Shooting Skeet Shooting
Aug 15, 2021 13:41:58 #
Tigger1
Loc: Surrey, BC Canada
Architect1776 wrote:
Stand down range under the clays and photograph towards the shooters to get their faces as they shoot.
Much more exciting.
Much more exciting.
Ever done what you are suggesting? Would be most interested in your technique; camera position (distance) relative to the shooter, camera with exactly what type of lens used along with how you controlled the camera, i.e. shutter release and focus control. Did you use any form of lens/camera protection against stray shot pellets hitting your equipment?
Aug 15, 2021 13:48:31 #
Tigger1 wrote:
You are correct Dennis, two different starting points with two totally different but fixed flight paths. What I did not say, I apologize, was that I used two video cameras, each on fixed mounts, one at each "tower" pre-focused on the flight path for the particular flight path the camera was to track. Sorry for my oversight in not explaining my complete video technique. Regards, Garth
Please, no apology necessary at all. I think I am realizing we both may have been talking apples and oranges. Correct me if I am mistaken. It seems you were talking about a video camera mounted on the towers. I was talking about using a digital camera shooting from behind the shooter toward the moving clay target.
If I missed your point then it is me who is happy to apologize. We are good.
Dennis
Aug 15, 2021 13:50:22 #
He actually shoots multiple disciplines, Skeet, Trap, sporting clays, whiz bang, and International Skeet. So I do get many chances for different angles. But they don't let me get very close (safety blah blah)
Aug 15, 2021 13:54:09 #
Well it certainly sounds like an interesting challenge! Lots of great suggestions above for types of shots and the elements to include.
My suggestion is it seems like a low % result so use continuous mode and shoot a lot. You might want to use manual exposure mode, and manual focus, and pre set everything. Take more than one sequence for a given scene idea. Chimp between sequences. Adjust accordingly.
When reviewing on the computer throw out all but the very best.
And consider taking video as well!
If trophy’s are awarded don’t miss that moment! Please post some of your results here! And let us know what you learned!
My suggestion is it seems like a low % result so use continuous mode and shoot a lot. You might want to use manual exposure mode, and manual focus, and pre set everything. Take more than one sequence for a given scene idea. Chimp between sequences. Adjust accordingly.
When reviewing on the computer throw out all but the very best.
And consider taking video as well!
If trophy’s are awarded don’t miss that moment! Please post some of your results here! And let us know what you learned!
Aug 15, 2021 13:57:36 #
Since he shots a break action you can try to catch the shell ejection or the moment he fires etc.
WJH
WJH
Aug 15, 2021 13:58:04 #
"...any tips or ideas to make this more enjoyable..." Yes! Please be certain that both you and your son wear ear protection!
World Sporting champion Stuart Clarke has thrown his weight behind the #Saveyourhearing campaign.
https://www.clay-shooting.com/news/stuart-clarke-backs-hearing-damage-campaign/
That said the data used in this article came from this peer reviewed medical journal.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5634813/
I tutor a nursing student and her institution requires that nursing professional rely only on peer reviewed medical journals. There is a myriad myths and false information on issues relating to health & wellness. Mostly by those with hidden agendas or those who are in denial. As a mom I would be VERY concerned about recreational skeet shooting on long term hearing loss. It is sadly real, not a myth.
Also as musician I cherish my hearing... And yes I shoot at the NRA range in Fairfax VA wearing the best set of muffs available on the market.
Please do not ignore this plea to save your son's precious hearing (as well as yours)...
Once gone you will discover that the loss is irreversible.
Wishing you and your son all the best moving forward TommiRulz...
Please stay safe.
World Sporting champion Stuart Clarke has thrown his weight behind the #Saveyourhearing campaign.
https://www.clay-shooting.com/news/stuart-clarke-backs-hearing-damage-campaign/
That said the data used in this article came from this peer reviewed medical journal.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5634813/
I tutor a nursing student and her institution requires that nursing professional rely only on peer reviewed medical journals. There is a myriad myths and false information on issues relating to health & wellness. Mostly by those with hidden agendas or those who are in denial. As a mom I would be VERY concerned about recreational skeet shooting on long term hearing loss. It is sadly real, not a myth.
