p.1 #7 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative
Great idea and great shot. How did you get them all to go in a straight line? Are there hidden wires?
I like the Title. A comedic bent, and the title is appropriate, right from the Marx Brothers classic, " A day at the races" .
p.1 #8 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative
Hey, great to hear you all like the shot. It took me a bit of time to come up with it, but when the idea hit me I knew I had to do it!!
As for my friendly critters.. they're just coming out in droves right now! I guess with the cool weather and my 15 or so Tomato plants, they can't resist. I basically just rounded them up and thanked them for their services after. Believe it or not, they were really easy to work with. I just put them on their track and used my fingers as guides. Since they're so slow, and dislike light, they were pacing nicely.
Tynorth, you're right-on on the name. I'm a HUGE marx brothers fan and the title just hit me without even having to think about it.
Thanks again for the support! Escargot on the house (kidding).
p.1 #11 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative
'Agree with all the comments above.....just a superbly executed shot and a great idea as well. I love the faint trail behind the winner, the white tones are very nice, and the composition is perfect. I've learned a few things from this image!!
thanks
Peter
p.1 #13 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative
wow...my first thought was this was too good to have been done this week. Just seems like all the really good shots we see lately were taken at other times (honest mistake or not). Its good to see a really well thought out shot that has great execution as well.
BUT I must add one negative comment. Whoever did the lane asignments really must be a newbie. Don't they know that the fastest entrants go in the middle lanes and the outside lanes are for the slower racers! Hmmmm, the fix is on.
p.1 #15 · #218: Day at the Races: Speed is only relative
ahh.. 1st? I dunno.. theres so many other good ones. I'm just happy got off my butt and tackled this theme. (Yeah, its been a while since I've submitted anything.)
I'm really glad that everyone likes it.
CTYankee to answer your concerns: I take full responsability in my failure to coordinate the lines according to the slugs current standings. Please accept my apology. It will never happen again.
Escargot anyone
Believe it or not, they were really easy to work with. I just put them on their track and used my fingers as guides. Since they're so slow, and dislike light, they were pacing nicely.
This is jut perfect. I bet it wins 1st. Great idea and execution.