European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 26, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Down on the action in line with the net of such a shooting position is available a third method of minimizing problems with the net is to shoot from behind one team with a Long telephoto Lens such As a 300mm. Shooting Only those opposing players who ump above the lop Edge of the net to make a play. Use the fastest shutter Speed possible consistent with the needed depth  depth o planes of subject focus. Done to use an Auto focus Lens with the aul focus Active the constant refocusing As the Lens tries to focus on the net and then the subject behind it will grind the Lens gearing to powder sap your camera batteries and drive you crazy with the 1 shifting plane of focus. A a Tennis a 1 Tennis is an exciting sport that requires excellent reflexes in the photographer and a High shutter Speed Tefs top the action. In photographing a Tennis you have the advantage of a visual and audible rhythm to time your shooting by. Use a shutter Speed of l/5 0th second or higher to slow Down or Stop the motion of the Racquet and Ball. Use the rhythm a a of the action Totic your shot to catch the Racquet As Al strikes the Ball. A it a i f you a re a i Lowed to s Hoot  m t he Side of t he a .-.nct. Keep a Low visual and audio profile by keep a my  ground by minimizing body move m e n f a n d. By n o t u sing a motor Dri pc camera at this distance an 85mm or 105mm Lens is Good if you shoot from  of the players use a20 -to-3.l 0mnr Lens depending on your distance ? v from the opposing player. In addition to the of Vious action shots look for expressions after missed or successful plays. Canoeing kayaking.,. A and River rafting a a a it a a i a Quot a �?~y., it r a t shots from the Shore will probably require a Long telephoto tens in Many instances except maybe some photos with a Normal or wide Angle to show t he context of. The  Urco i a port unities Here for Scenic pattern and action shots. You Luneed to use a fast shutter Speed to. Stop the movement of people and water Wear 5. Good rough Soled hiking boots to keep from slipping Litany rocks near the  baseball baseball needs the action stopping Power of fast shutter speeds. Most of the Best shots Are taken with telephoto lenses of 200mrri or longer. And arc shot from Well outside the Diamond. If you Are permitted close to the baselines pick a a spot Between Honic and first base or Between. Third and Home. Use an 85-to 105mm Lens to a a cover the two adjacent bases and a 20qmrn telephoto on a second camera body i you have one to cover the bases across the Field. Use a motor drive if you have one. A beware keep your eyes 011 the Ball when possible shoot with both eyes open. It a soccer Rugby and football these three sports have in common a lot of action and body Contact. Stay Alert so that you done to become physically involved in the game a such a being run Over by a Herd of huge enthusiastic players. A _ a medium 180mm to Long telephoto 400mm Lens is Best for Cove ring these games i you have to o camera bodies i would suggest having both medium and Long lenses available around your neck so that Wien the distance from the action a Quot changes during a play you will still Cable to fill the Frame with the subjects. Use  shutter Speed possible for the a pert ure and. Resulting  a depth . That you want. Practice shooting. With both eyes open to help you follow the action. With a football staying on the sidelines few Yards behind the Tea with the Bull allow  to shoot. Handoffs. Passes punts blocks quarterback  an occasional Fumble. I you slay in front of y Llie action from the sideline you can better. Y a amps l Emolt Law or. A tag football player jumps to receive a pass. Shoot the runs pass plays interceptions and  soccer and Rugby have Pidre Freedom of prove mint and therefore provide More opportunities to get some Good action. But these opportunities also Challenge the skills of the photographer to the limit in following the act Ion switching lenses and cameras at the appropriate time raid in follow focusing. A a with Rugby some Iff your More interesting Pho tos May be at the traditional Post game festivities. I you shoot International soccer the Best action May be among the fans Bui leis Hope not. Tor Many of the aforementioned spoils its a Good idea. 10 Cheek with offie gals co see How. Closer. To the action you can reasonably get. If your work is Good enough you May be Able to get base or Post Public affairs offices to sponsor your Creden thais and film. But whatever your approach there a plenty of hot summer action out there to Challenge any Pologi  t Erti mom Ley of a swimmer emerges from  of a Butterfly stroke in a Belgium swim meet % May 26, 199-f sunday Page .5