Thursday, May 21, 2009

Hold Still Now...

I decided to do a challenge which I had missed - which I'm embarrassed to admit there were quite a few.


Balance.

It took me more time to set up this simple shot than any other challenge so far. Getting those rocks to stay, in the wind, not an easy feat. I have my other top two posted on my blog if you'd like to see what else I liked from the "session".

I also had so much fun at the E.ID Meetup! I was great seeing people I've known and meeting new friends! I only wish we could have done a proper session with baby Grace.

14 comments:

Melanie said...

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!

Awesome shot, love EVERYTHING about it! My absolute FAVORITE in a long time. GREAT Job!

Janelle said...

I love how sharp the lines are against the blurred out background. Great focus, great setup (off to the side). I also love how different each rock is from the others.

Brittney said...

I'm super glad you put so much effort into getting this shot. I would have said, the heck with it (I'm not very patient ;)). This picture is AMAZING. I love the composition of it. WEll DONE!

Mindy said...

April, I love it!! I love the different rocks, the way they're balanced, the composition, the depth of field... it totally ROCKS! ;)

I wish I could've met you all. :(

Felicia H. said...

Very cool! I love how it's off center, and I love the shadows inbetween each rock.

Jackie said...

Love it so much..great work.....!!

Teryn said...

WOW! (I don't think I can say more- and I'm usually pretty long winded) WOW!

Katy said...

April Fabulous!!!!! I love love loved meeting you the other day, you're like me new favorite New Jersey-ian sassy friend (ok, so the ONLY New Jersey-ite I know) but even if I knew a thousand, you'd be my fave. So fun meeting you!!!
This picture ROCKS (har har) my world... i LOVE the rocks you chose and the blurring is fantastic!!! I also loved all your other shots too- wow!

ps. you've saved my life with the Liquify tool-- i. love. you.

g'bye relief society arms, baby!

zealygirl said...

Perfect focus, love the colors of the rocks. Can I put it as my desktop background?

Rachel Holloway said...

WOOOOOO HOO! DANG THIS IS AWESOME! Great work putting it together!

George and Teri said...

Spectacular...I hope that is how it is spelled! Love Love this picture. You did an awsome job. Everything about it is perfect!

Jenny and Travis said...

Ooh..great bokeh! And great shot! Love it! And LOVED meeting you the other day--you ARE truly fabulous! And even though we didn't get to do a proper shoot with Grace (little stinker =), I'd still LOVE to see the pictures you took of her because I'm sure they're April Fabulous! --Jenny

Shelby said...

Being a rock hound, I'm totally loving your picture.

AprilF said...

zealygirl, go for it!