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Sprinters Warming Up

This is a shot I took earlier this year - May 2013. It's in Manchester City Centre. Christophe Lemaitre is leaping out of the blocks. Dwain Chambers is getting ready; preparing himself before getting down into the blocks.

 

I'm posting this up to kind of remind myself to go again next year, and so that I can think about what lens to use next year, and what kind of shots I want to try. This is quite a crop from a 24mm lens, on a DX camera. I might go for 50mm next year, and get a bit closer in.

 

I really enjoyed watching the sprinters warming up. They look so calm and serene when they run. I blogged about my experience earlier this year:

 

rjheeks.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/homage-to-sprinting/

 

The raised track gets you really close and low. It's a great angle to work with.

 

The light is not so good though. The race is through the streets, with large buildings blocking the sun on either side.

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Uploaded on November 17, 2013
Taken on May 25, 2013