[namllihs]

Went up to Heanor in Derbyshire this afternoon for the opening round of this years North Midlands Cross Country League (very hilly).
Got to make sure I get the feet in the shot.!!

[Dave]

Makes me tired just looking at them Think you captured the event well

[namllihs]

Thanks Dave, I must admit I was Kn***ered walking up the hills, the runners were running 2 or 3 laps.

[danpen]

My wife's into this kind of thing and I often go along to get some shots, I reckon it's harder than it looks to get something that really captures the spirit of the event. So many shots I see (especially on sites that are aiming to sell the shots back to the competitors) are technically OK, sharp good colour etc. but totally bland like that had no empathy with the subject.

I really like these, especially 1, 2, 4 and 6 you really feel for the subjects, their expressions tell you how hard it is and how much effort they're putting in to catch or stay ahead of the others whilst battling with the terrain.

Have you photographed many of these sorts of events?

[namllihs]

Thanks Danpen, this was my first time photgraphing an athletics event.

[stepheno]

Good people/action shots although my favourite is the legs one

[danpen]

Originally Posted by namllihs

Thanks Danpen, this was my first time photgraphing an athletics event.

Now I'm even more impressed

[P-E]

They looked well focussed on their running with only the girl in black giving you eye contact........nice set

[namllihs]

Originally Posted by stepheno

Good people/action shots although my favourite is the legs one

Cheers, I was just looking for something a little different.

Originally Posted by danpen

Now I'm even more impressed

Thanks Daniel, I used to be a long distance and cross country runner so that helps in picking out a good spot etc..