Eye on the Prize
May, 2014Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
Spartan Race at Reveille Peak Ranch, outside of Burnet, TX.Time
9:20 AMLighting
Just bright daylight with few clouds.Equipment
Nikon D5100 with a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens, handheldh.Inspiration
The army crawl section was awesome: barbed wire over a dirt field with raised humps and troughs, and someone with a hose dumping water nonstop on the area. Lots of mud! I loved watching the different techniques used by the race participants, and just tried to get shots of them so that I could see their face. In this image everything just came together: water, mud, position and expression.Editing
Lightroom and Photoshop with Topaz Labs Clarity, with some high-pass filter sharpening to finish.In my camera bag
My Nikon D5100, Tamron lens, and a 105MM f/2.8 macro lens, SB600 Speedlite, and wireless remotes.Feedback
The long lens was absolutely crucial for this event; I wouldn't use anything less than 200mm even though I was within a few yards of the racers at some events. I think the facial expressions are the best part of something like this, so a zoom is key. Also, the racers move fast; it's important to move around to find the best angle for each shot.
