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Lisa, one of my gymnasts, doing her double, Peter standing by ready to catch her if something goes wrong.

CUT AWAY, in order not to "steal" first thoughts from you guys :)

The purpose of those shots was to study the technical details of the jumps. Putting the exposures all into the same frame was an idea I got after shooting.

Here's another result from a similar experiment: www.flickr.com/photos/palmero/132870776/

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s o u t h e n says:

The background is a bit washed out but that isnt necessarily a bad thing with this photo. It puts the focus on what you want and that is the jump.

(from the 1on1 group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

DiehardCanonUser says:

FT
Damn! My first thoughts were all covered by your description notes. Next time, don't preempt what others might think about your photo; let others have a chance to experience your photo themselves!! :) But seriously, I really like this photo alot. It should make it to the Explore Pages (if not already!)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Dappers says:

FT: great effect!

I didn't even look at the background, until I had read your comment. I agree that the lighting probably could have been better, but it's still a very nice picture!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Palmero says:

Hehehe ... Well I thought I might ruin your chances by blurting out pretty much all my own thoughts ;) I'll edit the description right now! I actually like it more every time I look at it so I concider myself excused for doing the description-editing :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

*haibar says:

Wow, thats cool, wish I could fly. FT
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

zawsze says:

cool!

3:1
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Dappers says:

Ha, I promise I won't tell anyone that you edited your description... ;-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Palmero says:

Dappers: I'd appreciate it ;) LOL
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

iam4ranny~away far away says:

Awesome motion...well done :D

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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

the bbp says:

Score 10/13 (from the Judgment Day
group)

perfect light and good concept!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

nadezjda says:

would be great if you could catch the expression on her face while jumping...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Claudio Lara ♫ says:

Sensational this series of the olímpico jump.

(3:1 Group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

shinichiro* says:

Nice shot! I like this.

Score 10/13 (from the Judgment Day
group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

turbohamster says:

cool composition. how did you acheive this? i mean what exactly did you do to combine the shots?
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Palmero says:

turbohamster: I combined all the exposures in PS (one layer for each frame). Added layer masks to the frames and made them transparent (by brushing them with black) at the gymnasts positions in the underlying frames. The background is the last of the frames. In addition, I had to do some cloning on the trampoline since I didn't use a tripod and the trampoline in the last frame wasn't in exactly the same spot as in the first frame. That a clear enaugh description (I'd be happy to send you a better descr. if needed)? :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

don.lee says:

awesome picture!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

turbohamster says:

no palmero, that's actually enough. thank you, i shall have to give this a try in the future. thank you!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

pamelaadam says:

you really caught the movement
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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

janinehealy says:

Great shot, very well composed!
Janine xx
(3:1 Group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

janinehealy says:

Still a great shot :)
Janine xx
From the Comments! group.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

gail delderfield says:

I prefer this to Dastid Twists Around (on Score Me) - think its great and could have a really surreal element if it was tighter cropped! 10/13
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

alefiestas says:

Good idea, good job.
From the Comments! group.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

nikoskrikelis says:

Very well done.
Score 11.5/13 (from the Judgment Day
group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Snorri Gunnarsson says:

Cool idea - nice PS

3:1
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Brad Ross of Shhpeko says:

Great planning and execution

(1-2-3)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

vvt says:

woah mental. Nice work 3:1
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

motocchio says:

wow, this is unbelievable!
3:1 Group
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

isolano. says:

Excellent work!
(3:1 Group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

L.B says:

** This was voted a leaping hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Shadowgolem says:

I like this use of HDR a lot! I would work to try to have something in the background that is not a light source. Understandably, they might not be happy to move the gym around just so you can have a great shot. Perhaps try from a different angle?
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

tonnybar says:

Good work and composition.
Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim Sallinger says:

I agree that the background is a little harsh on the eyes, but otherwise a really cool study of motion.

Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

hotdogg3uk says:

Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Looks like great fun.
The brightness brings the score down. Are there any blinds available?
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex fstop says:

Great idea and capture but the brightness in the background is harsh. 7/10
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ramanchahal says:

Interesting.

Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Palmero says:

Thanks again for your comments all! They mean alot to me :)
hotdogg3uk: I know, the backlight is a drawback, and in the heat of the moment I honestly didn't think about it that much. I'm not even sure there are blinds there, we don't train there that often. On the other hand, I find that it helps accentuate the gymnasts positions (which are the really interesting elements of this photo from a gymnastics-technical point-of-view).
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

~Klaw~ says:

This is a good capture for me this is a Hit from the hit, Miss or Maybe Pool
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodolpho says:

so good!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

vorlon says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Perfection is a fault [deleted] says:

It is certainly an interestimg image. Maybe a faster shutter speed and tripod use would improve it. Must be good for training purposes. I can look at this over and over again. 8/10
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Bloggerati Star [deleted] says:

Palmero--you mentioned a problem with the lighting. The glare can be corrected using Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or a similar program.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Bloggerati Star [deleted] says:

** This was voted a Hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben Pierce Photography says:

Cool shot.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

bigtallsimon says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **

I think the picture benefits from the bright, slightly surreal background.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

.rivadav says:

Intersting one... :)
Score 7,5/10
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Joolz says:

flip. flip. flip. wonderful. divine. flip.flip.flip.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Heaven`s Gate (John) says:

brilliant capture, well done !
2 for 2
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

noviKorisnik says:

+ strong interest in repetition of action subject (with practical moments for your team :-)

- just documentary value, background is not specialy composed for shot and can distracts.

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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Milliron Photography says:

+ great display of movement, creative

- A tighter crop would add excitement

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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

schpleep says:

+ Well executed concept

- distracting background

From the Positive/Negative Pool.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Colin I. Mills says:

The action / disection of the jump is very very cool.
Its composition as a picture is undone by the business of the background and the slight over-exposure of the left side. A good image, but more of an exposition of the sport than an art image.
B (from the Report Card..Get Graded group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

lkedwards says:

Amazing! I love these kinds of shots. Very creative and I will have to give this a try in the future

Grade A (from the Report Card..Get Graded group)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

IOWAPILOT says:

I to agree on the overexposure on the left side of the photo. I think it is a very unique way of doing photographs. I love seeing the different sequences are accomplished. Great job. B+

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٭betenoir٭ says:

+ excellent concept and composition
- a little overexposed
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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

tucci says:

awesome! love the motion here! from the (2for2) group
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

mtyto says:

Love to movement, great idea for analysis. Cool shot.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

spiritlandez [deleted] says:

Awesome picture!! I'm not a genius on movement, but this photo is way awesome--comment of an amateur!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderson Ivo says:

Great work, Palmero! I really liked this.

Thank you for your visit and comments.

Best regards!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Kat_69 [deleted] says:

My sister could have used these type of pointers back in her gymnastics days. Still under rotating.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

evie22 says:

Wow, Palmero, I really enjoy this photograph. A++ for creativity, and thanks for the PS lesson! I don't have PS, but hope to one day
From the (2for2) group
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

lakewentworth says:

Very cool shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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