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Published: 2004-11-09 11:12:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 126; Favourites: 1; Downloads: 39
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Some may recall some time ago I posted a picture taken with my Minolta 7Hi of a cannon firing depicting the breaking of fast for the muslims of my country. Here, we revisit the same event, one year later, this time armed with a better camera and better lens.. and more experience
Mind you, having a cannon go off 20ft from you isnt too good for your ears.. kids, dont try this at home! There are more depicting the actual series of this photo which you can see the force of the blast affecting me holding the camera and throwing the focus off. See [link] Hope you enjoy this because i dont think I will want to do this again...
Update: BTW, ~bruneian came with me for this and got a nice shot of the loading of the cannon [link]
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Comments: 8
Wow David! what a great action shot!
You used a Canon to shoot a cannon!
OK I accept that the 2 shots following were bracketed but how did you get the first one to go off on time? Are your reactions that fast because if they are, you should try clay pigeon shooting in the Olympics or something!
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Canon to shoot a cannon.. ahhahhah.. didnt realise that... heheh
Oh.. I did used to shoot clay pigeons when I was younger (16-18) in Miri with my uncle at the Sarawak Shooters Association.. but alas, we're not allowed to indulge in such sports here...
And for the bracketing.. yeah.. its about timing and knowing what to look for in the gestures of the people firing the cannon...
Thks for the compliments!
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Very cool shot! The explosion looks amazing, with all those little particles flying out.
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