random rock climbing pics

[firstascent]

inspired by a previous post by someone else I wanted to post some more climbing photos, and hope to see more by other members!

Wats Tots @ Smith Rock, OR


closer shot of Wats Tots @ Smith Rock


Local boulder competition


another from the competition

[JohnG]

Really like that first shot. Nice context.

I like the concept of the 2nd shot very much as well. The shot is hurt by a lack of detail though.

The 2 in the rock gym not as interesting. From a subject standpoint it's just less interesting. Similar to taking a shot of a baseball player in a batting cage vs. a game. The flash burn in the first shot and the shadow in the second distract.

Again, I can appreciate the effort of the athletes so I'm not diminishing that - but it's the photographs not the athlete that are the subject. From a photography perspective I think the 1st shot is quite a bit more effective than the others. The second shot could be if it had more detail.

Keep em comming though. It's great to see other sports on the site.

[firstascent]

Thanks for your input! its always good to have other opinions/suggestions. Otherwise, how do we improve?! =)

I see what you are saying about the indoor/gym pics, that definitely makes sense.

Thanks again for the advice!