Frederick Emch
October 2026 - Clearing the Pole Vault Bar
About the Image(s)
I enjoy going to college track and field events. This one involved several universities. There were a lot of clouds, and the light would get stronger or weaker as the clouds shifted all day. Utilizing a fast shutter speed helped freeze the action.
I handheld a Canon EOS R5 Mark 2 with an EF100-400mm lens at 105mm, ISO 320, 1/3200 sec, f5.6. Shooting in manual mode with no exposure compensation.
3 comments posted
(Group 4)
Hi Frederick, this is a wonderful sporting image and one that would do very well in a PJ exhibition. There is nothing in your image that I would change! What I see is a clear subject in the pivotal moment of the action, she is well contained within the frame, the sport is very obvious and her face tells a story about concentration and power. Such a great angle, no distractions and the colors look realistic. Well done, it's a wonderful image you should be very proud of. Posted: 10/14/2026 04:24:38
Karl Leck
Hi Frederick, Women are adding another dimension to sport now. The image is simple and clear. Seeing the athlete's face clearly helps me 'get into' the image. Very well done. Karl Posted: 10/15/2026 09:43:13
Way to go girlie! Great action shot and time freeze. Would not change a thing. Posted: 10/17/2026 11:33:43