. Hunt January 06, 2013

Great action shot Brandi :)

I can't tell if the face is soft or if my eyes are to tired. I was also thinking you might want to trim a bit off the top to give the illusion of jumping higher . . . but I'm not sure if that'd work. :) #10502865

Dale Hardin January 06, 2013

I've done that same thing many times Brandi. Glad you mentioned it because that explains the softness and DOF.

But in this case the action and expression are so good, that the problem becomes secondary and not a deal killer. It's a beautiful image of a very vivacious girl that is a keeper all the way.

Thanks for getting this month's challenge rolling. By the way, I think Teresa's suggestion has some merit and is worth tying to see if you like it. If you do, don't loose more than 1/2 the area above her head. #10502897

Dale Hardin January 06, 2013

Forgot to mention that you can improve that softness a great deal by applying a high pass filter, set at about 1.5 and an overlay blend. #10502899

Brandi K. Mills January 07, 2013

I hope I don't sound too dumb, but Dale I'm not sure what you're talking about with the high pass filter and overlay blend. Again, it may be something I can't do in lightroom...
Thank you for all the input btw =)
#10503941

Beth Spencer January 07, 2013

Congratulations on the EP! If you are using LR you can sharpen it there. If you increase the detail and then if you hold down your alt key while sliding the masking it will sharpen the edges and everything you see turning black is not sharpened and masked. I hope that makes sense it not let me know. #10504001

Jeff E Jensen January 07, 2013

Yup, the issues aren't an issue, great shot!

Nope, high pass and overlay can't be done in Lightroom. #10504110

Debbie E. Payne January 07, 2013

I think, Dale has hit the nail on the head with this one. A tad soft but the stop action certainly makes up for that. Very well done image, Brandi. #10504407

Rita K. Connell level-classic January 08, 2013

this is awesome shot Brandi, looks like she was having fun. perfect for the month challenge. Don't you just hate it when you forget to change your settings. Its usually my ISO congrat's on the EP #10506072

Kristin Duff January 09, 2013

Congrats on the EP Brandi! Way to go.. #10506723

Debbra Bailey January 09, 2013

Great shot and congrats on the EP! #10506788

lisa anderson January 10, 2013

Very energetic and happy! Congrats on your EP :) #10507870

Brandi K. Mills January 10, 2013

Thank you all! This one was a lot of fun! #10508482

Anthony L. Mancuso January 12, 2013

Great concept and execution Brandi, I think Dale's suggestions and a slightly tighter crop would both be improvements.. #10511656

Peter W. Marks January 15, 2013

That's a fun shot Brandi, I started smiling as soon as I saw it. Nice work. #10516710

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict January 26, 2013

Congratulations on your EP and a great shot! I really like this one...and yes, it does make one smile :) #10538962

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