There is usually only one chance for a good photo of a runner in a hurdles race at a track meet.
The assigning editor only wants the winner or has chosen a specific runner whose performance no matter what place she finishes is worthy of a story.
That means find your runner, find her lane, check your focus on two hurdles and hope your timing is right.
Several days ago we talked about crawling out of bed before sunrise to find the perfect light for certain types of photos.
One of our discussions centered on finding the right place at the right time and waiting for the right light to appear for the right moment. Such a time was necessary for this youngster’s martial arts portrait.
On an early spring afternoon as the grass was greening and warm breezes closed the days I picked a time and place for the shoot. It was already planned for late in the day so we could take advantage of what promised to be clear skies at sunset.
Creating portraits of active young athletes is a set of mixed blessings.
Finding the natural moments that express the joy of competition and its associated training goes beyond standing near the finish line of an event. It also requires a good understanding of phot technique to create an image that explains the moment and the athlete.
Seeing professional photographer’s photos from major sporting events makes it look simple. Stand in the right spot with the right camera and lens combination might be all that is necessary to duplicate their result.
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