Pumping the Money Do these images work?

[KHarmon]

Went out to experiment with my camera today and do something different. I am wondering if these "motion" images work for anyone out there.

Also, I have come to realize that I absolutely STINK at B&W conversions.


Pumpjack 1 by KHarmon1971, on Flickr
Camera Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Exposure 0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture f/18.0
Focal Length 85 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV

I stacked four images to make this photo. Could not give EXIF data except to say that it matched the same as the previous photo.


Pumpjack stack 1 by KHarmon1971, on Flickr


pumpjack stack 2 by KHarmon1971, on Flickr

And my extremely feeble attempt at converting to black and white. I just don't understand how to do the conversion without making it look too gray. I followed the tutorial instructions for Corel Paintshop and couldn't make it work.


Pumpjack 1 black and white by KHarmon1971, on Flickr

[FootLoose]

Kris, I like the 2nd one best because the the big part at the front is raised and looks like it has some way to travel. The rear section looks a little crazy though. In fact, when I first viewed them, the both reminded me of one of these things on steroids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-u4wiq_8AM

[Mike Buckley]

#2 also works well for me. (The pun is intended. Unfortunately, feeling compelled to explain it probably means that I shouldn't have made it in the first place.)

[tbob]

Can you stack enough images to get the full range of motion on the pumpjack head? Also maybe consider a crop like the black and white. Great concept though.

[KHarmon]

Thanks for the comments guys. My original intent was to try out my new neutral density filter. The one I purchased was a 2 stop and I think I need to add another 2 stop to it if I'm going to attempt this again in those lighting conditions. I want to get the motion effect with a single image instead of stacking.

tbob - I looked through the images and didn't have enough of them put together to stack it in a full range of motion. Perhaps I will try it again when I go out and shoot again this coming Sunday.

KHarmon