Also as musician I cherish my hearing... And yes I shoot at the NRA range in Fairfax VA wearing the best set of muffs available on the market.
Please do not ignore this plea to save your son's precious hearing (as well as yours)...
Once gone you will discover that the loss is irreversible.
Wishing you and your son all the best moving forward TommiRulz...
Please stay safe.
Aug 15, 2021 13:59:36 #
williejoha wrote:
Since he shots a break action you can try to catch the shell ejection or the moment he fires etc.
WJH
WJH
He should be able to get both since the shell would be manually ejected AFTER the clay target is hit and breaks.
Dennis
Aug 15, 2021 14:13:45 #
TommiRulz wrote:
I can only take this photo so many times!!
Nice shot, good form
Aug 15, 2021 14:36:30 #
Tigger1
Loc: Surrey, BC Canada
dennis2146 wrote:
Please, no apology necessary at all. I think I am realizing we both may have been talking apples and oranges. Correct me if I am mistaken. It seems you were talking about a video camera mounted on the towers. I was talking about using a digital camera shooting from behind the shooter toward the moving clay target.
If I missed your point then it is me who is happy to apologize. We are good.
Dennis
If I missed your point then it is me who is happy to apologize. We are good.
Dennis
Agreed! We are good. Garth
Aug 15, 2021 14:40:18 #
Thomas902 wrote:
"...any tips or ideas to make this more enjoy... (show quote)
We all wear those custom made ear plugs that twist into our ears. They seem to work very well, hopefully that is good, thanks
Aug 16, 2021 06:53:43 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
TommiRulz wrote:
I can only take this photo so many times!!
Get to the side of the shooter and lay on the ground so that there will only be sky behind the shooter.
Get a ladder, and get behind the shooter, first shot, take it back so that it will include only the top of his body and the clay pigeon exploding, second shot, directly behind and above the shooter, this time use a wide angle lens.
IF YOU DARE, get a drone and follow behind the clay pigeon so that the drone's camera is facing the shooter, as he shoots, open up with all you've got on the drone, cause it will be the last images you take with it. but it should provide an excellent prospective. Last advice, buy a cheap drone.
Aug 16, 2021 07:10:44 #
You and the other shooter stand face to face. Now, you have two things to worry about.
Aug 16, 2021 07:34:13 #
Aug 16, 2021 07:34:32 #
Aug 16, 2021 07:39:22 #
"...Get to the side of the shooter" This is so TOTALLY WRONG!
Only one person is allowed on the shooting line at a range. At the NRA range in the NRA headquarters in Fairfax VA only a single shooter is allow on the firing line. If there is another shooter sharing that position they must remain well behind the current active shooter. There is a demarcation line that separates the firing line, any other person MUST remain behind the aforementioned
A NRA Range Safety Officer will immediately Order a "Cold" Range if this rule is violated until the firing line is in compliance. When there is a "Cold" range ALL Shooters must check to ensure firearms are unloaded, actions open and firearms laid down on the shooting bench. No one is permitted to handle firearms or stand at the firing line while there is a "Cold" range.
TommiRulz please ignore inappropriate information posted by those who are naive about firearm safety.
Please Stay Safe... Thanks!
Only one person is allowed on the shooting line at a range. At the NRA range in the NRA headquarters in Fairfax VA only a single shooter is allow on the firing line. If there is another shooter sharing that position they must remain well behind the current active shooter. There is a demarcation line that separates the firing line, any other person MUST remain behind the aforementioned
A NRA Range Safety Officer will immediately Order a "Cold" Range if this rule is violated until the firing line is in compliance. When there is a "Cold" range ALL Shooters must check to ensure firearms are unloaded, actions open and firearms laid down on the shooting bench. No one is permitted to handle firearms or stand at the firing line while there is a "Cold" range.
TommiRulz please ignore inappropriate information posted by those who are naive about firearm safety.
Please Stay Safe... Thanks!
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