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3 more pole vault

Discussion in 'Sports Photography' started by niknd501, Apr 25, 2007.

  1. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
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    Peek a Boo

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    And a little stress on a face

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    niknd501, Apr 25, 2007
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  2. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    The only thing missing from the pole vault series is the 'clearing the bar' shot and the landing. Nice shots.
     
    Gr8Tr1x, Apr 25, 2007
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  3. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    That pole vault stuff looks like a blast to shoot, I have to give that a try if it ever stops raining here. Your son looks as though he is pushing his body on a day that it says, "NO!".
     
    eng45ine, Apr 25, 2007
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  4. Jeff Mims

    Jeff Mims

    4,335
    May 25, 2005
    Mississippi
    Great shots on the pole vault. I didn't go to our track meet today.
    why?
    rain,rain,rain..and then some more..rain.:frown:
     
    Jeff Mims, Apr 25, 2007
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  5. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    Yea-- I tried on a couple shots but they were not up to what I would like to
    post ( qualitywise )

    Thanks Josh


    They pole vault and long / triple jump are a blast to shoot...You can get some
    great shots and cool faces. Yea Frank he was struggling on the back stretch of th
    final lap....He won the race...1st race he a won...Not a great time but a 1st place
    all the same.


    Hope you weather cleas Jeff....Thanks for the kind words.
     
    niknd501, Apr 26, 2007
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  6. Jim Hall

    Jim Hall

    221
    Jan 8, 2007
    Collierville, Tennessee
    Great!! I'm trying to learn how to shoot soccer, made an absolute fool out of myself today attempting to shoot a baseball game, and now these excellent shots at a track meet from you have got my interest up to try that!! :D izzy: :D izzy:

    Love the sequence, and you have a very handsome son there. Congratulations goes out to him.

    Best Wishes,
     
    Jim Hall, Apr 26, 2007
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  7. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    Thank you Jim....I am starting to enjoy shooting track more and more.
     
    niknd501, Apr 28, 2007
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  8. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    A couple more...The first one I wasn't sure how to crop but ended up with this

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    Wasn't happy with any of my "mid air" shots - this one I cut off a foot..:mad: 

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    niknd501, Apr 28, 2007
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  9. Tomerrifc

    Tomerrifc

    1,474
    Aug 4, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Hey Rod,

    These are great. Between you and Jeff you guys have me tempted to find some track and field meets and get out there. Nice shooting!
     
    Tomerrifc, Apr 28, 2007
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  10. Oldtime

    Oldtime

    2,166
    Jul 5, 2006
    Durham, NC
    Nice action in these Rod , tough to catch I would imagine
     
    Oldtime, Apr 28, 2007
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  11. Jeff Mims

    Jeff Mims

    4,335
    May 25, 2005
    Mississippi
    I think you did a good job with these. Certainly better than mine. Pole vaulting is one of the toughest events to photograph, IMO. In my case, if I catch the runner before, there's usually somebody walking behind. If I catch the vaulter going over the bar, there's a building or something in the background. :redface:
    I'm only saying you got some very nice shots, and I can appreciate the fact that it is not an easy thing.
     
    Jeff Mims, Apr 28, 2007
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  12. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Very nice I think tracj woudl be fun to shoot with all types of options for angles and such
     
    mike mac, Apr 28, 2007
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  13. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    I am not a big track fan but must admit it is fun to shoot.

    Thanks

    Thanks Mark...Ya you have to be on your toes...I still have not gotten the
    "shot" of my son...I'll know it when I see it though


    Yep- there sure are a lot of kids walking / running around all the time.
    It is tough to get a clean view for sure. Thanks Jeff

    Thanks Mike. Fun for sure...Meets are looong but fun -if the weather is right.
     
    niknd501, Apr 29, 2007
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