Boys track has started for middle schools in Long Beach and I went out to shoot some action of their practice meet. I was only able to stay long enough to capture some shots of the long jump and high jump as I promised my wife that I would help her loading up girls scout cookies at the warehouse. Next week will be their League meet and then followed by the All-City track meet the following week. So here are a few shots to share.
This first group of shots of the high jump were taken with my 300 f/2.8. I was standing across the track to give me some distance, but I love the depth of this lens and use it as often as I can.
I have been using my 300 for the long jump but always had problems with runners running in front of me while they warmed up, so I decided to use the 70-200 f/2.8 so that I could stay on the grass, just inside the track, and avoid this problem. I love capturing the landing with the sand spraying outward, but these guys just weren't jumping the right way to cause the spray of sand, so I just focused on the jump for now.
Jim, that last shot is so cool! The expression on the kids face is priceless. Thanks for sharing your lens experiences, too. Nice to hear the issues and resolutions when confronted with a challenge.
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Al
I'm hoping to capture track for the first time this year. They start soon here, as soon as I can get basketball season behind me. Do you mind sharing your EXIF settings that were used on this series. They are great as is all of your work!
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