Round 'n' Round Photo

Photographer’s Note

The merry-go-round of Antibes, located in Allèe de la Republique, close to the old city centre; a pregnant woman...ok... THE pregnant woman, was waiting the end of the round to take off from a small plastic horse her child.
Then: screams & teardrops.

Model: NIKON D40
Software: Capture NX 1.0.0 W
Exposure Time: 4/10 sec
F-Stop: f/3.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 18/1 mm
Date Taken: 2007-10-13 19:28
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 196 kb

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sevy (13386) 2008-06-10 1:09

Ciao Paolo,

Nice idea and good realization. There is the opposition between the static woman and the spinning of the manege.
Perhaps a little too much light on some parts of the photo, but it is also playing for the ambiance.
You really selected the good speed for the rendering of the movement.

Yves.

papagolf21 (56335) 2008-06-10 1:25

Bonjour, cher Paolo,
Ah ! très bien fait cette réalisation ! le manège tourne à la façon d'un engin venu d'ailleurs, la présence de la femme au premier plan donne à l'ensemble un effet très particulier.
Belle réussite et très originale réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Budapestman (41836) 2008-06-10 1:44

Hi Paolo,
Great impression with effective and spectacular composition. I like the dynamic spectacle and the gorgeous lights. Beautiful work, Have a nice day
George

ticoeurs (273) 2008-06-10 1:58

Hi Paolo,

I like that kind of shots.
It is difficult to place a still character in that kind of shot.
You have succeed in it.
The burnt light give a nice atmosphere.

Regards.

Fabrice

pastadog (12821) 2008-06-10 2:05

Intelligent compo, Paolo, the sharp, static woman in black against the dynamic, blurred, colorful, strongly illuminated merry-go-round. Regards, Daniel
ps - Don't worry, they are always a lousy team in the first stages (like in '82, etc.)

trekks (14292) 2008-06-10 3:51

hi Paolo

Very good example of motion and using the lights for this effect of blur, and the woman still fiarly sharp at 1/2.5s handheld! Good post although I find the light somewhat OE in some areas. But overall it gives a special effect.

tfs, bill

Wanda1 (10945) 2008-06-10 7:56

Hi Paolo,
Great mood of speed and fun in this also with the bright warm lights giving off such nice warm colours. The pregnant lady adds a nice special touch to the shot.
Regards
Wanda

stefanocer (10404) 2008-06-10 8:08

Bella esecuzione di grande effetto Paolo , giocare con le luci dà sempre soddisfazione , bravo , well done.
Stefano.

Silvio1953 (41697) 2008-06-10 9:39

Ciao Paolo, foto diversa e molto bella, grande dinamicità, splendid colori, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

jonathan_hart (22576) 2008-06-10 10:24

very good exposure, good motion blur behind the woman which is sharp, fascinating colours too :)
regards
jo

Fis2 (45765) 2008-06-10 14:48

Witaj Paolo!
Good idea, curious effect. Your photo is artistic. I like the frame and colours.
Regards
Krzysztof

Clementi (44013) 2008-06-11 0:32

Ciao Paolo,
bellissimo l'effeto movimento che hai dato alla foto, molto ben gestita la luce, la signora in dolce attesa non e' tua moglie vero?
senno la famiglia diventa subito numerosa.
Giorgio

Silversnow (2119) 2008-06-12 21:40

Interesting use of the long exposure (how long btw?) to show the swirling maelstrom, but with a stable element added by this women, an anchor to the composition ;)

Faros (12) 2008-06-12 23:41