This section will address some of the photographic situations you may face in your travels and my suggestions on how best to deal with them.

"SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS"

One of the best ways to re-live the excitement of a sporting event is through pictures. Good sports photos can make us feel like we're experiencing the action all over again. With the right camera equipment, and some helpful photo tips/reminders below, we all can bring home some dramatic, and rewarding, sports photographs.

• Get as close to the action as possible. (Either physically or with the use of a telephoto lens. Recommended lens focal length: at least 200mm and as high as 400mm.)
• Include faces of the participants in the photos to make them more interesting.
• Look for dramatic photos on the sidelines. An observant photographer will find just as much drama off the playing field as there is on it.
• Pick your shooting location wisely. A good angle can make all the difference.
• Choose a camera that allows you to manually select a fast shutter speed so you can stop and capture the fastest action.
• Knowledge of the game will help you to anticipate when and where the best game action will occur.
• Try to predict the action so you can time the shutter button release. If you wait until you see the action through the viewfinder, you'll most likely be too late.