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Exuberant Plunge · 12:22 PM

I work with a local Boy Scout troop and last summer I spent a week with them at their summer camp. I have to say other that it being a typical, hot, muggy summer week in Alabama, it was a lot of fun. One of the things that the boys who were taking the swimming merit badge had to do was jump feet first in the water with long pants and a button up shirt on. They then had to remove the shirt and long pants and use them as a flotation device. It was pretty funny to watch actually. Here's a photo I took of one of our scouts jumping in to start his test. He looks like he can't wait to get started.

I know I've got some blown highlights in the water, the sun was really bright and it was the middle of the afternoon, but I really liked his expression. Shot @ 120mm, but pretty heavily cropped.

**Bob Harris** · 02-17-2011, 02:28 PM

Barry, talk about the look of anticipation on his face, he knew what is was going to feel like. BS are a wonderful group, glad you can dedicate part of your life to our youth. Bob

BlueBubbleBoy · 02-17-2011, 02:41 PM

Thank you Bob. I've been working with the BS for a few years now. It is a good program and it's fun working with the youth.

charliezap · 02-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Nice photo Barry--color --focus--contrast--right on the money--charliezap

**Scottnorwo** · 02-17-2011, 06:07 PM

Now that is capturing the moment. like the look on his face

BlueBubbleBoy · 02-18-2011, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Nice photo Barry--color --focus--contrast--right on the money--charliezap

Thank you Charlie, I do appreciate it!

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

Now that is capturing the moment. like the look on his face

Thank you for the nice comment Scott!

**eaglem** · 02-18-2011, 08:00 AM

The look on his face says it all, I can just about feel the coldness of the water.

**Sailor** · 02-18-2011, 08:34 AM

Terrific shot, Barry - sure brings back memories of my youth (of course dinosaurs were a danger in camp then

).

Jer

Kai · 02-18-2011, 08:46 AM

I am a sucker for a candid moment like this!

BlueBubbleBoy · 02-18-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

The look on his face says it all, I can just about feel the coldness of the water.

Thank you! The water actually felt pretty nice, but the first jump in could be a little bit of a shock.

Originally posted by Sailor

Terrific shot, Barry - sure brings back memories of my youth (of course dinosaurs were a danger in camp then

).

Jer

My son would have loved to been at camp with you then, he loves dinosaurs!

Thanks for the comment Jer!

Originally posted by Kai

I am a sucker for a candid moment like this!

Thank you, I've had some good laughs sharing this one.

chacoansun · 02-18-2011, 10:54 AM

Everything in picture works from the expression, to the motion (or stopping ) of the water, to the great contrast of colors between the red dock and blue shirt. The cropping you did makes the image flow smoothly. Well done.

Mike

bigvee77 · 02-18-2011, 10:56 AM

Great shot...nice timing.

Manel Brand · 02-18-2011, 11:11 AM

That's a very cool shot!

BlueBubbleBoy · 02-18-2011, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by chacoansun

Everything in picture works from the expression, to the motion (or stopping ) of the water, to the great contrast of colors between the red dock and blue shirt. The cropping you did makes the image flow smoothly. Well done.

Mike

Thank you very much for the kind comments Mike.

Originally posted by bigvee77

Great shot...nice timing.

Thank you.

Originally posted by Manel Brand

That's a very cool shot!

Thank you Manel.

Frogfish · 02-18-2011, 02:27 PM

Ha Ha - great expression, priceless pic for him and his family. Well captured !

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BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem The look on his face says it all, I can just about feel the coldness of the water. Thank you! The water actually felt pretty nice, but the first jump in could be a little bit of a shock. Originally posted by Sailor Terrific shot, Barry - sure brings back memories of my youth (of course dinosaurs were a danger in camp then ). Jer My son would have loved to been at camp with you then, he loves dinosaurs! Thanks for the comment Jer! Originally posted by Kai I am a sucker for a candid moment like this! Thank you, I've had some good laughs sharing this one.

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chacoansun Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	Everything in picture works from the expression, to the motion (or stopping ) of the water, to the great contrast of colors between the red dock and blue shirt. The cropping you did makes the image flow smoothly. Well done. Mike

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BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by chacoansun Everything in picture works from the expression, to the motion (or stopping ) of the water, to the great contrast of colors between the red dock and blue shirt. The cropping you did makes the image flow smoothly. Well done. Mike Thank you very much for the kind comments Mike. Originally posted by bigvee77 Great shot...nice timing. Thank you. Originally posted by Manel Brand That's a very cool shot! Thank you Manel.

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Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Ha Ha - great expression, priceless pic for him and his family. Well captured !