The Money Shot

Andy

I totally dig this kid's expression :lol3

Canon 5D, 24-105L on board. 580EX, bounced. Manual mode, 1/200th sec, f/4. Very tight quarters in a pre-school basement. I was about four feet away :uhoh and so was very thankful for the wide-angle performance of this lens.



If you are intersted, there are a go-jillion more in this gallery.

I hear tell of pros who say you need a 1DII N or Nikon D2X to get the money shots. Is it easier? Probably - but if you know your gear, and are good at anticipating the action, you can get the money shot with any camera.

Enjoy (Tae Kwon Do) photography,

ian408

I totally agree. It's not the arrow.

Nice shot too.

Sam

Good shot. Doen't even look like flash was used.

Here is a semi-money shot : I was able to use a much faster shutter speed since it was outside.

gluwater

So how many of the volunteers got stepped on in the jump over kicks? That looks like it was a very entertaining night.

Andy

ian408 wrote:

I totally agree. It's not the arrow.

Nice shot too.

thanks Ian

Onrey

Very cool shot(s), Andy I think your doing a fine job with your "Noob" CameraYou will make a fine pro very soon J/k

Tmosley

thats a really cool shot Andy, i really like the one from another thread where you croped his head and pasted it on the same phot, really nice,

Dave Lee

Great shot. My biggest problem with anticipating the action is I get to involved in the action and forget to push the button.

Shay Stephens

ian408 wrote:

I totally agree. It's not the arrow.

Nice shot too.

Good analogy


Andy, I love the expression on the kids face. Good job!

Cheerdad

Best Place for Money Shot Expressions
I take alot of pictures of the different squads at the cheer gym my three daughters attend. Most of the time the light is poor at best, but sometimes, at the national competitions, they have rock-concert-like light rigs which really make a difference.

It is rare that I don't get a shot with a big "facial" on someone...that's part of what they are judged on. Most times I use my little Panasonic FZ20 for my pictures. However, sometimes I get a chance to borrow a Canon 20D with a nice, bright f/2.8 lens all the way out to 200mm! Well, you can tell the difference when you look at the images.

I think I have the technique and timing, now I just need better equipment.

Here are a few of my money shots:

http://cheerdad.smugmug.com/gallery/1167102/2/54520292

http://cheerdad.smugmug.com/gallery/1169292/1/54625709

http://cheerdad.smugmug.com/gallery/929204/1/42869531

Any comments would be welcommed!

Cheerdad

Andy

Sam wrote:

Good shot. Doen't even look like flash was used.

Here is a semi-money shot : I was able to use a much faster shutter speed since it was outside.

hiya Sam! Thanks for stopping, and for looking yours is a great example, too.

SpeshulEd

the kid in the back on the far left looks like he's had a long day.