Sports and photography brings together two of my favorite hobbies, I’m a big fan of sports/action photography, for me there something pretty neat about stopping time and capturing the action , intensity and drama that is sports and action events. So it was nice to see this CNN collage of recent sports photos from this last week in July 2014 . CNN does this from time to time and posts sports photos throughout the year.. it inspired my to browse my collection and put up a few of my favorites.
Of course there are other top 10 through top 100 coolest sports photos lists , check out some other ones I ran across, some photos will be instantly recognizable (Like ALI TKO of Sonny Liston or Michael Jordan in flight or Roger Banister breaking the 4 minute mile) others will be less so, but they all capture the emotion that is sports…
- 100 Greatest sports photos of all Time (Sports Illustrated)
- 50 Most Iconic Pictures in Sports history
- 30 Most iconic sports photos (Buzzfeed)
- Coolest sports photos Jan. 2014 (totallycoolpix)
- Best sports photos of 2013 (Huff Post)
Best Sports Photography tips….. form Scott Kelby
Check out this awesome youtube video session by Scott Kelby on taking great sports photos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ4KsGYDzgU
Scott Kelby Tips Summary
Here are a summary of the tips form the video above, watch the video for a complete explanation..
- Best sports photos fall into three categories: Action shots , celebration and defeat (Emotion photos)\
- Know your sport, so you can anticipate action and position properly
- Shoot from low angle (knees) , use a mono pod , low angle makes athlete look “larger”
- When shooting Action shots (for most ball sports) , try to have the ball in the frame, along with some leading space, of where the action is heading to.
- When Shooting moving sports (auto racing / running etc.) use the pan movement plus burst mode with low shutter speed 1/50th etc. be prepared to throw out most photos, it takes practice
- Use best equipment, particularly lenses possible:
- 200mm -400mm for field action sports, outside in good light f-stop not issues..
- Have two camera bodies, one with telephoto one with normal zoom
- Must have 2.8f or better lens for indoor sports shooting, be prepared to dial-up ISO to get your preferred dynamic range.
- Consider lens rentals for one time events.
a few of my personal collection sports photos
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- defenders tackle during local soccer game
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- challenges are like mountains, Christine ready to conquer Palisades park
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- lead women 2012 NYC marathon at mile 18
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- Geoffery Mutai on his way to win 2011 NYC marathon
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- tight quarters, Christine navigates a tight turn at LSP 5k
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- at the start Devang out in front for the 2012 Cherry Blossom 10k
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- time to smile during early miles of 13.1
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- teamwork! Tony assists runner during triathlon relay
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- Ladies wave start Jersey Girl triathlon
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- Christine powers her way to Asbury TriRock finish
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- crossing the gap, Cherry Blossom Cycing challenge
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- into the turn, 2013 Cherry Blossom cycing
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- swimming to T1 , Lincoln Park triathlon
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- Racing for podium spot, Lincoln Park triathlon
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- Elite para triathlete warms up, Philly TriRock
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- Jose speeds by mile 5, 2012 Lincoln Park tri
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- Drew in finishing relay leg of Randolph tri
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- en route to a sub 14min 5k, Rhaway Mayors race 2103
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- Start 2014 Rahway Mayors trophy race
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- Ladies wave start, Lincoln Park Triathlon
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