15 MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLES OF ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY AND EXTREME SPORTS

One of the greatest advantages of photography is its ability to combine hobbies or hobbies. Because photography is like a good friend who accompanies you wherever you go, whenever you want. If you like the mountain, it accompanies you to the mountain, if you like the sea, the sea that goes, if you like to walk around your city, then go to the bag and walk. Wherever you go, as long as you take good care of it, it goes with you anywhere, anytime, any day of the week, and that only great friends do And yes, when I say any place, I mean any place. Because luckily, and every day more, the cameras are designed to endure indelible in almost any type of situation. Some years ago it was unthinkable to do according to what things with a camera, it was unthinkable the size that they could get to acquire, or the complements that could be achieved today in order to give free rein to our artistic creativity while practicing sports more and more extreme, in increasingly remote places, always in search of that unique sensation that catches us like a drug; the adrenaline. Do not you get the idea of what you can get today by joining hobbies? I leave you some wonderful examples below, I hope they inspire you

1. FREEZING THE MOVEMENT

In extreme sports where speed is one of the essential ingredients, we usually need high shooting speeds to freeze the movement. A minimum speed of 1 / 500s is usually recommended, always depending on the speed at which the subject moves.
High shutter speeds to freeze motion

 2. THE CLOSER THE BETTER

The closer you can get to the scene, the better and more stunning photographs you can get. Remember to do it safely
The closer, the better

3. THE PRECISE MOMENT

In adventure sports, a difference of a few seconds can mean getting a great image or absolutely nothing. Try to anticipate the action and anticipate what will happen next so as not to miss the decisive or key moment of the action.
The precise moment

4. THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPOSITION

Being overwhelmed by dreamlike landscapes and superhero jumps is easy, but try not to lose sight of the composition of your images, lines , vanishing points , perspective, and above all, the center of interest .
Do not forget the importance of a good composition

5. INTEGRATE THE FUND

If this is worth it, and it helps you explain a story, don't forget to include it in some of your images. Some extreme sports and adventures are developed in unique landscapes, since they are generally difficult to access for ordinary mortals.
Integrate the fund if it is worth it

6. EXPLAIN A STORY

Try to have your images speak, transmit, explain a story to the viewer.
Explain a story

7. DIFFERENT VIEWS

Look for different and daring points of view to find more interesting images.
Look for different views

8. SHOOT IN BURST

In high-speed sports, it will be essential to configure your camera to shoot in continuous or burst mode if you don't want to miss the perfect picture.
Shoot in burst mode

9. SWEEP

Use the sweep when you want to add a sense of speed to your images.
The sweep increases the feeling of speed

10. PUT YOURSELF IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Knowing the environment of the place where the action is going to happen is essential to anticipate the action and choose a good place to take your photographs.
Get in a good place

11. FULL COLOR

Take advantage of the color contrast of some scenes like this yellow motorcycle trimmed against an intense blue background.
Color is a more compositional element

12. THE FACE OF EMOTION

Do not just portray the sport itself, look for the essence of it that is the one who practices it. His gestures, his face, his face of concern, of concetration or effort, can give you great images.
Look for the emotion on the athletes face

13. CHOOSE THE MATERIAL WELL

Do not forget to choose the material according to each type of photography.
Choose the material you need well

14. BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

Look for other images, other stories beyond the main action.
Not everything is action

15. ENJOY

Enjoy and have fun
Have fun
What do you think? Have you wanted to jump into the void? Of encumbrar some important top? From learning to do motocross stunts? Well, then it is clear that extreme sports photography is your thing I hope you enjoyed the images. If so, share them with someone else who may be interested. Thank you and see you next time

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