The trick is to see it coming and be prepared to take one's picture at just the right moment – typically a fraction of a second beforehand, owing to the time taken for the mechanism of the camera to operate. As I am a practitioner of this technique, one of the first things I do when getting a new camera is to imprint on my mind what that time delay is, as camera mechanisms vary.
Anyway, back in November 2007 we here in Medway were hosting a visit of potential parliamentary candidates, including a coach tour of the constituency. When we stopped for a break at Hoo St Werburgh, I caught this moment, along with several more straightforward shots.
It was a fraction-of-a-second moment: a second earlier or later it wouldn't have had the same effect...
Coach trip for The Ministry for Silly Walks!
(Caption suggested by Mrs Rigby)
Sorry John I think the 'decisive moment' keeps slipping past me?
ReplyDeleteAh well, never mind.
ReplyDeleteIn this particular case, it was the fact that at least four of the fellows pictured had funny stances, and three of the four obvious ones were in motion, so the split-second moment was all-important.
I have been doing this sort of thing for years, and perhaps I ought to post a few other examples just to show what I (and Henri) mean.
Coach trip for The Ministry for Silly Walks!
ReplyDeleteYes, Mrs R: that would make a very good caption for it!
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