Trampoline fun with a fisheye.

idcanyon · Sep 17, 2015

I let the kids show their stuff on the trampoline yesterday. The first rule was that they weren't allowed to smash the camera. The second rule was that they had to show their face and keep their feet high and heads low as much as possible to reduce distortion.

These were taken with a Rokinon 8mm f2.8 lens at close to wide open and averaged about 1/1500 sec (more or less). No added lighting. Exposed for highlights and pulled up the shadows in post. Its incredible how much can be pulled out of the shadows these days. I put the camera on a pole to hold it near the middle of the tramp. I strategically pulled it away at the last second.

Comments, criticisms?

JacaRanda · Sep 17, 2015

Really cool.

ronlane · Sep 17, 2015

Agreed, cool. I like #2 the best.

frommrstomommy · Sep 17, 2015

kdthomas · Sep 17, 2015

#4 wins it for me ... like the wrinkly shiny texture in the boys clothing. Is there some tone-mapping HDR thing going on?

GDHLEWIS · Sep 17, 2015

Love this idea

Derrel · Sep 17, 2015

Nicely done. Good idea. Good execution.

Crusty · Sep 17, 2015

Interesting and fun......nicely done.

Dave

tirediron · Sep 17, 2015

Very cool indeed. It would be well worth repeating without the netting around the trampoline however.

idcanyon · Sep 17, 2015

Thanks all.

ronlane said:
Agreed, cool. I like #2 the best.

kdthomas said:
#4 wins it for me ... like the wrinkly shiny texture in the boys clothing. Is there some tone-mapping HDR thing going on?

I'll be sure and let these guys see the votes. They are a bit competitive. I think I like #1 best, just because of the expression.
HDR... these are single image processed in Adobe Camera Raw. Shadows all the way up, Highlights all the way down. It does provide an HDR-like effect.

tirediron said:
Very cool indeed. It would be well worth repeating without the netting around the trampoline however.

I'm thinking the net frames it up and provides a clue about what is happening since you can't otherwise see.

jcdeboever · Sep 17, 2015

Great idea. #4 all the way. He looks like a Ken Doll falling out of sky .. Too cool

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Rob5589 · Sep 18, 2015

Those are fun and cool looking! Nice job!

Granddad · Sep 18, 2015

I'll go with the flow - I love these, the concept is great and your execution put a smile on my face. Well done!

I'll make a mental note of your name, welcome to the forum!