Do the basic rules of composition still apply in sports photography?
Absolutely. Although sport is by its nature unpredictable, the action often occurs in definite, repeating locations. Use this to your advantage by placing yourself so the best action happens right in front of you. By reading the game you should be able to predict when and where that crucial action will occur. Think up dramatic compositions, then wait for the action to occur in the frame you’ve composed in your head. Clean, dark backgrounds help: avoid garish advertising boards as they will distract the eye from the action. Q: How do I capture movement, particularly in fast-moving sports like cycling and motor racing? A: Think of the images you can create with a variety of shutter speeds. Use slow shutter speeds for panning or blurring the background to give the impression of quick movement. This effect can be emphasised by combining a slow shutter speed (around 1/8sec at f/16) with flash as this really picks up and accentuates the colours in an image. To freeze the action you will need
