Athletics Action Shot

Athletics Action Shot · 12:31 AM

Hello fellow photo people,

I took this shot of wifey in the 4x100m relay, I was just practicing my panning. I sent it to the NSW Masters Athletics people and they put it on their front webpage. The link is New South Wales Masters Athletics .
That's the state body of the masters athletics competitions.

I just wanted to see what your thoughts were on it. I think its okay but not front page material, but then I have no idea what i'm doing.....
Cheers and thanks in advance
Kip

Peter Zack · 03-07-2008, 12:54 AM

I like the shot and I think well worthy of the front page. Congrats on that!

Did you have the SR turned on for this? There was a discussion of panning with and without the SR and I tried some shots both ways. The SR can try to compensate for all the motion and actually add to the confused look of the shot, particularly in the background areas. It looks better most of the time to shoot panned, high speed subjects without the SR on. Give it a try next time.

Kaimarx · 03-07-2008, 01:56 AM

Great shot! Not your typical "Track" shot but i think thats what makes it so cool as well. Its definetly different and very dynamic. Congratulations!

Pentaxtic · 03-07-2008, 02:23 AM

I like the colors and the motion effect.

**Mallee Boy** · 03-07-2008, 02:37 AM

Hi Kip,
It may help to form an opinion if you posted the exif data, lens etc.

However....I think the shot is great and is worthy of a front page. Somehow I think some 'pros' may well be kicking themselves for not having come up with this type of shot.

Now...did you try and do this or is it just a***e? (I wonder if that is international or uniquely Australian slang?) What ever, well done.

Cheers
Grant

daacon · 03-07-2008, 05:58 AM

Congrats Kip I agree that is a very good shot implying motion - very artistic. It is clear enough to show precisely what the event was, yet blurred enough to imply blinding speed. Intentional or not it is a nice piece of work.

kipsta · 03-08-2008, 12:38 AM

Hiya everyone,
Firstly, you are correct GWP - more a... than class is an apt saying here.
Secondly, kept the SR on and just panned from about 20 metres away.
Thirdly, and I apologise for not putting it in earlier...
K10d, 1/45sec, SR on, f22, Aperture Prority, iso100, noflash, focal length 200m, auto exposure, auto white balance, focal length on 35m 300mm, time 1640hrs nearing sunset.

I just concentrated on getting an f22 and panned really horizontally as she ran around the bend near me in the relay. I was just mucking around at the time, basically practising panning for future meets.

Thanks for all your thoughts, as always they have been wonderful and very helpful indeed.

Jonson PL · 09-29-2008, 01:13 AM

Hi Kipsta,
Looking good. With panning, many times people leave the SR off, but it is possible to use it. You can also up the shutter speed, you can also do panning at 1/125 or even 1/250. (Or use a monopod).

I was wondering how things were going. Was just about to send a mail. How are things moving along with the Eos 30D ?
It should have fine Auto-Focus tracking, and those 5 fps sure come in handy with sports. I do try and shoot some soccer matches, and often (with 3 fps) you get to catch the player just before hitting the ball, or just after.

With Pentax it is a waiting game, till a top-level DSLR will appear. Though possibly K30 next summer, will bring some improvement with fps. (Though in most other aspects, the K20 would do fine for me).

scott-devon · 09-29-2008, 06:07 AM

The colour and action of this shot really work, I think they made a wise choice for the cover. Congrats.

Sometimes we get the most interesting shots when we experiment, I think these are comparible to the "happy accidents" my watercolour instructor used to rave about. Although I wish fewer of my shots were accidental....

roentarre · 09-29-2008, 02:18 PM

That is one of the best action shots. So full of action and the blurr is right on the spot.

Damn Brit · 09-29-2008, 02:50 PM

Good work you can be proud of your wife and she can be proud of you.

Jimbo · 09-29-2008, 03:04 PM

Well deserved... Congrat's.. JIMBO

cupic · 09-30-2008, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Congrats Kip I agree that is a very good shot implying motion - very artistic. It is clear enough to show precisely what the event was, yet blurred enough to imply blinding speed. Intentional or not it is a nice piece of work.

