Ha! Glad you liked it, David! There will be more to come, so stop back to see what else has been blasted.
Here's something a little different:
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A Shot Drop Shot
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Here's something a little different:
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Not the best shots but i can imagine it's pretty hard to get the timing right , good tries though
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these are just phenominal photos
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Thanks for defending my photos, Ploddles.
I think what Jamestphoto is commenting on is the photographic elements of the images which, I agree, could be improved upon. These experiments were an exercise in physics, mathematical computations, engineering, and programming of timing devices to capture a complex, hi-speed event and are intended to be viewed as such.
The images are a way of recording the events and are not intended to be high quality images. They were shot in jpeg with simple lighting and no attention was given to artistic content. Engineering the timing sequences was difficult enough without adding an artistic component.
As I have somewhat now mastered the technique of capturing complex, hi-speed events with acceptable repeatability, I turn will turn my attention to improving the photographic elements.
I appreciate your taking time to comment on my behalf.
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Thats genius 
Amazing images, that shot down the barrel where the pellet blows a hole on the drop is just phenomenal.
Amazing images, that shot down the barrel where the pellet blows a hole on the drop is just phenomenal.
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Give it a go, snapy! My advice is to start simple and try shooting stationary targets to learn the technique.Damn! I'm gonna have to try this. I just bought an air rifle off a mate so now I have something useful(ish!) to use it for. I will be reading your thread on how its done with interest. Thanks for the inspiration
I'll be happy to help you along with any questions you have.
Here's my set-up for whacking a tomato with a golf club:
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Two sets of infrared sensors detect the club shaft as it passes. The intervolometer calculates the club speed and fires the strobe after a pre-programmed delay
WHACK! Instant tomato sauce!
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Absolutely amazing captures
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What more can be said, these captures are fantastic!
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Great pictures it's amazing what the eye takes for granted when time stops.
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Absolutely amazing!
I've been trying to get around to attempting some "shot things" type images for a while and this really inspires me.
I think I probably have a long path to travel to get this good, but hey, it certainly throws down the gauntlet.
Love it!
I've been trying to get around to attempting some "shot things" type images for a while and this really inspires me.
I think I probably have a long path to travel to get this good, but hey, it certainly throws down the gauntlet.
Love it!
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My daughter asked the very same thing just the other day
Great shots by the OP by the way, very clever
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Love these shots. It's a fascinating subject and excellent photography.
Is there any chance you could take a photograph of your set up yo help put your comments into perspective that would be very helpful.
Many thanks,
Nick
Is there any chance you could take a photograph of your set up yo help put your comments into perspective that would be very helpful.
Many thanks,
Nick
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My sentiments exactly! I won't write my actual reaction because I'll get banned
But the clean version is "Holy cow!"Awesome stuff. I don't care how much technology goes into it. It's still breathtaking.
Thanks for taking time to comment, Andy.
I continue to experiment with hi-speed imaging with some new projects in development. I am experimenting with cryogenically freezing objects to -321 F with liquid nitrogen then blasting them with a pellet.
My first experiment was with tea roses. Was making great progress until the liquid nitrogen boiled off as it boils at room temps and is quickly gone. The experiments will continue.
Here's a shot from first efforts. I can see that with a bit of adjustment the results will be quite dramatic.
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Thanks, Nick.
If you are interested in the process, a description along with many images of the set-up may be found in my thread on the NikonCafe forum. The thread is over 60 pages and very detailed. If you register there and view the thread I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Here is a link to the thread: "Shooting Water Drops...With a Gun"
I'll try to keep you posted.
Pellet can be seen as it starts to penetrate water balloon.
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Pellet is completely inside balloon as as shock wave expands
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Saw number 1, liked it, saw number 2, was like
and then scrolled down hoping to see the next stage...!?Love the two shots, just wished there was a what happened next to the balloon.
The way to keep a thread alive is to always leave them wanting more!Saw number 1, liked it, saw number 2, was like
Love the two shots, just wished there was a what happened next to the balloon.
Here's a better sequence that you may find satisfying.
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I've been accused of photoshopping my images by some who don't believe they are possible. My response is always that if they are photoshopped, I would have to be the most fantastic photoshopper in the Universe; a feat more incredible than what the images purport to show.
The fact is, these were all shot in jpeg with no post-processing except for sharpening and cropping.
Thanks for taking time to post, Sue. Your kind comments are appreciated and make my efforts worthwhile.
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177 Nickerson Magnum Points???
H&N .22 Silver Point. Only a wimp would shoot a waterdrop with a .177
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Stunning shots and I'm guessing (at least after all the hard work of setting up the shot) great fun shooting stuff to bits.
Thanks for posting. I think I will stop myself from reading the main post on the other forum until after Christmas as I have a feeling I will want to have a go!!!
P.S. Did you work with CSI:Miami on their opening credits?!
Thanks, Gary. You're correct; it is great fun blasting stuff. The challenge of engineering a set-up is very satisfying when the image is captured as envisioned.
I am expecting delivery of an external shutter capable of 80,000ths second shutter speed which will greatly expand the possibilities.
I am currently experimenting with a set-up to capture two pellets colliding at 90 degrees.
Here's the set-up being adjusted for aim:
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I am expecting delivery of an external shutter capable of 80,000ths second shutter speed which will greatly expand the possibilities.
I am currently experimenting with a set-up to capture two pellets colliding at 90 degrees.
Here's the set-up being adjusted for aim:
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