Inspiring Photo: B*U*R*S*T #6931880

B*U*R*S*T

Uploaded: September 10, 2008 | Entered: May 09, 2014 13:45:20

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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.

Friends for Finer Photography
September MT theme entry: "Freezing the Action"

Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/15000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Aggie Villanueva September 10, 2008 0

How in the world were you quick enough to capture that? This is fabulous! #995739

Michelle L. Frick September 10, 2008 0

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!! #6435434

cheryl m. phillips September 10, 2008 0

WOW! is right!
I love this! Wonderful idea and image, Lisa!! #6435449

cheryl m. phillips September 10, 2008 0

Ok, so my 11 yr old son saw this over my shoulder... he's TOTALLY impressed!!!
~cheryl #6435451

Stefania Barbier September 10, 2008 0

OMG Lisa, can't believe your timing..... couldn't be more perfect.... how many water balloons did you have popped???? SUPERB!!!!! #6435651

Lisa J. Boulden September 10, 2008 0

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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♥ #6435700

Pat Gamwell September 10, 2008 0

Totally incredible, Lisa! You can be very proud of this amazing shot and worth all the effort!!! LOVE IT! #6435749

Chris Henning September 10, 2008 0

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:) #6435773

Max Aureli September 10, 2008 0

WOW Extraordinary! #6436607

Karen Bacon September 10, 2008 0

Wow! What great timing Lisa! Awesome image! #6436809

Kumiko Parkinson September 10, 2008 0

Oh, Lisa, I'm wordless...magnificent...outstanding idea and timing! For sure that exposure, clarity....are perfect, too! #6436897

Molly A. O September 10, 2008 0

Thats got to be a winner! What an unusual concept and then beautiful follow through! AWESOME! #6436900

Stan Kwasniowski September 10, 2008 0

Lisa, awesome #6436950

Jeana Clark September 10, 2008 0

I agree with ALL!!!
This is a WINNER!!!
Fantastic work Lisa!!!
~J~ #6437030

M.Christine Duncan September 10, 2008 0
Great action... frozen in time! Bet your son had a blast helping with this one?!!! LOL #6437339

Mary Spade September 10, 2008 0
Amazing Lisa!!Definately a Wow from me ! #6437364

Sherry McClead September 10, 2008 0
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 :} #6437512

Clyde Smith September 10, 2008 0
Awesome capture Lisa!
Clyde #6437552

Kathleen Rinker September 10, 2008 0
Excellent! #6438034

Tammy Espino September 10, 2008 0
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 :) #6438423

Anita Hogue September 10, 2008 0
Excellent exposure, details and lighting, Lisa! Absolutely fabulous image! #6438621

Gena L. Talbot September 10, 2008 0
Lisa My Dear....
F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C ~ C*A*P*T*U*R*E !!!
Great Work Here! :) :)
#6438800

David Pratt September 11, 2008 0
Wow ! Lisa this is so cool! Awesome! #6439059

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 12, 2008 0
WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is INCREDIBLE and PHENOMENAL, Lisa!!!!!!! ♫ k #6443354

Maria Coulson September 12, 2008 0
Lisa, this is a fantastic picture. How can we compete with it? #6443566

Lorna Shutter September 12, 2008 0
Unbelievable capture, Lisa!!! It's magnificent and perfect for the MT entry! INCREDIBLE image!!! :) #6443762

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 12, 2008 0
Fabulous capture of the moment so great for the MT. Nice work Lisa! #6443934

Renata Gusciora September 12, 2008 0
Wow,superb timing,incredible,Lisa! #6445785

Stephen Zacker September 12, 2008 0
Amazing.. now how did you capture this!? #6447128

Patricia Ronan September 12, 2008 0
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. #6447361

Michael Umbreit September 13, 2008 0
Lisa - This is so cool!! Had to make it a favorite! - Mike #6448057

Mitch Spence September 13, 2008 0
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? #6449787

Lisa J. Boulden September 13, 2008 0
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♥ #6449872

Robert S. Grauer September 13, 2008 0
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. #6450170

Sherran Andersen September 14, 2008 0
Talk about perfect timing... cool action shot Lisa. Doesn't look like it would be an easy shot to get! Sherran #6451707

Irene Colling September 14, 2008 0
Lisa, I am bowled over by this incredible shot. Fantastic photogrpahy. #6451724

Judy V. Kennamer September 14, 2008 0
Marvelous capture Lisa!!!! You timing is perfect!!!!! #6452398

Bill Knaps September 14, 2008 0
Wowwwwwwwwwww What an amazing action shot/capture and I bet Cheryl's 11 year old son has already tried it. LOL Bill #6452572

