Throwing the Hammer
Recently I have taken a different direction in my photography. Instead of simply wandering around seeing what I can find, I have chosen to go to a variety of events to take photos. I thought I would try a little Sports photography at this Masters' Track and Field event. I was met with all sorts of challenges. In the hammer throw (pictured) the net is obviously in the way, both in terms of cluttering up the picture, but also in terms of confusing my camera when it is trying to focus. Likewise, this is in the morning, in a clearing in the woods, and the light is low. (Lightened in the photo). Add to that the speed of the metal ball on a wire that is spinning around as the athlete prepares to let go, and you can see an additional challenge, difficulty in catching the motion without a blur. I will keep trying.
Throwing the Hammer
Recently I have taken a different direction in my photography. Instead of simply wandering around seeing what I can find, I have chosen to go to a variety of events to take photos. I thought I would try a little Sports photography at this Masters' Track and Field event. I was met with all sorts of challenges. In the hammer throw (pictured) the net is obviously in the way, both in terms of cluttering up the picture, but also in terms of confusing my camera when it is trying to focus. Likewise, this is in the morning, in a clearing in the woods, and the light is low. (Lightened in the photo). Add to that the speed of the metal ball on a wire that is spinning around as the athlete prepares to let go, and you can see an additional challenge, difficulty in catching the motion without a blur. I will keep trying.