Have to agree with Dave on this its fluid and motion and at 1/40-1/60s it shows up well

cheers

Bramela · 09-30-2008, 01:24 PM

I think its all been said. A great shots that spells ACTION to a T.
Its often the accidental, quick fired shot that turn out to be the surprising best .

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Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I like the shot and I think well worthy of the front page. Congrats on that! Did you have the SR turned on for this? There was a discussion of panning with and without the SR and I tried some shots both ways. The SR can try to compensate for all the motion and actually add to the confused look of the shot, particularly in the background areas. It looks better most of the time to shoot panned, high speed subjects without the SR on. Give it a try next time.

03-07-2008, 01:56 AM	#3
Kaimarx Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery Posts: 452	Great shot! Not your typical "Track" shot but i think thats what makes it so cool as well. Its definetly different and very dynamic. Congratulations!

03-07-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
Pentaxtic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	I like the colors and the motion effect.

03-07-2008, 02:37 AM	#5
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Hi Kip, It may help to form an opinion if you posted the exif data, lens etc. However....I think the shot is great and is worthy of a front page. Somehow I think some 'pros' may well be kicking themselves for not having come up with this type of shot. Now...did you try and do this or is it just a***e? (I wonder if that is international or uniquely Australian slang?) What ever, well done. Cheers Grant

03-07-2008, 05:58 AM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Congrats Kip I agree that is a very good shot implying motion - very artistic. It is clear enough to show precisely what the event was, yet blurred enough to imply blinding speed. Intentional or not it is a nice piece of work.

03-08-2008, 12:38 AM	#7
kipsta New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blue Mountains Sydney Posts: 15 Original Poster	Hiya everyone, Firstly, you are correct GWP - more a... than class is an apt saying here. Secondly, kept the SR on and just panned from about 20 metres away. Thirdly, and I apologise for not putting it in earlier... K10d, 1/45sec, SR on, f22, Aperture Prority, iso100, noflash, focal length 200m, auto exposure, auto white balance, focal length on 35m 300mm, time 1640hrs nearing sunset. I just concentrated on getting an f22 and panned really horizontally as she ran around the bend near me in the relay. I was just mucking around at the time, basically practising panning for future meets. Thanks for all your thoughts, as always they have been wonderful and very helpful indeed.

09-29-2008, 01:13 AM	#8
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Hi Kipsta, Looking good. With panning, many times people leave the SR off, but it is possible to use it. You can also up the shutter speed, you can also do panning at 1/125 or even 1/250. (Or use a monopod). I was wondering how things were going. Was just about to send a mail. How are things moving along with the Eos 30D ? It should have fine Auto-Focus tracking, and those 5 fps sure come in handy with sports. I do try and shoot some soccer matches, and often (with 3 fps) you get to catch the player just before hitting the ball, or just after. With Pentax it is a waiting game, till a top-level DSLR will appear. Though possibly K30 next summer, will bring some improvement with fps. (Though in most other aspects, the K20 would do fine for me).

09-29-2008, 06:07 AM	#9
scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	The colour and action of this shot really work, I think they made a wise choice for the cover. Congrats. Sometimes we get the most interesting shots when we experiment, I think these are comparible to the "happy accidents" my watercolour instructor used to rave about. Although I wish fewer of my shots were accidental....

09-29-2008, 02:18 PM	#10
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That is one of the best action shots. So full of action and the blurr is right on the spot.

09-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	Good work you can be proud of your wife and she can be proud of you.

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09-29-2008, 03:04 PM	#12
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Well deserved... Congrat's.. JIMBO

09-30-2008, 05:15 AM	#13
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Originally posted by daacon Congrats Kip I agree that is a very good shot implying motion - very artistic. It is clear enough to show precisely what the event was, yet blurred enough to imply blinding speed. Intentional or not it is a nice piece of work. Have to agree with Dave on this its fluid and motion and at 1/40-1/60s it shows up well cheers

09-30-2008, 01:24 PM	#14
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I think its all been said. A great shots that spells ACTION to a T. Its often the accidental, quick fired shot that turn out to be the surprising best .