How to get the perfect race finish photo? (Read 2965 times)

Oh, man...LUST! RAW and MOV format shooting...that is sweet! Manual, aperture priority and shutter priority settings...damn, that looks REALLY sweet.

Yes, however, nothing can compare to the Canon 5D MK II for taking race pictures. It shoots 1080p video at 30 FPS while taking 21 megapixel stills at an iso of 3200! When this camera comes out I could make a fortune shooting race videos and pictures! http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkII/page15.asp http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkII/page2.asp

Yes, however, nothing can compare to the Canon 5D MK II for taking race pictures. It shoots 1080p video at 30 FPS while taking 21 megapixel stills at an iso of 3200! When this camera comes out I could make a fortune shooting race videos and pictures!

Yeah, I have a 20D and used to also have a 10D...I guzzle the Canon Kool-Aid. I've gotten to where I don't even read much about the new models as they come out...it's too depressing and impossible to keep up with the advances (unless one is independently wealthy). In that respect I kinda miss film.

ah. but yours is more impressive because you actually were number 1. Where I was just glad to bring my aching calves to a hault.

tried to click heels, end up looking like I'm farting...

This is one of the hottest topics I've seen in a while. It makes me think we need a finish photo hall of fame. I propose the above photo as the first entry. It cracks me up every time I look at it. Somehow the fact that you ran a marathon in 2:33 and THEN pulled off this picture makes it funnier. I can't even begin to explain that but you have my respect sir. We actually haven't had many entrants for the 'perfect race finish photo'. Lifesabeach has an awesome picture but I'm a little freaked out by the guy behind her who has his hands in his pockets whilst his shadow has his hands in the air. Creeps me out every time. I'd photoshop that sucker right out of there, shadow and all. John

This is one of the hottest topics I've seen in a while. It makes me think we need a finish photo hall of fame. I propose the above photo as the first entry. It cracks me up every time I look at it. Somehow the fact that you ran a marathon in 2:33 and THEN pulled off this picture makes it funnier. I can't even begin to explain that but you have my respect sir. We actually haven't had many entrants for the 'perfect race finish photo'. Lifesabeach has an awesome picture but I'm a little freaked out by the guy behind her who has his hands in his pockets whilst his shadow has his hands in the air. Creeps me out every time. I'd photoshop that sucker right out of there, shadow and all. John

+1! Couldn't agree more! Personally, I think that a good photo with a sick time in the back ground is the ultimate. With that in mind I think that jscovill's photo can't be beaten! Although Run To Win is not too far behind. Anyone have a really cool video? I bet I opened up a can of worms with that one!

I was just so elated to be winning last May that I just enjoyed the moment and didn't think about photo ops.

Dude, you look like you are flying! Look at that ground clearance! I'd give anything to have a race photo where both of my feet are off the ground!

You wanna see blood, sweat and tears? The tears came after the race when I realized I looked like a bloody fool for my triumphant 1/2marathon PR. click on 31335-013-032 - notice how the blood streams towards the back of my singlet (that's cuz I'm going so damm fast! ). You can bet I won't forget the nip bandaids next time. http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=31335&BIB=390&LNSEARCH=1