I didn't get to do other sports like I originally thought I was going to do. However, thanks to a proper lens I rented from LensRentals.com, all I had to do was a series of mass edits in light room. I even posted one section of photos right off from the camera (Opening Ceremony).
So, right now, I'm posting everything to my LifeExposure.smugmug.com account. I did have some priorities for certain western Wisconsin area competitors, and the photos are sorted according to the time of day I shot them. So I can't say I got everyone, but I usually got entire competing groups. However, after they are uploaded, I will be going through and removing the ones that aren't in focus or don't have a promising crop that you can do when you select a photo for purchase.
In short, I will thin it out.
But what is different about my photos versus the ones of the main photographers that were there? The photographers selected by the figure skating organization hosting the competition have a primary style required by such a position. First, they will have mostly full body shots. And that will be about it. And that is what you have to do when doing photos for a competition. Those can be good photos.
I, however, wasn't there on behalf of the figure skating competition. I'm there as a freelance photographer with permission on behalf of State Games of America. A copy of all my photos at SGA events are going to SGA and Michigan State Games. So this means I could be free to try somethings out. Free to wonder the area, and get something interesting.
You will find some photos where I zoom in a lot. On of the points of interest are the feet. For figure skating athletes, you can find the feet in very interesting positions, helping them move, jump, and glide around the surface.
Attempted head shots. The expressions fascinate me. From determination, concentration, to out right enjoyment, everyone will have their own look.
Even challenging circumstances. A fall, or unseen injury, and for figure skaters... failure of your music. Like in the following photo, the music stopped playing, but you never knew it by just looking at her. Julia Iovino continued on with a fantastic skate, along with a display of fantastic sportsmanship.
So take a look! Some photos are still uploading (I really need a faster upload speed). I so far have August 2nd through 4th up. Opening Ceremony is already up. Then the 5th and 6th will be much faster. If you are looking for the ISI events, I have photos from August 3rd, South Side arena up there too.
