Taking the Trunk Road
It was a sunny afternoon in March and we took Bambie out for a wander in the Woods. There had been some fierce gales and there was quite a lot of debris and de...
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It was a sunny afternoon in March and we took Bambie out for a wander in the Woods. There had been some fierce gales and there was quite a lot of debris and dead wood around. Then we came across an enormous trunk that had been slammed to the ground. I stood in awe and I could only imagine what power the wind must have muscled up to topple this giant. It also grabbed Bambie's attention but for quite a different reason, instantly recognising it as a giant "dog toy". Without hesitation she circled and charged at it. My hands and brain went into automatic mode as Bambie powered towards me, ears upright and paws pounding the air. Whipping up my camera I snatched just the one shot, just in the nick of time as she coasted over the log towards me.
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Action Award
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Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Top Shot Award 21
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Peer Award
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jrfleury
October 12, 2013
Whoa tough shot to make. Right on with the focus
jerry
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jerry
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SlowGuns
October 20, 2013
Oh man, this one is unique!! one of the best pictures ive seen, beautiful action here!
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phspanky
December 15, 2013
Fantastic shot. She is so focused and happy.Congratulations on the feature, well deserved.
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justkim1106
December 15, 2013
Super action shot! Congratulations on the feature award. Also, the dog is beautiful.
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FrankSomma
December 15, 2013
Amazing...right off the screen rachel. Talk about the perfect focal point, oh my. Congrats on this incredible catch!
ShannonDTaylor
December 15, 2013
i love this picture but if you look at it right looks almost like hes doin a split lols
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smsunshine
December 15, 2013
Beautiful Husky & excellent action shot Rachel =)
I love the expression on Bambie's face !!!
I love the expression on Bambie's face !!!
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catherinemelvin
December 15, 2013
Love the detail and texture you've captured on this wonderful animal! gorgeous stop action and color! beautiful shot!
BowmanLifeStudios
December 15, 2013
This is a fantastic shot, well done. Love the look and enjoyment on Bambie's face!
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toml721
December 15, 2013
The husky we had , I hoped to get a similar shot of. He could take a 3 foot leap off the deck in the back yard in a full sprint. I was never able to get the shot set up properly. Then we had to down size the house and the dog had to be sold to a good home. They didn't have the same set up or I'd have tried to get the shot there. Great work.
Oksana
December 15, 2013
Incredible shot! Love the composition and post production. This image has quite an impact on a viewer!
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potterpals
December 15, 2013
There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already! Congratulations on your feature.
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webejamn
December 15, 2013
WOW, this is a great shot, use a shutter release, or a remote or anything like that?
csmmacker2004
December 15, 2013
Excellent Shot. Love the tongue hanging off to the side. Very Nice Work. And Congrats on the Feature.
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onyanita
December 16, 2013
expert camera work in play here...what a fantastic shot. Can see why it got featured...congrats!
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ack1128
December 17, 2013
I love that photo. It is so cool that is was featured. What camera did you use?
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manueldmadero
December 19, 2013
I'm truly surprised, is this picture "as-shot" or did you enhanced the 3D effect by using some software?
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scruffyherbert
December 20, 2013
You've read it all in the comments but this is simply stunning. A beautiful, beautiful capture and very well deserved featured.
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MKYoung
January 07, 2014
This needs to be publicized in the pro circuite. Many awards will be yours with this shot.
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JoanLoBo
December 04, 2014
Wow, what a moment that you captured..and so sharp too..Great achievement!
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LucyLoo
December 15, 2014
What enormous fun this is: you have captured "Bambie's" sheer joy and powerful leap brilliantly. Great reactions on your part :-D Congratulations on this superb photo. :-D Love it :-D
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DebJay
November 03, 2016
Great capture and thanks for the tip, holding your breath and elbows tucked into your sides as I tend to shake at times.
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Behind The Lens
Location
In the woods near my home in Bricherasio, a little village in northern Italy.Time
Late afternoonLighting
Only natural lightningEquipment
Canon EOS 5D, 70-200m Canon zoomInspiration
I realised Bambie was going to jump the log and anticipated it as a great action shot. The challenge was to capture the precise right moment without the use if a motordrive. My reflexes v her speed.Editing
Softened the background and sharpened up the foreground a little using Photoshop.In my camera bag
Canon EOS 5, 200m macro telephoto lens, canon flash. 70-200m zoom and 300m telephoto if I plan on doing action shots.Feedback
Pre focus on the point where you anticipate the best shot will be then wait for your subject to hit the spot and shoot. Use prime lenses if possible, 500th sec to stop blur, take a breath and hold it before taking the shot, grip your camera well and squeeze your elbows into your sides to help prevent camera shake if you can't find something to lean on.
