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firstascent · Dec 31, 2008, 2:15 AM

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 · Dec 31, 2008, 10:18 AM

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 · Dec 31, 2008, 12:16 PM

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!

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Dec 31, 2008, 2:15 AM	#1
firstascent Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 154	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

Dec 31, 2008, 10:18 AM	#2
JohnG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,529	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.

Dec 31, 2008, 12:16 PM	#3
firstascent Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 154	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!