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30 Minus 2 Days of Writing: Unintended (13/28)

February 13, 2013

For those of you who are photographers, you might be able to relate with this post.

Photography is a hobby (job/career, whatever you call it) where one reacts to situations, or sets something up and gets some amazing pictures. Alas, sometimes you miss that shot that really screams at you. And, other times, you get shots you never intended on getting, whether it’s something you didn’t realize you shot or something you did that made for a cool image, many “great” shots are full unintended.

Other times, those unintended images are something you were hoping to get — but didn’t think you really captured it. Then, when checking things out, you realize you did get it, which makes the photo day even more successful.

So, below, I’m going to share five of the more recent unintended shots I’ve taken. I’ll explain each below, but it’s a mixture of shots I was hoping to get and ones I didn’t realize I got. That’s the beauty of photography — you can snap and snap away and get some awesome stuff.

1 – Disc crashing the chains

I took so many shots this day. Several hundred to be exact. My goal was to get the disc seemingly in mid-air, but deep into the chains. I had been laying on the ground aiming up, because of the blue sky, and thought I had taken a few neat shots, but when I saw this one I knew I had captured something beyond what I had planned to do. It was definitely an unintended result.

Crashing the chains.

2. Sap house

I’ve posted this photo before, but I truly love it. My goal was a long-exposure shot to show a friend’s sap house. In fact, I was irritated with myself for leaving the door open. I actually have several others with the door closed as it was what I originally wanted. Then I got home and saw this shot and couldn’t believe how cool it was. The sky, the door open and Gid working on some sap. Talk about an unintended, but awesome result.

 

Gid working in the sap house.

3. Oh no!

This shot will forever be one of my all-time favorites. I was taking photos of my friends’ kid playing on a tractor. Something happened and he did the “oh no” sort of thing. I was snapping away and this is one of the shots that I got. Unintended, but one I’m glad happened!

Oh no!

4. Blurry flag

Boy did I mess this shot up. I was setting up for something totally different. It was at a 2CW wrestling show and it was during the Sgt. Slaughter match. I messed up on focus. I never really delete photos on the fly, so I didn’t realize how much I liked the shot until I got it on my computer. Something about it really makes it one I like. And highly unintended!

 

USA! USA!

5. Faster than a …

I shot a couple of days of target practice with some friends and wanted to see about getting a bullet coming out of the gun. But for those who have ever shot, you know how fast a bullet comes out. So getting this image would prove to be hard. I took many shots in rapid fire and was pretty sure I didn’t get anything. Thankfully, I was wrong.

Speedy little thing…

I really do love the unintended images one gets when shooting photos. It really proves the point that you can’t always take the time to look at the back of the camera and the screen. Just keep shooting and you’ll get some amazing results.

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  1. Barb says

    February 13, 2013

    Those images were awesome!!! 🙂
    Barb recently posted..#13 UnintendedMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Thanks a ton. Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  2. Indigo Roth says

    February 13, 2013

    Hey P.J.! These are terrific photos, I hope I get to take some as worthy with my new gear. I particularly liked the sap house, tho I have no idea what one is! Indigo
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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Just don’t intend on getting them and you will. Learn the equipment and have a ton of fun. A sap house is where they make maple syrup. So yummy! The smell in there is incredible.

      Reply
  3. laughingmom says

    February 13, 2013

    Oh my! Those are all great images! Having a disc golfer in the house lets me appreciate that first shot very much!
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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Thanks so much. And yes, if you know disc golf or a golfer, that first shot will stand out!

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  4. nonamedufus says

    February 13, 2013

    Those are amazing shots. I particularly love the kid on the tractor. You caught him at the perfect moment.
    nonamedufus recently posted..30DW2-2 Day 13: UnintendedMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      The one of the little guy on the tractor is one of my favorites. So glad I caught that moment!

      Reply
  5. Linda Medrano says

    February 13, 2013

    That little guy on the tractor is a prize winner! But all of the images are really seriously good!
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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Thanks a lot, Linda! And agreed on the one shot!

      Reply
  6. Linda says

    February 13, 2013

    That is an awesome shot of a bullet leaving the gun. I know how fast they are and your clicking away got you a good pic.
    Linda recently posted..UnintendedMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      I took so many shots just to get that one. I want to try it again sometime to see if I can get it even crisper. We’ll see what happens. I need a bright day and be set up for speed!

      Reply
  7. Tami Von Zalez says

    February 13, 2013

    I agree – those unintended shots sometimes are the best ones.

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Without a doubt. And I think that’s because you sometimes don’t even realize you got it!

      Reply
  8. Ziva says

    February 13, 2013

    I can so relate to what you’re saying, P.J. I can spend ages and ages setting up the perfect shot, but in the end, it’s often the unexpected, unintended photos that really resonate with me.

    I love the photos you posted here, they’re all absolutely brilliant. That first photo really is a one in a million shot. Amazing work! 🙂
    Ziva recently posted..UnintendedMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      I think that’s one of the best parts with photography. You don’t always get what you intend to, but wow can the results grab you sometimes! And thanks for the kind words. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Malisa says

    February 13, 2013

    Cool take on the prompt! I really enjoyed your photos, especially the boy on the tractor and the gun shot. Nice job. Thanks for sharing those shots.
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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  10. Katherine says

    February 13, 2013

    I remember trying to get the arrow in the air over and over. The bullet blows me AWAY! And the house with the door open. WOW. And the child…. wow wow wow!
    Katherine recently posted..Unintended NEEDLES!My Profile

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      I really want to try and get a better shot of the bullet, but for now I’m really happy with this one. Thanks for the words!

      Reply
  11. Paul Myers says

    February 13, 2013

    That last shot is incredible.
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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Thanks, Paul!

      Reply
  12. KZ says

    February 13, 2013

    Those shots are truly fantastic. My favorite is probably the sap house shot. That picture has so much going on for it.
    KZ recently posted..The Last-Minute Best ManMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      February 13, 2013

      Thanks so much! That sap house shot is one I truly love, too!

      Reply
  13. mike says

    February 14, 2013

    Ok, it’s taken me until now to get here but it was worth the wait. Those are some incredible and inspiring shots. I think my fave is the sap house, but the chains? I love the frozen in time effect of that one. Great work 😀
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    • P.J. says

      February 15, 2013

      Thanks, Mike. The chains one, when I got it, was one I was really pumped about. Especially the small details. like being able to see the chains are actually moving.

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