The March Challenge - entry thread

[4hero]

Hi folks,

After the recent thread about a new monthly challenge, I feel it would be ok for me to start the ball rolling?

This months challenge is Street Panning. This could be someone jogging, a bus going past, whatever you think, it's up to you.

• The shot MUST be taken this month, with the closing date being the 31st of March
• The exif must be posted with your shot
• Keep the images posted to a decent size please, 1024px wide max
• I'll choose the winner this month (with the winner choosing the theme for next month, then deciding who should win that months). A poll would have been good, with the users voting, but the poll only allows 10 people to compete
• The Challenge for next month should be generic, as not everyone has access to zoom, macro, specialist lenses. It should be shots that everyone is capable of achieving with the bare essentials

Happy shooting, and I look forward to seeing your shots!

Neil.

edited to add, I'm going to take part in this too, but cannot win (obviously). Should there be a discussion topic also, or just have any discussion in here?

Edited by 4hero on Tuesday 2nd March 00:30

[Dogsey]

Someone had to be first, slightly predictable and I'll probably try to get something else during the month but I give you:



Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 15 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[racing green]

Go on then, here's one from me

Shutter Speed - 1/90th
f6.7
Focal length - 64mm
Ex bias - 0
8th March 2010 17.59pm

[craig_s]

This contest popped into my head while having a wander with the camera so:



Shutter Speed - 1/6 sec
f14
Focal length - 34mm
Ex bias - 0
12th March 2010 12.24pm

[theboyfold]

Does this count as a street? It sort of was a street, just one by a cross country ski track

It needs a little post as my sensor looks dirty, but I quite like how it's turned out

Focal length: 28mm
Aperture: f16.0
Exposure: 1/80

[forty-two]

Up on the A4069. I gave the missus the keys and said 'drive up and down a few times' I need to practice panning...



Camera: Nikon D300S
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 52 mm
Focal Length: 51.9 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[wigglebottom]

Its not quite on street but just off it, don't have any from this month otherwise!



Eta:
exif
1/25s
18.0f/
iso 100
focal length 23mm

Not a very good photo but am trying to enter more of these to try different things, am still learning.

Edited by wigglebottom on Sunday 21st March 15:24

[mojitomax]

taken whilst pottering around london last week. not really panning, more stalking - PS, it's my girlfriend so i'm allowed to stalk her!



the final result isn't really what i had in mind but i only have limited pp facilities with iphoto at the moment. still, hope you enjoy

1/8th second
f4.5
10mm
iso400

[jon-]

(just to get one in before the month is out. I'll get the settings later)

[GravelBen]

forty-two said:

Up on the A4069. I gave the missus the keys and said 'drive up and down a few times' I need to practice panning...

[pic] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4413781142_2d7...

Camera: Nikon D300S
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 52 mm
Focal Length: 51.9 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Free hint: try a slower shutter speed - I'm usually in the general ballpark of 1/160 for motorsport panning, sometimes slower or faster depending on things like light and car speed. Nice Sub though

[forty-two]

GravelBen said:

Free hint: try a slower shutter speed - I'm usually in the general ballpark of 1/160 for motorsport panning, sometimes slower or faster depending on things like light and car speed. Nice Sub though

Everyday is a school day! I always seem to be learning something new and forgetting something else at the moment

Advice taken on board though.

Cheers.

[NWVT]

i know its after march but was useing my latest purchase a d300 on sunday for the btcc
this is my faviourate panning shot of the day


Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 102 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Edited by NWVT on Tuesday 6th April 17:07

[4hero]

Thanks a lot for taking part everyone! It pushed me to get out and take some shots also and that's what this challenge is all about

My shots, not the best but it's better than the camera sitting there gathering dust while my "knowledge" fades into the distance.





Anyway, on with the results.

In 3rd place - Craig S
I commend you for your bravery in shooting at 1/6th sec! Love experimenting myself with slower shutter speeds, you pulled it off nicely! Was this shot hand-held?

In 2nd place - forty-two
A bit more motion (slower shutter speed) would have been excellent, but a good shot none the less! Looks such an inviting road for that scooby! Damn, I miss my impreza

And in 1st place - mojitomax
Such an spooky shot, looks like you are some sort of mad stalker! Again, excellent use of slow shutter (why do I always want to type stter) speed.

Really chuffed this has worked out ok, and would be delighted if mojitomax could post up the next challenge! Would you also copy and paste my first post on this thread so everyone knows the rules of the Challenge please?

Is there anything else we should add to this challenge, like you are allowed more than one entry in the month?

Edited by 4hero on Tuesday 6th April 23:40

[forty-two]

Yeah! 2nd! I am actually chuffed with that.

[craig_s]

thanks!
It was handheld, I was setting up for another shot as he passed so I just had to go with the settings I had, I guess I got lucky!
Well done forty-two and mojitomax, lovely pictures . So what's April's challenge?

[mojitomax]

Hi guys. First place! Well chuffed. It's the first comp I entered. Thanks.

I think the theme for April should be "up". Inspired by disney's recent film.

The only thing is that I will be away from 26 April for four weeks. I'm driving to Istanbul and back in an old London taxi! So I won't be able to judge the results not sure how thats going to work.

Can somebody make a new thread for this? I'm typing from my iPhone at work so it's a bit awkward.

Thanks all, and have fun this month!