Photographing boxers in action...?

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/20/2005 12:24:24 PM · #1

If any of you wouldnt mind having a look at this link. It features some most of my boxers in action. I was wondering though what is the best way to take these kind of pics.

Ie. Bounce the flash, rough settings to freeze the action or whatever. This is the kind of photography i would like to do (when im not coaching) and would appreciate a few ideas if possible.

//peterdoughty.fotopic.net/p13561072.html

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

12/20/2005 12:26:44 PM · #2

Originally posted by Tanny:

clickable is good ;o)

It looks like you've caught some good action though the lighting is pretty harsh. Probably from the flash.

12/20/2005 12:31:44 PM · #3

I'm sorry, i never took these photos. These were done by someone else.

I would love to take great shots of this kind of action and sport but am curious of how to do it. Its probably dumb of me to ask such a question as im sure there is a 100 and 1 factors that need to be taken into account to achieve good results but i thought i would ask anyway lol.

12/20/2005 12:32:37 PM · #4

BTW thanks for sorting the link :)

ergo

12/20/2005 12:59:04 PM · #5

I think a stepladder would do a world of difference here. Higher up positioning changes the angle of view, and that might enhance the drama feel.

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

12/20/2005 01:10:14 PM · #6

Originally posted by rgo:

I think a stepladder would do a world of difference here. Higher up positioning changes the angle of view, and that might enhance the drama feel.

Thanks RGO.

It would be allowed but i wouldnt be able to get too close to ringside with the step ladder, again not a problem and i see your point thanks. What about the flash would it be advisable to bounce the flash or have it directed at the subject?

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

12/20/2005 01:27:19 PM · #7

Excellent shots of Thai boxing taken by Terje

He may have some good suggestions.