Spartan start
One of the group starts in the Spartan Race that has just taken place in Munich. Quite a challenge, with over 5000 entrants covering more than 5km of hills and ...
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One of the group starts in the Spartan Race that has just taken place in Munich. Quite a challenge, with over 5000 entrants covering more than 5km of hills and obstacles.
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Apr, 2018Views
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People's Choice in Winning is the aim Photo Challenge
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Location
The event was held in the grounds of the Olympic stadium in Munich, Germany (and the surrounding hills!).Time
Mid-morning. There were many different group starts throughout the morning.Lighting
An excellent Spring day and so very good light.Equipment
Canon EOS 70D with 18-55mm lens - hand-held.Inspiration
The event itself. I went along especially to take some photos. It was most interesting to see all the different obstacles and how well the competitors managed them. It was also quite amazing to see the number and range of different people that were competing.Editing
Very minor adjustment and cropping.In my camera bag
This Canon 70D with 18-55mm and 75-300mm lenses.Feedback
Firstly, watch out for interesting events that are nearby and then make the effort of going along to see what good photo opportunities there might be. Secondly, in terms of this particular image, try to make sure that you position yourself to get an excellent angle/perspective of the subject. In this case I was pleased to get what looks like a head-on shot from the middle of the track (just before getting run down by hundreds of competitors!). Despite the large crowds, I had managed to get a prime position for taking photos on a slight bend in the track shortly after the start. Then leaning across the fencing panels achieved this view, as though I was about to be right in the centre of the action.
