Andrew Lewis
About the Image(s)
Here’s my submission for this month. It’s from a recent brush fire out here. I was able to find a spot with a good angle on the action that was out of the way. I shot it with a Nikon D850 and a AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens. ISO was 320, f/10 at 1/1250 of a second. With the quick action and a heavy lens, I wanted a fast enough shutter speed that I wouldn’t get blur from camera shake. It does tend to freeze the rotors, but the rest of the frame is in focus too. I liked how the helicopter was low enough that I was able to get some of the ground crew in the frame.
Have a great month! Will you be in Williamsburg at the PSA Festival?
3 comments posted
I see no problem with the rotors. I expect if they were not frozen so to speak the shot might have a bit more impact. The chemical discharge is what catches your eye and I don't think anyone will even notice the rotors. Nery good shot! I wonder about changing the orientation?   Posted: 09/19/2023 13:10:53
I do wonder what the image would look like with a bit more visible on the right side (about 15-20% more) so I could see the end (beginning?) of the retardant spray extending that leading line.
As far as the rotors go. Sure it would be nice to blur them, but I do not feel that detracts from this great image at all.
Great capture here.
  Posted: 09/19/2023 15:57:47