A couple of weekends ago, one of the photography groups that I’m a member of, organised a balloon bursting event. They’ve run it a couple of times and it fills up first, but this time I managed to get a spot. And I am so glad I did!
It’s an exercise in fast-shutter speeds and pinpoint timing.
Here are some of my favourite shots:
x desleyjane
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How fabulous Desley – what a brilliant workshop to be part of!
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Thanks Joanne. Yes! It was fabulous.
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This’d have to be your best amongst bests! As soon as I saw the title of the post I knew I was in for a treat, but not how much of a one. The visuals are marvellous and diverse. Were the darts fired into the airborne balloon? That’s pinpoint aiming.
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Thanks so much Meg. Loved doing this. The balloons were hanging from a frame. Still great aiming though. So much fun. A whirlwind 2 hours!
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That is SO cool! I love all the photos! I have always wanted to try this since I saw it in some photo magazine. My favourite is the 9th photo with the pink balloon, if IĀ“m counting right. Which shutter speed did you use, if I may ask? Was getting the settings right complicated? Did you use a tripod?
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Thanks so much! We just started with fastest possible shutter and high speed continuous burst shooting. So I started at 1/4000s but I preferred those later shots at 1/800 or 1/1000 – the water is a bit smoother at those slightly slower settings. It’s not too hard, and lots of fun, give it a try! Thanks again.
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Wow amazing photos.Loved each one of them.Great clicks you have taken
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Thank you so much. I appreciate that.
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Most welcome :))
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Fantastic shots. Looks like awesome fun!
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Thanks Su, yes so much fun!
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Very cool! I’ll have to give that a try once we settle.
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Yes! It’s great and there’s so many possibilities. Adding milk or paint would be cool.
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great pics….one day I’ll have a go š
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Let’s do it soon!!!!
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Yep for sure
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Oh my goodness–these are wonderful, Desley! I love the woman in the photo–she adds so much fun to the entire picture.
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Thanks Lois. It was so much fun!
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Good work and exceptional gallery! I love the ones where the water spray looks almost fuzzy like the blue one with the yellow dart!
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Thanks Terri! That’s my favourite one š
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Oh my what fun and what a great challenge
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Yes! It was fabulous. Thank you.
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Oh, my word! These are incredible! š š
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Thanks Jo. It was an amazing two hours.
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How fun – these are some amazing shots!
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Thanks so much Susan! It was tonnes of fun!
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What a fun exercise. You photos are fabulous.
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Oh thank you so much Ruth. Looking forward to doing it again!
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Wow! These are so good Desley! What fun you must have had but what amazing results too.
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