Jump

Posted by Alfredo J. Martiz J. (Panama City, Panama) on 27 September 2007 in People & Portrait.

It was a beautiful, sunny and hot summer day, at some moments a gentle and refreshing wind could touch our skins, I was with Tatsuro, a friend from the University, he joined me in the search of Semi (a.k.a Cicada) and we saw many wonderful things.
From out of nowhere Tatsuro said "can you jump over that", having the camera with me I replied "I believe it is dangerous", he looked at me and said "I will jump, make a photo", I was surprised.
I hurried and prepared the camera as fast as I could, honestly I felt some pressure because I had only one shot, I was sure that failing would not bring the same mood to the photo in another attempt and asking him to jump again would have been not good, I was afraid of not being able to capture the moment that was about to happen.
Every happened so fast, as I said, I prepared the camera, I set the Exposure to one that I thought was going to be fine, I framed as fast as I could and then Tatsuro entered the frame, click; he landed without any problem and he was so happy, it was lovely to see that moment.
As he was smiling I was checking the photo and I liked the result, I could relax finally, I was lucky to see such a great moment and be able to capture it.
I hope you like this photo as much as I do!

Tokyo University of Science, Noda Campus. August 9th, 2007

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Comments (13)

DORIS from Panama

Let me tell you, this is a great photo. Tatsuro you are really a determined person. when you say you can do something, you really do. Joel, me encanta todo el trabajo que estás haciendo. Congratulation for both. Besos, Mama

27 Sep 2007 12:47pm

@DORIS: Thank you very much Mom, TQM, Besos, =)

Lucca from Cologne, Germany

Yes, I do. It's wonderful – and I like the story besides it. Greetings :D

27 Sep 2007 1:19pm

@Lucca: Thank you very much Lucca, Cheers! =)

Basset Hound from Panama

There is nothing like that feeling, doing what you want to do and being happy about that. Nice capture, superb framing. Keep up the good work

27 Sep 2007 1:46pm

@Basset Hound: Thank you very much Basset, =)

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

Another great one. Like these 'full frame' shots - so confident and in-your-face.

27 Sep 2007 3:45pm

@Daroru: Thank you very much Daroru!

Blackdog from London, United Kingdom

Works really well, a great spontaneous shot - conveys the fun, and also a good composition

27 Sep 2007 5:08pm

@Blackdog: Thank you very much Blackdog!

Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States

what a great action shot. you captured it at a perfect moment and the tones are excellent.

28 Sep 2007 5:46am

@Nick Passantino: Thank you very much Nick!

Cláudio from porto, Portugal

I loved the sepia tone and the "freeze" of the jump. (sorry for my lack of english)

29 Sep 2007 12:24am

@Cláudio: Thank you very much Cláudio!

George from Seattle, United States

Your camera can shoot a continuous 3 frames per second up to 12 jpegs. If you had used that setting it would have increased the chance of a successful shot. As it is you made a great photo at the perfect time.

29 Sep 2007 5:44am

@George: Thank you very much George for telling about that setting of the camera, if the opportunity presents I will try using that setting, =)

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

Wow, great result. At this moment, it's hard to know if he made it or not (if I hadn't read your story of course).

1 Oct 2007 4:39am

@Damon Schreiber: Thank you very much Damon! =)

Amir from Chicago, United States

This photo is special to you and your friend because of the moment and the experience. But the real success is that it can stand as great capture on its own even without the description. In fact, if I imagine the photo not knowing the story, I would have made one up. wondered if he made the jump, wondered why he jumped, wondered if it was staged, wondered who he was, where he was. Excellent.

1 Oct 2007 1:24pm

@Amir: Thank you very much for the kind words Amir!