September 14, 2008 0
This is absolutely excellent Lisa! :) #6452872

Terry Cervi September 15, 2008 0
A VERY cool shot, Lisa! Super work! #6456581

Brook Burling September 15, 2008 0
WOW this is awesome! Great Capture Lisa!! #6457514

Meg Voyzey September 16, 2008 0
This is unbelievable! What a superb capture! EXCELLENT!!! #6463705

Flavio Carnevale September 17, 2008 0
A great idea, an excellent image, from a superb gallery.
Flavio #6465219

Sandy Powers September 18, 2008 0
Oh Lisa! THIS is FABULOUS!!! What a phenomenal capture. You are THE BOMB!
#6468302

Dennis Gay September 18, 2008 0
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 #6469346

Keith Butler September 18, 2008 0
Excellent work on this Lisa! #6470726

Kim Lund September 21, 2008 0
Way cool and a very original photo too. #6482054

Susie Peek-Swint September 22, 2008 0
Fantastic timing Lisa .. I've always wanted to capture this .. you've given me inspiration to try again!! #6492499

Christine Lobsinger September 29, 2008 0
Lisa,
Congratulations on this shot and your EP! Just Awesome! I love your gallery too...
Have a great day!
Christine
Smile With Me #6528973

Lynn Haack November 09, 2008 0
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 #6726786

Ruth Grimm July 22, 2009 0
First ot's smoke, not it's water! WTG!!
Congratualtions on this finalist! Best of luck int he next round!! #7764142

Patti Coblentz July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations, Lisa...what a great image!
Patti #7764181

Tammy Espino July 22, 2009 0
Congrats on a great finalist!! :) I remember this one!!! #7764439

Tammy Scott July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations on this phenomenal finalist! #7765097

anonymous July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations Lisa on this awesome finalist! B- #7765171

James Reininger July 22, 2009 0
Wow, this is very impressive! A winner in my book. #7765214

Sam Britt July 22, 2009 0
Congratulations, terrific finalist, Lisa! #7765407

Lorna Shutter July 22, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this truly amazing image, Lisa!!!!! :) #7765606

A P July 22, 2009 0

Congratulations on your finalist Lisa Best of luck in the next round. This one is a winner all the way!!! #7765695

Joseph T. Pilonero July 22, 2009 0
How absolutely creative - and well taken. Congratulations, Lisa. I suspect we will see this one again. TED #7765908

Debra R. Harder July 22, 2009 0
This is incredible, Lisa!! Truly BRILLIANT! CONGRATULATIONS on another OUTSTANDING finalist!! Deb #7766016

Christine Lobsinger July 22, 2009 0
WTG LISA!!! Good Luck in the next round!! CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7766040

Carol L. Fowler July 22, 2009 0
Congrats on this Finalist, Lisa! #7766102

Teresa Burnett July 22, 2009 0
This is awesome, Lisa!! Huge congratulations, and best of luck in the next round!! #7766590

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009 0
Awesome!!! Big congratulations Lisa!! #7766896

Terry Cervi July 22, 2009 0
An amazing action capture, Lisa! Congrats on your finalist! #7767662

Mary K. Robison July 22, 2009 0
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! #7767695

Robert Baer July 22, 2009 0
lisa
congrats on this so very creative finalist! #7767906

Usman M. Bajwa July 22, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS, Lisa!
UB. #7769095

Colleen Farrell July 22, 2009 0
WTG, Lisa! Big congrats on your finalist! #7769152

Shelly A. Van Camp July 22, 2009 0
Congrats on your finalists! #7769180

Chris Henning July 22, 2009 0
Congrats, Lisa. This is awesome! #7769339

Karen Celella July 22, 2009 0
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. #7769461

Smita Pawar July 22, 2009 0
This is a fantastic capture. Sure-shot winner. Congratulations Lisa. #7770154

Linda Blair July 22, 2009 0
Cool....congratulations!!!!! #7771160

Judy V. Kennamer July 23, 2009 0
Congrats on this cool Finalist Lisa!!! #7771640

Ken Smith July 23, 2009 0
How many attempts??? Super set-up Lisa and congrats on this finalists! #7772049

frank w. degenhardt July 23, 2009 0
Amazing look and work friend. Congratulations on the Finalist from Annie and myself. #7774089

Alex T. Mizuno July 23, 2009 0
All your water actions photos are excellent Lisa! You're becoming more and more experimental. Keep up good work! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #7775445

Shawn Jennings July 24, 2009 0
Way Cool! Congratulations on your finalist, Lisa! #7778544

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 27, 2009 0
Fantastic Lisa!
Congratulations on this awesome finalist girl....
jo ann c. #7787149

Amy JACKSON July 28, 2009 0
Congratulation, Lisa!!! #7789856

Anne McKinnell August 04, 2009 0
Wow, what a unique shot Lisa!! A great idea and a real winner!! #7815485

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