Track shots

Hey, these are good. The backlighting on the first leaves a pleasant aura around his head. We'll have to discuss this stuff on Sunday, I would like to give track a try since no one pays much attention to our athletes. Oh, please tell your son congratulations from all of us.

 

They look good tell your son congratulations and to keep on trucking

 

I started with track, and in general don't have the problem you're referring to. You can always try forcing the camera to focus in front of the athlete and swing to the athlete.

 

I've yet to shoot track, but I shoot a 5k generally twice a month and shoot marathons or other road racing when I have the opportunity (and am not competing myself).

I don't know what equipment you're using, but I use a D70 with a 80-200 f/2.8. I've gotten the best results shooting with AF-C using the "sports" setting. I've messed with SP and other things, but I've liked the shutter speed/aperture selections I've gotten.

Anyway, I've found that I need to let the focus track for at least a second to ensure good focus.

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She may be 13 but she won the women's division!

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Google for Trap Focus....maybe that will work.

 

Very nice shots.
I still can't see how these kids do the hurdles. (youth maybe?):smile: