Boston Marathon

[JustJerk]

Newbie here. Love going to sporting events. Here is my lastest. enjoy.

http://www.jerksworld.com/pics/boston1.jpg

http://www.jerksworld.com/pics/boston2.jpg

http://www.jerksworld.com/pics/boston3.jpg

[DxHatchback]

first one is way out of focus, and in the third, were you trying to shoot the runner or the sign?

[JustJerk]

first one is way out of focus, and in the third, were you trying to shoot the runner or the sign?
Photo 1 – I have the runner out of focus to put emphasis on the spectators and the Boston Marathon banner hanging from the pole. (should have crop the motorcycle out)



Photo 3 – Same thing, seeing the crowd cheer for the runners passing by.



Bad idea?

[Cadwell]

For me, the first one simply doesn't work, the runner is too isolated and the crowd too far back. The third shot is better in terms of highlighting the crowd. I like the second shot :)

[tuggnet]

I like number 2 also. I'm not sure you can get the whole motorcycle cropped out without taking a chunk of the runner :-o

I run almost every day, but I have never had the desire to run a marathon!

[mberney]

I know how difficult it is to make track and field shots look creative, thats why I like # 1. Unique prespective.