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. 


17 comments:

  1. What a fantastic and fun idea for photography! Bursting balloons create such dynamic and colorful shots. It’s great to hear you’re reflecting on your creative journey and considering new ways to express yourself. Experimenting with techniques like this can definitely reignite that adventurous spirit! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

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

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

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

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

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Great experiments!!
    But also your landscapes are wonderful!!

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

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

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