UPY 2019 Wide Angle - Third
Konstantin Killer
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UPY 2019 Wide Angle - Third
'All we need is victory!'
Konstantin Killer
It is a huge challenge to photograph the fast rugby players. Even the autofocus has a problem focusing so fast. You only have 1-2 seconds to shoot the photo, after that the situation is completely different. Above water 2 large studio flashes were placed, which should produce the sunshine effect. The studio flashes were triggered by 35 meter long light guide cables. It was a great experience for me as a photographer and the rugby team also had fun presenting themselves as models.
Judge's comment: Although the swimming pool provides controlled conditions, it is one of the hardest places to shoot stunning underwater images. This image is packed with action and precisely composed leading the eye to the focus of everyone's attention the ball. A faultless photograph.
Alex Mustard
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