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A Chip Off The Old Block

© John Connolly

A Chip Off The Old Block

Uploaded: October 19, 2016 | Entered: October 19, 2016 12:44:02

Description

The Karuah woodchop attracted a lot of interest on the day.
I managed to capture a plate sized woodchip, just after it was cut and flew off the log.


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Chuck Green level-classic October 19, 2016

Great action shot, John! #1671460

Gord MacEachern October 19, 2016

Awesome timing John,looks like a fun day.
Cute title too #11528339

Candace M. Cleveland October 19, 2016

Nice action John...great crisp colors!! #11528385

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 19, 2016

Great title and timming John, a fantastic action shot!!! #11528412

Ann Coates level-classic October 19, 2016

I don't know why but I love watching woodchopping. You captured the action perfectly John. #11528503

Martha R. Mazon level-classic October 20, 2016

Wow, it seems like chopper and crowd should be wearing eye protection, John! Fantastic, evocative action shot! #11528570

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 20, 2016

Great action capture, John. Fantastic details. #11528582

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic October 20, 2016

Wonderful capture and colors John!,
Amalia #11528696

John Connolly October 20, 2016

Thank you for your comments on this image! #11528751

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 20, 2016

Awesome stop action capture and timing to get the large chip at that location. Well done John. #11528757

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 20, 2016

I've never tried this, it looks quite intimidating WTG John!! <>< #11528801

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 20, 2016

Like the look of concentration & determination captured here, John. Fantastic timing too! #11528815

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 21, 2016

Outstanding timing, color and detail! #11528947

John Connolly October 21, 2016

Thanks a lot Emile, Nancy, Patrick and Jeff! #11529166

Marijana Fajgl October 22, 2016

Fantastic action capture, John! I like the man´s expression. #11529473

John Connolly October 23, 2016

Thanks a lot Marijana! #11529737

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