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Old 11-08-08, 17:21
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I thought this was rather a good P-J blog.

http://timesonline.typepad.com/olympictures/
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Old 11-08-08, 20:06
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The basketball shots are awesome - guess they were with the 1D MkIII.
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Old 14-08-08, 19:09
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Thanks for the link Duncan.
The fencing shots are beautiful. I like it when something out of the ordinary is shown. It's a sport that looks like it lends itself well to photography.
Shame the basketball shots aren't real,the lighting looks really good in there...would've liked to have seen some 'real' ones (it is possible to get to near that jump height tho...some coaching schools arrange the use of spring boards so players gain confidence in the air, as part of the skills set....but not at this angle I'm afraid...His body shape is totally all wrong)
He's a canon man, and his kit list halfway down the article would suggest the Mk2 or 3
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Thanks for the link Duncan.
The fencing shots are beautiful. I like it when something out of the ordinary is shown. It's a sport that looks like it lends itself well to photography.
A work colleague of mine used to fence, he once sent me a link to some video clips fencingfootage.com, or something like that. He said I ought to look at it because it was brilliant. It all happens so fast that unless you know the rules, it's all a bit pointless! It seems to be a sport that works better with stills than video.

There's also this related blog entry from the sports editor:
http://timesonline.typepad.com/olymp...g-picture.html
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Old 14-08-08, 19:44
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The olympics are a bit of a photographers dream, especially one interested in sports photography...but yes, I totally agree Re the rules.
It tends to show in the photos, whether the photographer knows the rules of the sport being photographed. Quite often it amazes me how a professional will know, or atleast expect, a particular sports person to perform, know their strengths and react to particular key moments.....I guess it only comes from following the sport and knowing something about the people behind it?
Did you get the chance to try and photograph your colleague?....Fencing photography strikes me as a bit of a challenge in timing!
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No, sorry, he doesn't fence any more, but I dare say if I suggested he goes back to his old club for a chat 'for old time's sake' I could tag along. You've put the seed of an idea in my head.....
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...I'm glad I persued that one
I'm now expecting some fencing shots on here soon now then. LOL
Seriuosly tho..I think it has potential
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Nice link.

This is by far the most beautiful, sophisticated, elaborated, decorated Olympic I have ever seen.

Not to make any one anxious but I think its really hard to top this Chines version. Happy we are not hosting the next Olyi.
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Another link that you may find interesting of course if not minding the emphasis on Team USA.
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This is by far the most beautiful, sophisticated, elaborated, decorated Olympic I have ever seen.

Not to make any one anxious but I think its really hard to top this Chines version. Happy we are not hosting the next Olyi.

The politics aside, it is certainly an elaborate affair.
I doubt very much though that London 2012 will need to call in rent-a-crowd. I'll be wearing my yellow shirt and waving my flag for free!
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