A Question of Balance Photo

Photographer’s Note

A 360 mm Focal Lenght shot (240 mm + 120mm), few light for the sunset on my back and the small ship that "was jumping" on the waves.

But in photography as on sailing is all...a Question of Balance.

Model: NIKON D40
Software: Capture NX 1.0.0 W
Exposure Time: 8/10000 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Focal Length: 240/1 mm
Date Taken: 2007-08-12 18:08
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 156 kb

ChrisJ, wishlist, Muse, mursaloglu, PixelTerror, snowfalken, marjan, apucci, Tue, plimrn, salvator, corniste, scobert, JCG, riclopes has marked this note useful

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John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2008-01-17 1:00

The timing is perfect and also the detail is incredible sharp. I specially appreciate the water colour.
Best wishes,
Achim

ChrisJ (70443) 2008-01-17 1:11

Ciao Paolo

A good sports action shot of the mini yacht. I like the striking colour contrast between the red & yellow attire of the man, & the bluie sky & sea. Excellent sharpness, & tfs!

wishlist (4133) 2008-01-17 1:13

Ciao Paolo,
bello scatto col la barchetta ben posizionata nel fotogramma che permette all'occhio di spaziare fino all'orizzonte dando profondita' di campo. Che lente hai usato per questo scatto?
Ciao e buona giornata

Igor

Muse (31059) 2008-01-17 1:22

Hi Paolo,
Belle capture de ce moment où la performance sportive est bien mise en évidence.
Jolie touche de couleur du maillot et gilet qui contrastent bien sur la mer et le ciel.
Best regards
Denise

snunney (35464) 2008-01-17 1:22

Hello Paolo,
An excellent action shot caught at just the right moment. I like the framing and cool blue tones. Superb sharpness where it's needed.

arnabchat (7052) 2008-01-17 1:42

Ciao Paolo!
this is an incredible piece of work with the tele lens. I appreciate your capturing the action at the perfect moment to get this frozen in action.
Bellissimo!
Greetings from Trieste.
Arnab

marianita (3356) 2008-01-17 2:02

Paolo
nice action shot. perfect colours...
well done
marianna

mursaloglu (5234) 2008-01-17 2:12

Salve Paolo
Complimenti per il dinamismo del contenuto dell'immagine che per i colori vivaci e caldi che ricrea una compozisione eccellente. Bravo ihsan

PixelTerror (86837) 2008-01-17 2:14

Ciao Paolo,
With your last two images I see you're already thinking forward to the summer, take a bit of time for skiing !
You got nice dynamics in this image, and it's good the guy has red/yellow clothes.
Have a nice day JY

snowfalken (1108) 2008-01-17 2:36

Hello Paolo,

This is a very interesting picture! You opted for a rather cool white balance in spite of the sunset behind you. However, the low Kelvin temperature created beautiful blue color tones in the water and sky! The composition is dynamic and the subject is in great pose! Well done! Thank you for sharing!

With Friendly Regards,
Eddie

marjan (6093) 2008-01-17 5:38

hi Paolo, you did excelent job , superb moment and big truth. Balance is all. In sport, in photography and in life.
Marjan

chpp (4007) 2008-01-17 7:34

Ciao Paolo
very nice image
nice focus, great composition and beautiful vivid colours
cheers
chris

stefanocer (10412) 2008-01-17 7:54

Bella cattura Paolo ed il titolo è azzeccatissimo , complimenti.
Stefano.

Pascale (10188) 2008-01-17 8:58

Bonsoir Paolo
Beau moment saisi ,on dirait qu'il vole sur l'eau ce voilier .Beau contraste entre tout ce bleu et les petites touches de rouge et jaune.On va rêver soleil et vacances maintenant....
Amitiés

markstaples (15670) 2008-01-17 9:36

That sea is blue!!! Superb. Also a very well captured subject. I bet he didn't stay on his boat for long!
Best wishes
Mark

smarcell (14653) 2008-01-17 10:17

Veramente un momento decisivo, direi. Un'immagine piacevole e divertente
Ciao Stefano

MarcT (21103) 2008-01-18 2:32

Hi Paolo,
That's an original and funny picture. Well composed and planned!
Cheers
Maarc

photographer123 (5803) 2008-01-18 8:52

hi Paolo..
very good composition..timing is very good as like as color...best wishes...subir

Tue (25608) 2008-01-18 8:56

Hej Paolo,
Excellent photo with great timing to capture the boat and man like this. The blue tones of sea and sky are great too, lovely background. Well done!
Regards,
Lars

plimrn (19694) 2008-01-19 18:40

Ciao Paolo,
I learned to sail on a boat where I would spend the whole afternoon hiked out in the trapeze, it's a wonderful, exhilarating feeling. Your very dynamic composition brings it all back!! Thank you for the lovely memory.
SAG, Pat

giorgimer (21478) 2008-01-20 7:07

Ciao Paolo,

hai colto l'attimo in maniera impeccabile! Ottimo scatto ben composto e con bei colori.

Complimenti!

Gio

delkoo (34754) 2008-01-21 13:29

hi paolo
You were there at the right moment to get this surprising scene, great focus and colours especially the yellow and reg sailor man.

ciao
didier

cessy (13647) 2008-01-23 8:21

wowhoo.. the question of balance indeed
very nice capture of the moment, Paolo
and I like his colors contrast with the blue surround him

salvator (18933) 2008-01-24 1:07

Ciao Paolo,
Wonderful composition with the top of the mast showing the top left part of the frame, and the way you have balanced the composition with the small boats on the right. The colors and sharpness, the details are also very nice.
Best regards. Ciao. Salvator.

corniste (4236) 2008-01-26 14:27

I love this pic. The man seems to be close to desaster on his boat! Abolute decisive moment.
Regards

scobert (5333) 2008-01-27 15:40

Hello Paolo,
Outstanding action shot and good job of composing this photo with the boats in the background to balance out the horizontal frame. The bold yellow and red on the wind sailor did a great job of complimenting the overwhelming blues. Outstanding!
Stan

JCG (25745) 2008-01-29 1:27

Hi Paolo,

The position of the Mister does not seem very comfortable !!! Beautiful catch of sight on the sharp one of this navigator. I like much the balance of the photograph. The colors and the light are very beautiful. Pretty glance Paolo, cheer.

With all my friendships and a good day,

Jean-Charles

riclopes (33131) 2008-02-03 3:23

Olá Paolo, delicious moment, great title. The perpendicular situation with the sail pointing to the corner along the diagonal is fantastic. Wonderful panoramic blue scenery. Congratulations.
Ciao,
ric

capthaddock (28640) 2008-02-04 15:41

Great timing Paolo, I liked the thumbnail because of the angle of the boat, after opening the large version, I was pleasantly surprised to see the position of the man.

JanP (1637) 2008-03-28 4:21

Hi Paolo.
Amazingly captured! Composition and colors are just perfect. I feel there's a lot of motion in this picture.
Well chosen title, by the way...
Best regards, Jan