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If you want to take good spans pictures, take a tip from a to. 111: key is learning to amic- Ipale spoptanequgaction and then micting quickly to record the activity on film. Nancie Battaglia. a photo- joumalist and the photo coordi- nator for the Lake Placid Olym- pic Organizing Committee. says. “you have to understand a sport or athletic contest before you can anticipate a decisive moment and then capture it with your camera. " Her advice applies to Olym- Eic class competition. a ski meet tween two high school teams. or a speed skating race held dur- ing a winter carnival. Pro offers tips on taking sports photos Sports pictures should illus tratc and highlight an event‘s ex citemcm or athlew‘s perfor mance. Stop-action photos can freeze fast-paced activity but don't al- ways show the speed involved in the sport. However, stop- aclion does show the athlete's stress. strain and form. ' The opposite of stop-action is the action photo that shows a blurred image streaking in front of a blurry backgroundr ll con- veys motion and movement, but little else. There are a few techniques a photographer can use to add life to stop-action pictures and in» crease the clarity of action Ngtgs, When a photographer moves in close to the subject and snaps a nearly head-on shot ofthe win- ter athlete. the photo records the competitor‘s facial expression. flying snow and ice. even feet off the ground. These elements clearly show the viewer the in- tense action of the sport and the reaction of the athlete C-Z â€" THE LIBERAL, Wednesday. December 5. Panning with the camera is TRl-LITE SELF STORING SELF-STORING DOOR "In my automotive racing career, I drove in many types of competitions. In racing, the cars are built just for their particular events: Indy cars for Indianapolis, Grand Pm and stock cars for their individual circuits. Specialty not versatility is the goal. Wheel Horse riding mowers and tractors, however, are an entirely different matter. Wheel Horse means versatility. With the proper attachments,The B-series compact tractors do everything you'd expect from a riding mower, plus the sturdy front engine design makes them capable of other chores such as plowing or throwing snow. They can use side or rear discharge mowers, dump carts, roller, spreaders, aerators, thatcher and sweeper, as well as a snow blade or snow thrower for snow removal. JACKIE STEWART SAYS: WHEEL HORSE, OF COURSE! THE BSERIES COMPACT TRACTORS ARE THE ANSWER FOR THE YEAR LIMITED TIME ONLY Weekend crass-country buffs and Olympics-bound skiers alike have one thing in common besides their sport: they need cushioning support for their feet Artco Aluminum Products another effective way to record sports action. In this instance. the skier. skater or hockey player is clearly visible against a blun'cd background. A pan shot spells speed and action, Feet are the body's shock- absorbers. withstanding the stress of shushing down bumpy slopes. swerving on rough ter- rain, striding and balancing on uneven surfaces. On their grueling cross~coun~ try run from Los Angeles to Lake Placid. site of the Winter Olympics, the Olympic Skia- thon team members will rely on foot care preparations and ad- vice from the Pro Comfort sports experts at Scholl. to get through the 3.300 mile trek‘ Weekend skiers everywhere can reduce foot shock. fatigue and friction. by following the Skialhon team‘s comfon tips: 0 Boot fit is essential [6 foot comfort. At the store. boots should be fined over one pair of To pan with a llO-formal or 35 mm camera, frame the subâ€" ject in the viewfinder and keep it centered there by slowly pivot- ing at the waist as the action passes. And remember. as you pivot. to gently and steadily squeeze the shutter release. The camera must be moving at the same speed as the athlete to effectively freeze the action of the subject and blur the back‘ ground. The camera must be moving Slides ' » ~ _ _ Take 'our favorite 8 ' at the same speed as the athlete Here are some addmonal photos 13 a camera dealef'ggg :0 effectively freeze the action SP0ns PhOIO tiP5 from EaS‘man 0rd r )flhcgubjcct and blur the back- Kodak Company. the official WE?” neganvcs orcnlarge‘ groun . Good foot care will ‘support’ your favprite ski activities 661 -2091 1979 Ms. Battaglia also recom~ mends you select film for the type of lighting conditions you're shooting underi She uses Ektachrome 64. 200 and Koda- chrome 64 slide films or Koda- color ll film for pictures on bright. clear days when the snow throws off a strong reflec» tion. On Overcast or cloudy days she prefers highâ€"speed Koda~ color 400 film for prints and Ko- dak Eklachrome 400 film for slides. thin. absorbent socks. The boots should fit snugly, without riding at the heel, There should be enough room across the boot for the foot to flatten under the body‘s full weight. A half inch of “breath- ing space" at the too will help prevent toe jamming as the foot slides inside the boot. When the tongue or boot liner buckles. the resulting friction can hamper your performance. Always cover sore spots with moleskin before the “pressure point" develops into a disabling pain‘ 0 Be aware of “pressure points." rub spots that can de- velop into blisterst Smooth out the boot liner to prevent creases or folds from irritating scnsitwc skin. O Skiing over “moguls” or bump-filled hills can strain the fool's shock-absorbing ability. 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If the ski boot has only a Ihin liner. 3 Therma- Cushion insole will provide needed insulating warmth. and help absorb fool shock‘ Heavy perspiration also can cause cold feetâ€"sweat evapora- tion on the skin and around the boot lowers the body tempera» ture. But an insole will channel moisture away from the fool. After skiing. remove the boot liners. air them out and dry them Massage feet that have been cooped up in rigid boots, and treat them to a warm. soothing foot bath. Whether your cross-country ski plan includes a turn around the neighborhood park or a mar~ alhon ski trek across the nation. good foot care will help keep you in Olympic form and skiing more comfonably. Ground hog Day, February 2nd. is traditionally the day when everyone who is eagerly awaiting the end of winter and the coming of spring will find out whether they have to wait another six weeks before milder weather will set in. 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