Capture the Moment - A Practical Guide to taking Photos at London 2012

Description

A practical guide to taking gold-medal photos at London 2012

This accessible, full colour guide helps any digital photographer hone his or her skills in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Award winning photographer Andy Hooper explains the key techniques of sports photography, from composition basics, light and exposure to technical camera set-up, creativity and anticipation. Over 100 colour images of recent Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major sporting events illustrate his expert tips, and show how to improve shots of sporting action, trackside drama and the emotions of the day. All types of situation are covered in handy boxes, sidebars and easy-to-follow narrative text, ranging from fast moving sports such as sprint athletics to capturing your child's first football goal or dealing with low light conditions.

 

Whether you want to photograph indoor or outdoor events, the city dressed for celebration or the excitement of the crowd, Capture the Moment will help you achieve even better digital results.

 

Read on for expert tips on how to:

 

* Take better pictures with any kind of digital camera, from camera phone through point-and-shoot to DSLR

* Get the best angle at the venues in and around London as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Torch Relays and other festivities of London 2012

* Freeze the action at the decisive moment, whether it's the hundred metre sprint at the Olympic Stadium or the mountain biking at Hadleigh Farm

* Learn how to capture the energy and emotion in the athletes, players and crowd around you

* Evaluate various equipment options from telephoto lenses to wide angle

* Troubleshooting: indoor lighting, bad weather, freezing action, flash limitations

* Share your photos quickly and easily, including legal advice on dos and don'ts on the Web