For this meet I decided to try something different. I already had the pictures I needed for the middle school I shoot for, so I thought I'd use a lens I normally wouldn't use on a track meet. I used my 24-70 f/2.8L . I was looking for a wider shot and different perspective. It worked out alright for the running events and high jump, but I was not happy with the long jump shots, which I ended up deleting.
I also tried something I haven't done much of and that's getting a motion blurred effect. Not sure if it worked, but I rather like what I ended up with.
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2 comments:
Man I can't wait to be able to start shooting outdoors. Great Captures as usual Jim.
Jim,
Nice shots! You have a great eye with the runners. Where do you shoot? I'd love to sit down over a cup of coffee sometime and chat if you are interested.
Cheers,
Al
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