Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Five shots from the Japanese ski jump team working out on Okura, the big hill, in Sapporo, Japan in July. All shot handheld with an R7 w/80-200/4. Amazing lens. Jumper1 was shot hand held, straining over my right shoulder while riding up a lift. These guys make a loud "whooshing" noise when they're in the air. I couldn't see the actual jump. I heard the skiier, aimed, and shot. AF never would have found it's mark, I don't believe. I think "jumper1" is Masahiko Harada, the Olympic Medalist, but I'm not certain. He was one of two guys wearing purple. http://www.lightcurves.com/images/jumper1.jpg http://www.lightcurves.com/images/jumper3.jpg http://www.lightcurves.com/images/jumper4.jpg http://www.lightcurves.com/images/jumper5.jpg http://www.lightcurves.com/images/jumper6.jpg