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Lens: 23mm, 1/160s, f/2.8, ISO: 1250
This image was taken by my friend Ross Becker. It's a nicely graphic symmetrical image focusing on who I think is Sandi Galpin sparring with Richard Lavin under the far basket ball hoop.
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Lens: 17mm, 1/160s, f/3.5, ISO: 1600
Clint takes a fast punch from Carl van Roon.
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Lens: 23mm, 1/160s, f/3.2, ISO: 1600
I enjoy getting in close with a wide angle lens like this - trying to give you a feel for what it is like to be right in the action. Here Amanda Cleland is sparring with Stuart Maden.
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Lens: 18mm, 1/60s, f/3.2, ISO: 1600
Michael Davis spars with coach Dave Ballard. The slow shutter speed and panning to follow Michael conveys motion.
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Lens: 17mm, 1/50s, f/4.5, ISO: 1600
Holding my camera over my head I took this shot with a slow shutter speed and the camera looking downwards over the sparring action of Nikki Galpin and Phillipa Henry.