Some Olympic Ski Jumping shots

[Johnny9s]

Was out at the ski jumping prelims on Friday. Here are a few shots that I was able to get. Just there as a spectator and had lens envy of all the pros at the event.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4354801462_fe09a2aefa_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4354801246_b0b612e25b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4354800970_ddf97a4a32_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4354800776_342cf6686b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4354800578_a619edd0e1_o.jpg

Will hopefully get through more of the photos and post later.

John

[Haribo]

Great shots! Looking forward to seeing more Olympics action in here :)

[Biffbradford]

So those are with the 40D and 400mm f5.6? What's the rules for cameras there? I imagine that hill access is impossible by the way it looks on TV.

[clarence]

Love that last one

So those are with the 40D and 400mm f5.6?

From EXIF, looks like 400 w/1.4x TC (560mm)

[Johnny9s]

Thanks for the comments. The rules on cameras seemed to be that there weren't any rules. I was just in the regular spectator area and there were people in there with some pretty big lenses. These were shot with my new 7D and the 400 with 1.4 tc. It was hard to get sharp shots as I had no autofocus with that setup.

[Biffbradford]

What works for me when I run two teleconverters together on my 200 and 40D is use a single focus point, but not the center one. The autofocus drags a bit, but still works!

Nice job, keep 'em coming.

[Poco Red]

You did well! I went to get some shots around Vancouver today and the Caldron is behind wire fencing and you can't get closer than 100', then went and had some awesome beer and brats at the Bavarian House, then went to check out the Live Downtown site and after we got in line someone with documentation around their neck came directly over to us and suggested we may not get in as my lens was too big! I asked what the criteria was and she said it was over 6 inches! I had taken the dreaded Canon 70 - 200 F2.8! At least we did not have to wait the 1 hour to get in! All this for a venue just to see Canada and Manitoba Houses and food, not even any events! Think the rest of my Olympics will be spent enjoyed on a large screen TV!

Your shots are awesome!

[Wsman2]

Very nice, just got watching today's footage on TV.

[MikeFairbanks]

I like number one best. Really cool with the olympic rings down there.

[aviator.4.life]

Nice, I was hoping to see some olympic shots on here.

[windpig]

very nice. 4 is a standout for me.

[KayakPhotos]

Was out at the ski jumping prelims on Friday. Here are a few shots that I was able to get. Just there as a spectator and had lens envy of all the pros at the event.







http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4354800776_342cf6686b_o.jpg



Will hopefully get through more of the photos and post later.

John

Nice work. This shot is epic!

[Johnny9s]

Thanks for all the comments. Was at the medal ceremony tonight and have biathalon and luge tomorrow. i will post some more shots tomorrow evening.

John

[mizouse]

wish i could be there.

but sweet shots

[profec291]

Great shots!

[cwood]

I was at the inaugural event on the hill in 2008. It was cool to be there with only 100-200 spectators. I can't imagine what it is like now.

http://christopherwood.smugmug.com/photos/788147297_Pw7qn-L.jpg

http://christopherwood.smugmug.com/photos/788147922_BuZ6C-L.jpg

[whiteflyer]

Very nice, the last for me in the OP, but personally I'd have a portrait orientation crop.

[myoungok]

Nice shots.... Keep up the good work..

[Onyxdragun]

Hey I was there on Friday too! Granted in the stands and had a point and shoot with me!

Awesome shots though!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/4352691094_8653a71058_o_d.jpg

That's what my viewing angle was like - Used a Lumix DMC-FZ7 with 12x optical - not bad for being 435mm or so from so far away!