Req 5c — Freeze or Follow Action
5c.
Action shot
An action shot captures movement at the moment it matters. That could mean freezing the peak of a jump, catching the instant a ball leaves a hand, or following motion with just enough blur to show speed.
Pick the right kind of action
The best subjects are easy to predict and repeat:
- running or biking
- sports drills
- a dog catching a toy
- a Scout chopping kindling safely with supervision
- someone jumping over a puddle or log
Timing matters more than luck
Start watching before the action reaches its best point. If you wait until after you see the big moment, you are often already too late.
If your camera supports burst mode, use it. Taking several shots quickly increases the chance that one frame will capture the peak moment.
When you present this photo, explain whether you tried to stop motion cleanly or show speed through blur.