Pole Vault snapshot (1 img)

Pole Vault snapshot (1 img) · 11:28 PM

Went to a track meet yesterday with just my 50-200 lens. As soon as I walked up, I snapped this. I liked the impact against the sky.

roentarre · 04-20-2007, 12:24 AM

i love this back lit shot, great abstract. Nice dark sky and black buildings to complement this freeze-in-the-air action

mingdie · 04-20-2007, 05:00 AM

That is so good. The contrast agains the sky is great. I think the building contributes to the scene.

Cheers

Eddie

little laker · 04-20-2007, 07:50 AM

I think that you nailed the perfect moment there perfectly.

volosong · 04-20-2007, 11:04 AM

Let me get this straight, as soon as you got there, "I snapped this". Hey, God, how 'bout spreading the talent around a little bit? Some of us can try for years, and never get an image anywhere near as good as this one.

jsundin · 04-20-2007, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by volosong

Let me get this straight, as soon as you got there, "I snapped this". Hey, God, how 'bout spreading the talent around a little bit? Some of us can try for years, and never get an image anywhere near as good as this one.

Yes, my daughter was competing in the javelin throw, so I got there half way through the meet. I was walking up the driveway to the field. I decided to just bring my K100D and 50-200 lens and tuck it in my coat if it rained. I saw the pole vault was about to start and got a thought in my head, "Hey, I think this might be cool to get the pole vaulter from a low angle with the sky in the background." So, I pointed and shot. I wasn't expecting the exposure, but that actually makes it better!

Not necesarily dumb luck. There is skill, thought and equipment at work here.

I can definately show you lot's of dud pictures that I planned and didn't turn out at all like I wanted. I just like pictures and like taking lot's of them.

So, while I can't "spread talent", I can say that if you enjoy photography, take lots of pictures. I'm discovering my mind works best on quick, non-thinking, reactive pictures. If I plan it out, I over think it. Much the same for my golf game.

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04-20-2007, 12:24 AM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	i love this back lit shot, great abstract. Nice dark sky and black buildings to complement this freeze-in-the-air action

04-20-2007, 05:00 AM	#3
mingdie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 630	That is so good. The contrast agains the sky is great. I think the building contributes to the scene. Cheers Eddie

04-20-2007, 07:50 AM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I think that you nailed the perfect moment there perfectly.

04-20-2007, 11:04 AM	#5
volosong Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Let me get this straight, as soon as you got there, "I snapped this". Hey, God, how 'bout spreading the talent around a little bit? Some of us can try for years, and never get an image anywhere near as good as this one.

04-20-2007, 01:24 PM	#6
jsundin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 276 Original Poster	Originally posted by volosong Let me get this straight, as soon as you got there, "I snapped this". Hey, God, how 'bout spreading the talent around a little bit? Some of us can try for years, and never get an image anywhere near as good as this one. Yes, my daughter was competing in the javelin throw, so I got there half way through the meet. I was walking up the driveway to the field. I decided to just bring my K100D and 50-200 lens and tuck it in my coat if it rained. I saw the pole vault was about to start and got a thought in my head, "Hey, I think this might be cool to get the pole vaulter from a low angle with the sky in the background." So, I pointed and shot. I wasn't expecting the exposure, but that actually makes it better! Not necesarily dumb luck. There is skill, thought and equipment at work here. I can definately show you lot's of dud pictures that I planned and didn't turn out at all like I wanted. I just like pictures and like taking lot's of them. So, while I can't "spread talent", I can say that if you enjoy photography, take lots of pictures. I'm discovering my mind works best on quick, non-thinking, reactive pictures. If I plan it out, I over think it. Much the same for my golf game.