Camera Settings Challenge - csc14-07 Freezing Motion

April 13th, 2014

Thank you very much for selecting my high key photo it was fun experimenting!

Winning Photo -

@alicenellis has selected me to host the next challenge.

Do some of the camera settings intimidate you? Do you want to learn how to develop your photography skills and learn how to use your camera effectively without always going back to the "auto" function? These challenges are for you!

This week’s challenge is: Freezing Motion

Explanation: Things are moving around us all the time, it is neat to think that we can capture a moment in time. So that brings me to the new camera setting challenge, Freezing Motion by means of your shutter speed.
Your task is to capture in sharp focus a moving subject. To freeze motion effectively you must use a fast shutter speed. Example: If a subject is parallel to you like a running dog or a running tap, it requires a shutter speed of at least 1/500 or 1/1000 of a second.

Additional Tips: When you want to freeze any moving subject, you need to consider 3 factors: the distance between you and the subject, the direction in which the subject is moving, and your lens choice. The closer you are to the action the faster the shutter speed.

Experienced photographers who are knowledgeable in this particular setting are encouraged to offer "kind and constructive" suggestions on the posted entries. Those entering this challenge want to learn and improve.

This challenge starts Monday April 14th, 2014 and ends Wednesday April 23, 2014 12:00pm Central Standard Time. All photos must be taken during these dates to be considered. Enter as many as you would like- the idea is to practice and learn. TAG your photo CSC14-07 AND post your picture in this thread to receive feedback from other experienced photographers specific to this challenge.

Voting will take place on Saturday April 26, 2014 (and remain open 24 hours), and the winner will be announced Monday April 28, 2014. The winner of the challenge will select an experienced photographer to host a new challenge. It is the winner’s option on who they want to host the next challenge; it may be someone they follow whose work they admire, or someone who is active offering suggestions on previous CSC challenges. The winner may also select an experienced photographer for the list of photographers who have agreed to host future challenges as another option. Here is the link to that list: http://365project.org/archaeofrog/365/2013-12-18

Expect to receive constructive suggestions on how to improve your skills.

How to post your photo on this link:
1) Upload your photo to 365, and be sure to add CSC14-07 as one of the tags.
2) Go to your page that has the photo you wish to post.
3) Copy the "share" code in the bottom right section of that page.
4) Return to this thread and paste the code under comments

Happy Shooting!
April 13th, 2014
I am going to try this one! I am brand-new to high-end cameras, and I'm ready to take my photography to a new level. So I plan to try to capture some images at my grandson's T-ball game. I will read up on this technique and try it this week. Thanks for inspiring me!
April 13th, 2014
Love this challenge!will give it a go.Congrats on winning with that gorgeous image!
April 13th, 2014
i don't know if you would consider NEx6 high end camera, but i do struggle with not getting blurs and capturing motion, so this could be good for me.
April 13th, 2014
@fivefingerofdeath
Hi Paul the kind of camera will not be a factor.
So please give it a try.
April 14th, 2014
Okay, going to give this one a try.
and alerting a new 365-er .....
@laurettevandermerwe



April 14th, 2014
Congrats on your win. Most excellent choice! :) A fave of mine.
April 14th, 2014
@lbluejaye8 @mzzhope @fivefingerofdeath @radiogirl @kwiksilver @voiceprintz

I am here if you need help or questions answered. :)
April 14th, 2014
@agima thank you Brendan!
April 14th, 2014
@agima thanks for helping out Brendan.
April 15th, 2014

Taken with a lensbaby for 3 different challenges.
April 15th, 2014
Not sure if these are valid...as I'm not using a fast shutter and I'm using a speedlite on multi mode...



April 18th, 2014
Fetch!
April 21st, 2014
April 21st, 2014
Look Ma....no hands....

April 23rd, 2014
Wave Power at 1/400 of a second
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