Charity Event -- Part 2

[Mike Buckley]

Part 1 displays the race. This second part displays the more creative shots I got while attending to items on the agency's shot list. The requirements are mostly documentary, so it's nice to be able to make photos that are at least minimally creative.



Photo 1: Setting up the timing equipment




Photo 2: Gathering at the fountain before the race




Photo 3: Pouring Gatorade for the runners




Photo 4: Checking out the standings after the race




Photo 5: Proudly displaying the medals

[Donald]

Part 1 is good, Mike. But these, where you have been able to apply a more creative/artistic eye, are super. I hope the organiser's see that images like this tell them (and us) as much about the event as seeing pics of people running and walking.

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks, Donald.

The organizers and their sponsors do indeed appreciate the value of the many images that are not of the race itself. The sponsors look mostly for photos of their employees and for their branding. The organizers like seeing that the totality of the photos tells the story about the entire event beginning from setup time (I began shooting at 5:00am) to everything going on for a couple hours after the races are concluded.

[Chri5]

Very nice. I especially like the first one.

[KimC]

I'm so appreciative that you posted Part 1 and Part 2 as it really displays the difference between straight documentary and documentary with a more artistic flare. I really enjoy all the images in Part 2.

[Brownbear]

Hi Mike,

These are are all wonderfully creative!

I'm especially adore #2 because it's so whimsical and fun. And #1 for making something so ordinary, extraordinary ! And #5 for the unique composition and attention on the medal..

[bnnrcn]

Hi Mike Part 1 was nice but the photos in this thread have great compositions, I like them all.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you, all!