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Location
This photo was taken at the 3rd Annual 'Grapple at the Garden' at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This event features wrestlers, and MMA competitors facing off in open-level and collegiate dual-meets.Time
This was taken around 2 pm estLighting
The venue provided a lot of great lighting, so no flash was nessesaryEquipment
Canon 5D Mark III, 70-200mm ISL USMInspiration
I really enjoy grappling sports, so I was really intent on capturing a cool hold, and I just kept an eye out for the right momentEditing
Yes, I used a little HDR toning in photoshopIn my camera bag
5d Mark III, 70-200mm ISL USM, Flash, 24-105mm, 24-70 mm, extra batteriesFeedback
Keep your eye ready for the right moment, and try to anticipate the action.