Sunday, February 23, 2025

High speed photography with bursting balloons at Kew Park, Melbourne for Sunday Best

 





Using darts on water-filled balloons is an inexpensive yet creative approach to photography. I once had a keen and adventurous spirit in experimenting with such techniques close to home. Recently, I revisited a portfolio from years past and realised that my photographic pursuits have become increasingly rigid, focusing solely on landscapes and sunsets. This realisation is troubling, as it suggests a diminishing willingness to explore new artistic expressions.

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4


Linking Sunday Best

Joel has been inquiring about our potential retirement destination. However, we shall not be retiring for at least another twenty years. Time, indeed, passes swiftly.


"Zero Day" on Netflix was quite a good watch. 


51 comments:

  1. What a fun and creative photography project! Bursting balloons make for such dynamic images, and it’s great to hear you’re reflecting on your artistic journey. Exploring new techniques can definitely reignite that adventurous spirit. The Panasonic G9 is an excellent choice for capturing those moments! As for retirement, twenty years may seem far off, but it’ll be here before you know it! And I’m glad to hear you enjoyed "Zero Day"—it's always nice to find a good show to watch. I’d love for you to check out my new post!

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  2. Very interesting and creative. I like seeing the dart break through in the first photo.

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  3. These are awesome, Roentare! The last one looks like a fuzzy green fish with yellow lips and tail. 😂

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  4. All of them are beautiful. I couldn't decide which one to choose. Congratulations!
    A hug :)

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  5. Nah.. it need not reflect a diminishing willingness to explore new artistic expressions. It may well reflect a maturity in life in general - a search for peace, natural wonders, nature's colours, climate change and environmental issues. Younger men seem more fascinated by excitement.

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  6. Fotografías realmente creativas y muy atractivas visualmente.
    Un abrazo.

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  7. Espectacular serie. La última fotografía es impactante tomada en el momento del impacto y por el efecto visual que causa en el globo.

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  8. You are right, when you are younger you experiment with many techniques, which would not be bad to repeat. And surely even with better results.
    A very funny shots

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  9. Great experiments!!
    But also your landscapes are wonderful!!

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  10. Balloon art!! This is wonderful, beautiful, creative, and so artistic! I love it!

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  11. Wow, cool images and very colorful. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  12. ...I wouldn't know where to start doing this!

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  13. Very clever and I like the sunglasses on the balloon.

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  14. What fun with balloons and cameras. The photos are captivating requiring close examination.

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  15. Sunsets are too easy. Yet to try the water-filled balloons though.

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  16. I usually leave my shutter on a fairly high speed so I can instantly catch things before they're gone. It's good to experiment as you've done here. This can give you ideas for more normal shots. I really enjoyed these.

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    1. I use high shutter speed for anything to do with action photography

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  17. Both the experiment, and especially your photos, are fascinating!

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  18. These photos are amazing and yes we do indeed tend to take the same photos all the time.

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  19. These are really fun and colorful and so different from what you usually share. I enjoyed the series.

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  20. Una técnica que pienso sea necesario un ayudante con puntería que explote los globos.

    Saludos.

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  21. Wow, what fabulous shots. I want to do this.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ☺

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  22. Me encantaron tus fotografías, me parecen muy artísticas. Besos.

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  23. These are fantastic. And while I understand what you are saying, i do think the landscapes and sunsets are pretty gorgeous and need to be captured too...#Waterthursday

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  24. Ah! The joys of youth and keen spirit of experimentation and discovery :-) Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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