Action

Title: London in Motion
Photograph by: Nasser Al-Thani (althani_1986)

What I Like About It: This is a really great shot of Big Ben and a London bus car. One of the keys to great colors/light in outdoor photography is shooting during the golden ours which are right after sunrise and right before sunset. This photo captures that wonderful light. Another cool thing about this photo is the capture of the bus car. The exposure time length is just right. It gave the bus some great motion lines and half of the car is disappearing into the background. Overall, this a dynamic and interesting photo.

Title: Burn the sky
Photograph by: bast-86 (Deviant Art)

What I Like About It: When you are taking photos of something as dynamic as fire, it is hard to capture the perfect photo. You must take several variables into consideration such as the timing of the picture, the amount of light you want to be captured, the composition of the fire, and you want any subjects to be well lit. This photo is a perfect example of how to take such a picture. The fire creates a fantastic shape, the fire breather is lit with just enough light, and the black background contrasts well with the fire. Check out some more great fire photos at bast's gallery.

Title: Authority Blows Away
Photo Manipulation by: Felix Ajenjo

What I Like About It: There is a lot of implied action in this piece. The police car seems to be evaporating, liquifying, and shattering apart. Even so, they are so well blended together that none of them stands out more than the others, and they seem to create a cohesive affect. The birds in the background create a nice affect. They appear to be cutting the car into pieces.

Title: Yacare
Photograph by: kuntha

What I Like About It: This is one of the best captures of nature in action that I have seen. The photograph is extremely well exposed, especially for an action shot. The dark color of the water contrasts nicely with the crocodiles mouth, and the focus is clearly on the subject as the everything else recedes in the background.