Spray and Pray

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This photo was ranked amongst the "World's Best Photo of Malaysia"

I don't know of any other art form which uses such expensive equipment, for such a short period of time. The skill of the photographer can not be seen in the split second it takes to take the photo. It is less skill now, anyway, or a different skill. Thinking here of the common 'spray and pray' technique of some sports photographers, say.

LARGE
Men 100 meters Back Stroke. SUKMA is a multi-sports competition or ‘Mini Olympics’ that involves young and budding athletes. It is held every 2 years, and this year its held in Terengganu.

Gears: Nikon D50 and Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Location: SUKMA XII (2008), Batu Burok Swimming Complex, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

I've just put up a new gallery on the Leica User Group HERE

thiagopiris, Dai Chien-An, afndy73, Steve_Skelton, and 180 other people added this photo to their favorites.

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  1. Reid.J 51 months ago | reply

    stunning picture

  2. ulricha 50 months ago | reply

    sin palabras...

  3. holdmystars 50 months ago | reply

    this is absolutely amazing... i can feel the adrenaline and power right from my computer screen...

  4. N A Y E E M 49 months ago | reply

    Stunning capture....

  5. F A 6 O M `✿ 49 months ago | reply

    you are ARTIST

    ^^

  6. architer 48 months ago | reply

    wow! this is an awesome shot!!

  7. byAsec 48 months ago | reply

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called prime lens utopia, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  8. the_butterfly 46 months ago | reply

    i am very glad you're still publishing your gorgeus pics here, at least i am back to enjoying in it :) thank you

  9. Rich1078346 45 months ago | reply

    This is excellent.

  10. Benjamin Bjorn´s SoulPortraying 44 months ago | reply

    seen in FIRST QUALITY.
    flickr.com/groups/661096@N23, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  11. Benjamin Bjorn´s SoulPortraying 44 months ago | reply

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All amazing shots, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  12. minotm 44 months ago | reply

    amazing shot !!!

  13. Cha-Rizzy 38 months ago | reply

    super nice! :)

  14. Katie Herrin [deleted] 37 months ago | reply

    Amazing!

  15. MaraQuia 29 months ago | reply

    Wow, great capture. Good work, perfect timing!:)

  16. Dang Lan 24 months ago | reply

    Wonderful capture!!!

  17. Toni_V 23 months ago | reply

    stunning shot !

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