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Thank you for your kind interest Ned. I think, that picture makes an example why helmets must be worn always : ) I shot it sponteneously while shooting my daughter and son at some other corner of the pitch, and wish the feet were included and the blocking railing wasn't there.
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As promised, I came back and posted
![]() Good to see some other TKD shots, I took some last month too http://forums.steves-digicams.com/sp...ent-egypt.html and it is great fun to capture the power and pain of this sport. I'm impressed how well you did with the lower shutter speeds and not being able to get too close to the action. Personally I wouldn't even consider bouncing but use direct flash for the range you are looking at. For me number 4 is the best capture, but they all go together well to give a full picture of TKD. |
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ah, pain is nature's teacher
![]() In truth it is important for students to gain an appreciation for how to control their power (it's much likelier that lower level students will cause an injury to someone in sparring because they lack the control). But, it's equally important that students learn to strike with power and learn what it is like to be struck with power. You have to be able to 'dial up' and 'dial back' that power meter. In my opinion having some controlled sparring WITHOUT pads is a good thing. But in today's litigious society that's not a good business decision. OK, off the theory of TKD, and on to the photos: Kudos on some excellent captures here. You've got good colors and great timing. Sharpness is about as good as can be expected given lighting and equipment limitations. Very good stuff here. The axe kicks and high rounds make me dream of younger days when flexibility existed ![]() |
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@ Mark: Thank you for your kind appreciation, and also for bringing my attention on this worthy forum I have neglected for ages, by moving my post here (though I was inclined to feel offended first
![]() I shoud also say I quite enjoyed observing your pictures of TKD event. Watching that lady from Croatia, especially, must have been the very thing; such an implacable rival for others it seems! As for the use of bounce flash. It requires doing homework well, that is; taking some test shots for various spots of the place tilting the flash head while playing around the iso, etc, you know, before the event. Ah and a powerful flash range of course. .................................................. ................. @ JohnG: I appreciated the wise words coming from real practice owing to your background I remember from an earlier post of mine. Actually controlled sparring WITHOUT pads was more common when I practiced that sport twenty years ago. Ha ha, as you say; not a good decision, for today's world of simulation ; ) Thank you for letting me know about your positive opinions about my captures. Pentax 55-300 served well, indeed, considering the distance. A faster lens with larger aperture enabling one to use low iso, could have been better perhaps if I had been nearer to the event. |
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Impressive work, given the limitations of the lighting there. Impressive coverage on the part of your flash unit, too.
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Haha, yes I agree with your good comment on the boy's facial expression, now, that boy being my son actually, I wonder if a bit of exultation in the father's eyes could be as healthy : ) As for wrestling, looks like we went through similar paths as I was in the greco-roman wrestling team of my high school and had gave my mom a hard time! Cheers, Bahadir |
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bahadir, warrior, Long time no see. Fine pictures. How about the cello practice. Of course the youth has the right to try out different activities Learning a defence technique makes it easier to protect the good inside. Thanks Torgny |
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Thank you for dropping by with your kind words. I really missed the hours I spent observing each and every picture on the Landscape and Architectural Photos forums and writing sth, editing etc. as much as possible but have been caught up by the flow of life you know, ah, luckly, in which photography became a part : ) I also appreciated your words about defence technique, as much as your remembering my daughter's cello lessons. She's still having music lessons and enjoying playing a musical instrument, but she wanted to change it from cello to piano and I had to consent of course : ) .................................................. ... Enjoyed the 'Spartan' short response fitting you well my friend ![]() |
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