Article DetailsMust-know techniques for capturing fast-paced action |
| Date Added: November 05, 2009 11:16:01 AM |
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| Category: Sports Photography |
| My guess is that most of you won't be in a situation where you'll be photographing a subject speeding toward or past you at 220 mph, but that's exactly the challenge for Barry Zeek, who specializes in capturing lightning-fast motor-sports action. You may, however, find yourself photographing fast-moving subjects such as darting birds, dashing animals and running athletes or skiers, high divers, snowboarders, skateboarders and wakeboarders flying through the air. Shooting action can be tricky, but with these tips, there's a much better chance that you'll come home with successful images. Anticipate the Action Knowing where the action will occur, and finding a shooting position from which to capture that action, is the first step toward getting stellar action shots. Arrive early on the scene and ask the event organizers where the main action will take place. If you see other photographers, ask them about great places from which to shoot. Knowing about the subject—how fast it moves, in what direction it moves and so on—helps you get good shots. Research your subject, and you'll cut down on the number of surprises you'll encounter on site. Read the rest of the article here. |
