Initial Shots

The following shots have been taken at a local John Nike Leisure Sport complex using a Nikon SLR D5000.

Issues with first shots:

The first example shots are taken using the standard auto setting. Whilst this will, most of the time produce a reasonably clear image in most environments and lighting situations, the shutter speed is too slow for this type of photography. Photo 1 shows the result of a slow shutter speed. Whilst there are other iss

ues with this photo, the shutter speed is the reason why the subject matter is blurred.

Almost all of the shots I will be taking involve high speed subjects. This is simply due to the nature of the sport of snowbaording.

After reviewing the first few images I could see this would be a problem.

To try and resolve this problem I tried using the manual settings, enabling me full control of the shutter speed. The result of increasing the shutter speed is shown below in the next image.

Other problems with the first shots are generally to do with the lighting conditions. Another setting which can be controlled with this model of camera is the aperture setting. The result of this control can be seen in image 3. This is a much clearer image, though still far from perfect.