I was photographing something rather important and that lots of people will see. I started to get nervous and worked up over it last night. I didn't have the back up of one of the other photographers. It would be just me. On my own. Photographing something important. Oh dear.
I started to feel all nervous and a bit sick. I fear that something will go wrong and I won't be able to rectify it there and then, and quickly, or I'll take the photo and it'll be awful! It'll be out of focus and soft, or just wrong. Basically, I'll be made out to be a bit of a fraud!
Today while I was waiting for the boys to get ready, I sat and worked out my settings. I sat with the lens open so that the 'live' image was on my LCD screen. I took a few test shots. They weren't of anything in particular, just whatever my camera was in front of. I knew that the settings would differ a little out on the ice, but if I could get it there or thereabouts then I'd be good to go.
I tried a few different combinations before settling on the ISO, F stop and exposure I thought would be right. Problem was, the shutter was a bit slow, but not to worry, I'd brought and mounted my camera on a tripod and brought along my USB remote. Although the guys would have to stand near stock still when were taking the photos (they did).
Turns out, I'm pretty pleased with the final images I captured. If anything I'm a little proud of myself for taking them. I just hope everyone else likes them too!
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