It Takes Two

Documentary photography requires patience, sharp reflexes, auto-focus, and most often a series of shutter clicks to convey the complete story. While I'm shooting, there's often a period of wait... when I study the dynamics between individuals; connect those observations with the influence of the environment; and attempt to anticipate the composition of impending action. It thrills me, requires every ounce of brain power I can muster, and often frustrates me.

It took two boys to complete this jump. One wouldn't go without the other. Best friends. They plotted their approach, anxiously pacing the top of the deck like baby birds on the edge of a nest. Then, with little warning, courage escalated for one, and off went the other... click... click.

Sometimes, a sequence of images (like stills from a film) form the ideal visual narrative. Let's start this week with some action.

Comments

[Marcie]

I sometimes with I'd post sequential images..ones that do tell the whole story. The image that would follow this - would have my dog jumping into the foggy pond..believing she could play with the powerful swan. Unfortunately - it's only one image at a time:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1137

[melissa]

Great pair of action shots!

[georgia]

love these.
very nostalgic.
these make me miss being a kid.

although i did not set out to take action shots, i got lucky this last saturday morn. i just intended to get a picture of my favorite bird as he sang to my husband and me from the tree behind our house. then, just as i went to take a second pic of him with his head turned {so that the he would be more distinctly visible as a cardinal}, he took off and i got this great action shot!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/4507580797/

[kristin]

oh how i love that freedom of that second shot!

this is an oldie of mine.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2864445514/

[Denise]

Not exactly an ACTION shot...But it's a sequence. =]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deniselivingston/4497416416/

[carla]

one of my favorite action shots in one photo.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7497846@N06/4515291926/

[Bostongaljm]

I caught her giggling and running by me in a flash... I love her exuberance!

http://bostongirlontheverge.blogspot.com/2010/04/action.html

[JoLyn]

My son is into free running...so we attempted some shots of him in action! http://www.ayearofhappy.com/2010/03/running-free.html

[Puna]

Oh I love this! The action shots of kids are my very favorite.