Time: Activity 2 Blog

Q: Find an example of a photograph where the photographer has used a very fast shutter speed and describe the subject matter including the background. Discuss any technical difficulties the photographer may have encountered and how he or she may have overcome them. 

• Discuss what happened to the depth of field and why. 
• Discuss weather the image gives you the feeling of movement, stating the reasons for your conclusion. 

A: 

The human eye can only see certain details when they happen at a very high speed. By taking a photo with a fast shutter speed, we can see the events that take place when preforming an action that takes place at a high speed, such as popping a water balloon. This photo may be a bit difficult to capture for someone who doesn't have much experience. The photographer may have had difficulties with timing the object that shot the water balloons; Either the shot was taken before the balloons were popped, or taken long after the balloons popped. You have to get the timing exactly right in order to capture a photo like this one. When looking at this photo, it is almost as if you are there, watching the balloons disintegrate, and the water spills everywhere.