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Start of the swimming season

Discussion in 'Photojournalism, Candids and Street Photography' started by mike mac, Jun 18, 2005.

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  1. mike mac

    mike mac

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    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    OK Hans you asked for it :D hope you don't get sick of theses it is a long season
    Well today was our clubs time trials,where the kids swim all four strokes and there best times recorded, this helps the coaches utilize the kids in different meets. So I was able to get out and work off some of the rust from last season. Last year I shot with the D100 this year the D2H. All shots with the Nikon 70-200VR setting in cam were:
    A mode
    Continuous focus
    single area focus point
    ISO 200
    WB Cloudy -2
    Here they are
    Butterfly...my fiancés daughter
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    The start
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    Backstroke.... one of four from the same family on the team and everyone of them are fantastic swimmers in their own right
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    Freestyle
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    Breaststroke
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    Breaststroke... this little guys eyes got bigger as he neared the wall
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    Backstroke ...off the turn as he pops out from under the water
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    mike mac, Jun 18, 2005
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  2. bendheim

    bendheim

    506
    Feb 3, 2005
    Durban, South Africa
    Wow- those are excellent Mike, crystal clear and as sharp as a pin. Thanks

    Peter
     
    bendheim, Jun 18, 2005
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  3. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Excellent Mike,

    Very nice color, compositions and sharpness.

    Hope I can get nice sharp pics with my new 70-200 VR ....

    I am very curious what settings you use with your D100.
    I have always had tooooo much red. Finally set it it low contrast, hue -9.. Think it needs to go for cleaning and overall adjustments.

    Have tried different WB...

    Always just thought it was me.
     
    Gale, Jun 18, 2005
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  4. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    All fantastic shots, but the first and last are the ones that stand out to me! Wonderful sharpness and color!
     
    Leigh, Jun 18, 2005
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  5. Gilles

    Gilles

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    May 20, 2005
    Québec, Canada
    I like all of them, the details in the water sometimes look like glass scultures.
     
    Gilles, Jun 18, 2005
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  6. Joe_Lorenzini

    Joe_Lorenzini

    304
    Feb 25, 2005
    New Jersey
    Crystal Mike! You got the gift.

    _/oe
     
    Joe_Lorenzini, Jun 18, 2005
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  7. beaucamera

    beaucamera

    5,963
    Mar 11, 2005
    SF Bay Area, California
    Great series, Mike! I really like "the start."

    Virginia
     
    beaucamera, Jun 18, 2005
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  8. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Outstanding series of images Mike. I have never shot swimming but you have definately peaked my interest. What was your shutter speed on these images?
     
    eng45ine, Jun 18, 2005
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  9. hans

    hans

    827
    Feb 5, 2005
    The Netherlands
    Thanks Mike
    It was worth every minute waiting for them,these are fantastic
    More to come I understand I certainly won't be bored.

    The first "breaststroke"is my favorite
     
    hans, Jun 19, 2005
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  10. Gilles

    Gilles

    1,602
    May 20, 2005
    Québec, Canada
    Mike I had a few people look at your picture and the definitive winner is #5 followed by #6.
     
    Gilles, Jun 19, 2005
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  11. jamesjoyce

    jamesjoyce

    128
    May 2, 2005
    Belgium
    Astonishing pictures Mike! I'll follow Hans for the rest!
     
    jamesjoyce, Jun 19, 2005
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  12. Philippe Roger

    Philippe Roger

    3,497
    Feb 6, 2005
    South SF Bay Area, CA.
    Hey Mike,

    Another brilliant series you have here! Where you "in" the pool yourself? It sure feels like it. Amazingly clear and sharp pictures: #1 and #5 are my favorites.
     
    Philippe Roger, Jun 19, 2005
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  13. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks Peter The D2H with the 70-200 is a killer combo
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  14. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    thanks Galye wait till you see what that 70-200 is capable of in your compentent hands
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  15. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    The first is my fiances daughter and she has become quite the little swimmer
    The pool water makes all the colors so vibrant, thanks for looking
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  16. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks I know what you mean about the water, it can get in the way sometimes
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  17. mike mac

    mike mac

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    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks Joe, I really enjoy this type of shooting
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  18. mike mac

    mike mac

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    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks Virginal, I am trying so new shots and angles and that is one of them
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  19. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thansk if you get a chance give it a try there is a great market in sellign prints to the parents, I tried to keep the shutter speed above a 1/1000 s on these
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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  20. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks Hans glad you liek them we have a meet this Satruday and then the following Tuesday so there will be amny more
     
    mike mac, Jun 19, 2005
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