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Boxing
Spennymoor Amateur Boxing Club /
Plus Thai Boxing
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This has got to be one of the hardest sports to photograph.
Everything happens so fast and it's a case of trying to guess when
someone will throw a punch. Again if you see it in the viewfinder
you've missed it. Flash causes shadows on the fighters because of
the ropes unless you get in very tight. ie. through the ropes.
It's not until you try this that you fully appreciate how good
those classic photos are of the glove distorting the face and
sweat frozen in mid air. If you are allowed to use flash, as I
was, 400 asa film is fine though if this is not allowed (the ref
has the say) very fast film is required. 800 or even 1600 asa. The
spot lights will make shots very contrasty by casting shadows.
Black and white would probably work better here with a bit of
dodging and burning in the dark room. I found my 28 - 200 lens
very useful. The 70 - 200 is too tight for many of the shots
unless the venue allows you to gain elevation and photograph from
distance. |
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