UK Snowboarding

Formatted · Jan 16, 2010

Its not very often that I get to photography something like this, and so I quickly learned that the idea is you get underneath the jump. Not quite underneath or you'll be squashed (we learnt that the hard way). I've also been messing around with a Fish eye, but they are not ready yet.

I'm quickly learning how best to do sports photography and want to develop my skills further so C&C appreciated. Complete collection can be found here, Snow Boarding - on Flickr there is abit of a story behind it so see if you can pick up on that.

Here are a few that I've got printed off and wacked them in sports collection.
1.

Although he now has half a head, I like this. After taking this photo he then proceeded to face plant. Motion Blurred background.

2.

Shadow Highlighted, heavily and also cropped.

3.

Motion Blurred and cropped.

Thank you very much, lets remain positive that this snow leaves soon shall we?

rhinoryan · Jan 16, 2010

i think you should have been below the boarder in shot 2 to exagerate how high he is.....

and shot 3 i find kinda boring, its too easy to tell that he isn't moving that fast despite the motion blurr

and shot 1 doesn't really appeal to me as someone that particapates and photographs board/action sports.... we usually like to see the whole person and what they are doing.

gsgary · Jan 16, 2010

No1 would have been great if it was wider with a bit faster shutter speed or you had panned a bit smoother
Did you use flash ?

Formatted · Jan 17, 2010

I've been reading around, and looking about Panning. Looks like a great way to get a blurred background if you get it right.

Yes I did use a flash. It worked quite well with it I think.

kajiki · Feb 4, 2010

Your first image is by far the best because you used fill flash to accentuate the foreground and add a bit of zip. If you get the chance to arrange something like this, be sure to get the riders wearing something a bit more colourful. I have snow in Tokyo, wanna try?