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By Sarah L. Greenhalgh
Special to the Times Newspapers
Virginia’s steeplechase courses are an excellent place for amateur and professional photographers to hone their skills. All you need is a good lens, the right film and a little bit of luck.
Here are a few tips to make the most of your trip to the races.
Because the courses are so spectator-friendly, positioning is key. If you find you spend too much time enlarging your images, than you are probably shooting from too far away. You need to move closer to your subject or get a longer lens.
Many of the courses place their timber and hurdle fences right next to the rails; this is ideal for photographers. If you are buying a rail spot, ask the salesperson to give you a parking place near one of the fences, especially one of the final ones.
lb get good crisp stop-action photos of horses hurdling over fences at speed you will need the right settings. For digital users set your camera for a higher ASA if cloudy, such as 800, or 400 if sunny. If you are like me and still love film or transparencies, go with the Fuji brand at the same ASA as the colors are more natural.
Don’t forget to put in fresh batteries and bring extras; race day can be a long day. And do not forget to bring a couple of plastic
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