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Event Photography

Challenge #18 in the Prime Subjects of Photography series. Hosted by Mark S Abeln.

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Submit a photograph of an event, a number of people gathered together in one place: a party, convention, concert, or meeting.

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Announced:

Thursday, 1st September, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 8th September, 2011 – Wednesday, 14th September, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 15th September, 2011 – Wednesday, 21st September, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Minimal post processing. This is mainly an exercise in straight photography.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Here are hints, not rules. Consider bringing two cameras; one with a wide-angle lens and another with a very fast telephoto.
Take only gear you can comfortably carry.
Check on the event venue to see if flash is allowed. Avoid using the camera's own flash, due to low quality of light. Consider bounce lighting or diffuser.
Be simultaneously bold yet invisible. Avoid being a distraction, yet place yourself strategically.
A fast lens both will allow you to freeze motion better, as well as isolate your subject from the background. Autofocus helps.
Shoot RAW for flexibility.
You may want to arrive early to scout out the venue.
This is a difficult subject: you have little control over your subject, and little time to compose your shots. Take lots of photos.
Take photos that illustrate the purpose and mood of the event.
Be friendly and cooperative.
Work quickly.
Note: Wedding Photography will be featured as a future challenge in this series.

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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by morgan1

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Tango World Championship - Buenos Aires

Camera:	Pentax K-5
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Submitted:	Tuesday, 13th September, 2011 01:24 (GMT)
Taken:	Wednesday, 24th August, 2011
Focal length:	68 mm
Shutter speed:	1/100 sec
Aperture:	F4.5
ISO:	1600
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