http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2454023062_e00802af6d.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/danielneeman/2454023062/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2381145417_63e96a03b1.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/danielneeman/2381145417/)

i'd like to here how non-skateboarders think i could improve my skateboarding shots, not so much timing but showing the trick the skateboarder is doing while still creating an eye-pleasing composition.

any criticism is extremely appreciated! thank you :)

oops, sorry double post (not sure how to delete post)

I was told by a old guy. Nothing improves your pictures like getting close. He said if you feel like your in it with them then you are close enough.

Panning at lower shutter speeds to show blur around the subject is a powerful shot as well.

Hope this helps

Jim

id say im not ignorant to the sport.


but def get alot closer on the second one. getting low... if you know the person doing tricks plan ahead to where they will do it and get on the ramp looking up, along the copeing as they slide towards you etc.

so close range lens shots that show more action, or seem more dramatic? i've seen people pan with a skateboarder before, i've never really tried it though, seems risky with film, i hate wasting to many shots :X

Film on skateboarders without a script and rehearsal and a run through is monetary suicide brother. Get a cheap digital to try out your compositions and to practice your panning. The panning motion will be the same regardless of camera your using.

Jim

thank you for the advice guys :)