Oliver Morton
About the Image(s)
Jousting is Maryland’s state sport and last weekend I attended one of the tournaments. The youngest jouster was only five years old! After the amateurs made their jousting runs, the professionals took over. The jousters must spear three rings set at different locations along a 90 yard course… and they must travel the 90 yards in nine seconds or less. (A fast gallop.) The rings are progressively smaller, down to a hole of ¼” (about the size of the opening in a life saver).
Photographing the jousters was challenging. Getting the right shutter speed and maintaining a reasonable depth of field is only part of the problem. Since they are traveling so quickly, timing the shot is difficult. My post-processing was focused on showing the jouster’s face so that his intensity was apparent, while highlighting the ring that is about to be lanced.
Data: Canon 5D4, 100-400mm lens at 400mm; 1/800 sec; f/13; ISO 3200.
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