hotel room jump while wearing a suit

I got back to the hotel after Ian and Lindsey's wedding, but wasn't quite ready to crash just yet. I had been thinking about this shot all day and finally got a chance to try it. I didn't want to do it earlier in the day for fear of screwing up the jump and messing up my suit. Luckily, I managed ok. :) The only real messup here is I forgot my camera was still set at ISO 1600 from the dimly-lit wedding reception, hence the noisy/soft image. Oh well.

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Strobist info:
Nikon SB-600 at 1/8 power at camera left on the back of a couch.
Vivitar 285HV at 1/4 power at camera right on an ironing board.
Triggered via Pocket Wizards.

Comments and faves

  1. DottieboBottie, Moochin Photoman, getthebubbles, Leesamaree, and 427 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. KristinHayes (56 months ago | reply)

    Oh, that's awesome. I love the multiple shadows.

  3. ReeBeckiSupergirl (56 months ago | reply)

    Danny -- This is fantastic!

  4. aka_banan (56 months ago | reply)

    Kids...don't try this at home!

  5. TrevinC (56 months ago | reply)

    Dude, i love the multiple shadows. The contrast between your suit and the act of jumping on the bed works well too :)

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  6. S.A. Young (56 months ago | reply)

    crazy man! :)

  7. Malia Campbell (56 months ago | reply)

    You sure clean up good.

  8. BrittneyBush (56 months ago | reply)

    You need your own cartoon show.

  9. Leesamaree (56 months ago | reply)

    Love it :)

  10. ttstam (56 months ago | reply)

    Impressive as always, Danny :-)

  11. stinkerbell1 (56 months ago | reply)

    Freaking Awesome...
    Also inspires me to want to sing the "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" song :)

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  12. KellBailey (56 months ago | reply)

    A shot like this with just the shadows in frame would be pretty cool.

  13. SusanCK (56 months ago | reply)

    Gosh, where else do you jump/plan to jump? ;) Great black suit and white bedding contrast.

  14. poopoorama (56 months ago | reply)

    It's a good thing my little cousins never see me do this. I'm sure their parents would hate me, especially since I'm doing this with my dress shoes on.

    I can look nice when I want to. ;)

    I am my own cartoon show.

    That would be cool indeed! Adding that to my list of ideas. :)

    I've got some jump ideas on my list that I need to get to soon. You'll see them eventually. ;)

    Thanks everyone!

  15. *Michelle*(xena2542)-on/off flickr (56 months ago | reply)

    Very cool shot! I agree the contrast between the suit and the jumping action is fab.

  16. Sedanman [deleted] (56 months ago | reply)

    LOL - look's like you're winding-up cartoon style, and about to head out the window!

  17. filteredart (56 months ago | reply)

    I think there should be a picture of you jumping somewhere in every picture, everywhere..That is a great shot.

  18. Synthetic_Reality (56 months ago | reply)

    This is just years of childhood repression working itself out isn't it.. ;)

  19. honeyrider (56 months ago | reply)

    yeah! love the shadow too!
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  20. EmonXie (56 months ago | reply)

    Too slick!
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  21. poopoorama (56 months ago | reply)

    Hmm... that could be a fun shot...

    I'm working on it. :)

    This is tame. I destroyed beds as a kid.

    Thanks all!

  22. the_domestic_diva (56 months ago | reply)

    I freakin' love this pic!

  23. Sedanman [deleted] (56 months ago | reply)

    I forgot the first time I posted - *metallic ladel banging around in steel pot - like sound effects as legs spin* :O)

  24. Klaus Franck (56 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Art International, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

  25. click flick [deleted] (56 months ago | reply)

    These are fun fun fun shots!!! :))

    Beautiful

  26. piblet (56 months ago | reply)

    congrats on making the front page of Explore!

  27. alexhd57 (56 months ago | reply)

    In that suit you look like the travelling sales guy who just scored the deal of a lifetime!

  28. _edivad (56 months ago | reply)

    ROTFL! Well done, lovely use of lights.
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  29. Rosa y Dani (56 months ago | reply)

    I love the shadows and the cartoon-like look of this pic. Brilliant! :)

  30. ♥ Kelly ♥ (56 months ago | reply)

    is it real?

    You have incredible spirits!

  31. Schwachs (56 months ago | reply)

    What a fun shot!

  32. Sarah Schloo (56 months ago | reply)

    hilarious shot

  33. scallydandan (56 months ago | reply)

    OMG that photo is a- m - a- z- i- n - g

  34. Oceano Mare (56 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *THE BIG ONE (post 1 - comment/fave 3)* - RAIN - VOTING OPEN!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

    ahahhahahahahahah very funny

  35. Lyle58 (56 months ago | reply)

    Whatever it takes to make Explore...

  36. dsevilla (56 months ago | reply)

    Hahaha, great!

  37. poopoorama (56 months ago | reply)

    Thanks everyone for stopping by and commenting and faving this! You all rock!

  38. baby7 (56 months ago | reply)

    congrats

  39. Titta di Girolamo (56 months ago | reply)

    Ohhh great!!!!!

  40. digivangelist (56 months ago | reply)

    Excellent Photographer Awards
    *Excellent Photographer Awards*

    This is an official invite for you to post this photo to our group. Feel free to join in on the fun but please follow the rules.

    please tag with "Excellent Photographer Awards"

  41. Ben124. (56 months ago | reply)

    It turned out really well. Excellent shot. Gret idea

  42. it's alive! (56 months ago | reply)

    but . . . that's not a jump suit!

    Great pic.

  43. Enlightened Fellow Photography (56 months ago | reply)

    That's it, I have to make you a contact now.

  44. FadingImpressions (56 months ago | reply)

    I have jumped on the bed at every hotel i have ever stayed at ... i like to think its a privalage which comes with the fee.

  45. A. Saleh (56 months ago | reply)

    I kept looking at it , trying to imagine how did you land?
    great shot.
    congratulation on the Explore page.

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  46. m o d e (56 months ago | reply)

    cool idea, great timing
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