Uploaded: August 11, 2005 23:36:58
f/1.6, 1/500, ISO-800
This might not look much like stop action, but this guy was moving! I've never done anything like this before and never exposed for really dark skin before so I wanted to add it to the lesson just because I worked so hard on this and tried to step way out of my comfort zone for this one including asking to photograph this guy working out.
Leanne M.E. Boyd August 12, 2005
I think you did an excellent job, Erica! Something he and yourself should be proud of! Wonderful shot! #293098Ronald Balthazor August 12, 2005
Very well captured, Erica. #1708152Erica Murphy August 12, 2005
Thank you Leanne and Ronald for taking to time to leave comments on my photo!Erica #1709813
Kelly S. Michaud September 24, 2005
Congrats Erica! Another winner. This is a fantastic photo. I love how his whole body is visible in his reflection! Very effective.Kelly #1874858
Erica Murphy September 24, 2005
Thank you very much Kelly!Erica #1877261
Terry L. Ellis September 24, 2005
Congratulations, Erica, on this super finalist! Good luck in the next round! #1878778Lori L. Thomas September 24, 2005
Awesome capture. The reflection and look on his face are so expressive. Great work! #1879868Anna Diederich September 28, 2005
I can't believe I missed this one!! I loved this shot first time I saw it! Congratulations!Anna #1897428
Erica Murphy September 28, 2005
Thanks a million Anna!! I found one I like better. I entered it for next time. I just finished editing and will save and delete these tonight. I'm so behind!Erica #1897551
Ernest S. Pile August 27, 2007
Just wandred into your gallery and was stunned with this amazing photo. Your sports action shots are wonderful! This in particular because you got the skin tones spot on! This is a technique that I've been trying to work on myself and I'm a dark-skinned Cuban-American.Great work! I'm a fan!
Ernest #4707426
Erica Murphy August 27, 2007
Thanks so much Ernest!! That means so much to me.Erica #4707552
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