Oh, thankyou Markus. I couldn't remember any details but a handy thing about digital is the EXIF data tag. 1/1000, f5.6, 1.4X extender (focal length 700mm), ISO 400, Wimberley sidekick/AS ballhead. Lighting was overcast and a little dissapointing, but then again I didn't have to worry about harsh shadows. I was waiting at the shore and noticed that interesting American flag on the yacht far in the distance. So then I lined up to use it as a distant background, and snapped as the girls passed by. That's my daughter in the middle.
Of course it would have been nice to show the faces better. Since they face backward it is opposite the technique used for soccer/hockey -- you want to be behind the action. The local professional used his 70-200 right from the dock, and shot the teams as they moved away from the dock into position. I think he got a lot more winners. As is usually the case in photography, you need to be closer than you might feel comfortable with. I find Regattas quite difficult since positioning is limited. You might be able to convince someone to let you onto a rescue boat that follows the action.
OPPs I forgot to ask you what i wanted which was why i posed again, I really love this and would like to get the same quality from my regata shots, can you give me some info of your settings , technice??? Sorry for triple posting :)
wow Dave, I didnt see this shot, my better half rows, and i often shoot for them, this is excellent, I like the look of strength, the boat in the background really add much, the water spray really makes it for me, excellent...
Hi Davman :), This is a beautiful rowing scene, very nice timing as the water splashes about, I often shoot eights and sometimes doubles as that is what my better half rows, and its not easy framing and getting who you want in the shot, or the right perspective, this one is excelent. I had a feeling that was you on the Eos Forum as I dont know another dave that would know that yamil and I use the DO, actually I sold him his..
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