More shots From McCain Rally at Fairfax From Someone Different

Maybe I will have better luck with this. Hoping not to discuss the politics...just looking for comments on the images thanks.

Looks like you did a great job especially considering the somewhat harsh light.

Great lighting and sharp images. Well done.

Very nice, did you make it into the bullpen? I freelance, so I dont have a 'proper' press ID and secret service was weeding as many of us out as they could. What lens were you using? Exif shows around 260-400, so 100-400L?

I got stuck on the shadowy side, so I wasn't quite as blessed with the good light as you were. Great job man!
~Jonathan

I think the 3rd one (McCain) looks good in terms of framing... although in this sort of thing I'm guessing there isn't a lot a photograph can do to drastically improve images like these.

I've got to say they look a lot younger on tv, not saying you've done a good job of 'aging' them by the way

I think maybe the odd portrait shot (say with Palin) might have been cool...

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Great shots, especially #2. You did a great job shooting in the conditions.

wish you could see the whole McCain/Palin sign in them... but looks like you did pretty good

Nice work here. Sharp pics and soft background. Well done.

hey, it's gumby and pokey!

Thanks everyone...I'm not a journalist, so I didn't have any credentials to speak of: I just got up early and waited in line so I could get up close. I took these from about 10 rows back from the podium with my 100-400. I hope to do some of an Obama rally if he returns to the area before the election.

Thanks for the comments everyone...here's four more to fill the thread quota...

Love the poster in the last image....too bad they can't tell a bulldog from a pit bull

Tom D

txduggan wrote in post #6289573
Love the poster in the last image....too bad they can't tell a bulldog from a pit bull

Tom D

I was thinking the same thing...but creative nonetheless. I heard that a high school kid drew it and the parents took them to the event. I think no matter what your political perspective...taking your kids to a political rally is a great way to introduce them to civics and American politics.

I hope there is another Obama rally here before the election...I'd like to take photos of both camps.

Great Pics. Its nice to see pictures of them outside the "journalism" magazines and TV