Photos from Child's Triathalon

[Chaoslillith]

Helllo all,

I will only post one but I will post the link to the album on smugmug. I would like critiques on framing and composition please as well as anything else that comes to mind.

f/8
ISO 100
Focal Length 17mm
Aperture 3
Metering Mode Spot



klicksbykat's Photos

Please let me know what you think.

Chaos

[Chaoslillith]

So 46 views and no critques? I posted all the camera information. Just curious as to why there are no comments.

[wamplers]

Sometimes comments come slowly....

Overall, I think it's a very nice shot.

You might increase the ISO to get faster than 1/60 shutter speed, or use a larger aperture.

I would have shot in landscape mode instead of vertical as you've cut off her feet and have lots of dead space above and below the swimmer in the image.

Also, if you're allowed, I try to get at the end of the lane so the swimmer is coming directly at me to get the front of the face.

Also, notice where the sun is...it's hitting her in the back. If she is old enough to be swimming in both directions, I would try to get her with the sun on her face as well. I do know that some races only go in one direction, so that may not have been possible here.

[Chip]

I agree with all that wamplers said.

Also, just curious about your shutter speed? On my bad laptop monitor, it seems that there might be some motion blur in the head/face, but I can't tell for sure.

[Chaoslillith]

Thanks for the replies....

The shutter speed was 1/60 as I was directed to use that for most of the shoot by the photographer that hired me This was my first sports shoot so I went with that. I should have changed the ISO though.

This race was down one lane and up the next but as they came out of the pool and ran to the finish line I was trying not to get in anyone's way hehe.

The sun was also just rising which made it hard to see how the pics were coming out when I aimed in that direction. However I agree I should have shot it horizontal not vertical looking at it now.

When I did the adult swim race I parked myself at the end of one lane and caught shots of them turning to the next line. I do not have those yet, I had to use his memory card. When he posts them on the site I will link you guys to them. Those shots should have some great facial expressions in them.

So landscape mode to get more motion and change the ISO a bit. I will remember that.

Thanks!!

[wamplers]

Originally Posted by Chaoslillith

The shutter speed was 1/60 as I was directed to use that for most of the shoot by the photographer that hired me This was my first sports shoot so I went with that.

Did he say why he wanted to use 1/60? Was he wanting panning shots or just trying to give you an idea of what the settings should be? Doesn't make sense as 1/60 won't freeze motion.

[Chaoslillith]

From what I remember he wanted me to use that in the early morning with re: to lighting. I should have changed it later.

He is also getting a lot of noise when he enlarges to print, I think I messed that one up as I had my noise setting low to get more high res shots. The action shots seemed to freeze for the most part, but not as frozen as I have seen pro shots.

He is basically putting the shots up on a site for people to buy prints of if they want. I mentioned to him about a noise reducing program but I am not sure if he has one.

From what I was reading about my camera it tends to be a noisier camera with "medicore" performance on that. It is a Lumix DMC-FZ8. So not a pro camera by any means.

[Chip]

I have a similar Lumix - really nice camera, but not the best for low light sports.

On the noise issue, to me it comes down to a choice: noisy shots that can be cleaned up a bit in post v. motion blur. I'd take the noisy shots, personally.

For swimming and other sports shots, getting in closer and getting the athletes eyes in the photo is a great way to give your photos impact.

Keep practicing, and have fun.

[Chaoslillith]

Thanks for the tips on the eyes. On the adultt swim I got a lot of face shots so when I get those I will post them.

If you check out my portfolio I have now I have some nice shots of faces too. Thanksgiving Triathalon(not for sale) - klicksbykat's Photos

[wamplers]

Originally Posted by Chaoslillith

If you check out my portfolio I have now I have some nice shots of faces too. Thanksgiving Triathalon(not for sale) - klicksbykat's Photos

If these photos are truly "not for sale" as the album title suggests, you might want to disable the ability to purchase them in your album settings. Right now, the images can be purchased at cost directly from your site.