Final Heat
The South East Asian Athletics Meet at the Singapore National Stadium in the early 80’s provided me with an opportunity to capture this decisive moment image.
In this day and age, you may think that I might have used the motor drive to take a series of exposures (and then chose the best picture). Actually, I had only one shot of this right moment. For such a picture, your timing really had to be right on the dot. Incidentally, this image was the Grand Prize winner of the Canon Photo Contest, 1984. The prize included a Canon new F1 with motor drive unit and two lenses with focal length from 50mm to 210mm. On top of that, I enjoyed a free stay at the Mandarin Hotel with my family.
Dear Mr. Tan:
This is amazing! I mean catching the moment without a motordrive.
Absolutely stunning picture!
I have seen Eng Loy’s list of things to do to get good pictures. If I may ask you something: What do you think is the best way to improve one’s photographic skill?
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Raymond
Dear Raymond,
Many thanks for your comment.
Besides,mastering the technical know how of your equipment, your concept has to be simple. See more,do more in order to perfect your skill. Seek advice from your mentor if any. Learn from your mistake. Apply the basic elements of art. Understand the effective use of lighting. Compose well!
Best regards,
Thanks Mr. Tan for your words of wisdom. Great advice!
I am in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I wish I could be closer to Singapore so that I could attend one of your classes. Maybe I will do that after my retirement in a few years if you still offer them.
Thanks again.
Regards
Raymond