Sports and action shots are a whole genre in and of themselves. Read chapter 6, it contains a world of information about shooting sports. It will be quite impossible to get the close-up shots that the pros are getting with their 400mm lens. So, here are some tips that might help you when you are shooting. Go early or stay late at the game you are shooting. This will allow you more flexibility on the field/court. You can get closer and not interrupt the flow to the game. Watch the crowd, get their reaction and emotion to what is going on in the game. See if you can go to the locker room at halftime or after the game is over to capture the joy or sadness on the teams faces. Try panning if you don't have a fast enough shutter speed to capture the fast action that is popular. Check out a tripod so that you will be able to maximize the light you have. Find a spot and wait for the action to come to you.
I have a list of NNU sports happening this week, so we can sign up in class. You can shoot other action shots in the community if you wish, the Special Olympics are still going on this week.
Keep in mind that people either love shooting sports, or hate it. Give it your best shot and find out! Have fun, and good luck!
Due: Tues Feb. 17. - Post 3 images that show a variety of action and emotion
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