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Race to the Finish

© Susan L. Vasquez

Race to the Finish

Uploaded: July 22, 2005 20:54:32

Description

Amber taking the lead at practice.

Exposure time 1/250 s
F-number 4.5
Exposure program Manual
Focal length 62 mm


Comments

Terrill Province July 23, 2005

OMG! This is so good you could work for Sports Illustrated!!! So...how much time do you spend at the pool? I'm so happy you've found a way to be productive while you wait. #282804

Susan L. Vasquez July 23, 2005

I spend lots of time at the pool. Amber swam on the summer team this year, just finished her season. She'll be joining the year around team now. Thanks so much Terrill! #1628393

Lesley Brown July 23, 2005

nice shot!! #1629619

Tony Gough July 24, 2005

Nice action pic Susan, keep up the good work. #1631000

Susan L. Vasquez July 24, 2005

Thanks so much Lesley & Tony :)
My daughter's swim team just won their championship meet! Amber did awesome, placing 3rd on the IM, 4th on the butterfly, 5th on the medley relay, and 1st on the freestyle relay! #1631242

Nobu Nagase July 24, 2005

Photo finish???
I like this one, too.
Great shot!!! #1632263

Susan L. Vasquez July 24, 2005

Thank you Nobi! #1633348

Jay Soldner July 25, 2005

Susan, your swimming photos are nice, I really like this one. So you're pleased with the new dslr I take it??

I am assuming these swim shots are at an outdoor pool in the early morning or evening - The soft and low light is so pleasing.

Nice work.
J #1637891

Susan L. Vasquez July 25, 2005

Thanks Jay :) Yes I am LOVING my new camera, what a difference it is making so quickly! You are correct in your assumption as well, Amber's practices took place early in the morning. She's all finished for the summer, so now we are looking to put her on the year around team here.
Their team won their championship meet. Amber was awesome! She placed 3rd on the IM (missed 1st by only 1 sec!), 4th on butterfly, 5th on the medley relay, and 1st on the freestyle relay. It is an incredible accomplishment for her since she has only been swimming for less than a year! We are so proud of her!! #1638584

Amanda Price July 25, 2005

This is great! Wonderful colour and super lighting! Super action shot!

Thanks for your comment on Solitaire2! I was in the process of uploading several options to see what they would look like on BP and I decided I liked another one better, so the one you commented on is no more! But I appreciate your immediate feedback. haha! #1638688

Susan L. Vasquez July 26, 2005

Thanks Amanda...I'll go take a peek at the shots you kept now :) #1640817

Christopher A. Vedros July 26, 2005

Susan, looks like you've definitely gotten a grip on the swimming photos. This is a really great shot.

Chris #1640909

Susan L. Vasquez July 26, 2005

Thanks again Chris, this has become my favorite shot of Amber in the water. #1640975

Daniel Diaz July 31, 2005

This is one of the best swimming shots I've ever seen!! Amazing shot Susan!! #1659153

Kerby Pfrangle July 31, 2005

Susan

Wonderful swimming image.

Lots of action and super job.

Kerby #1659156

Susan L. Vasquez July 31, 2005

Thank you Daniel and Kerby :) #1659450

anonymous August 02, 2005

Susan, thanks for all your nice comments on my photos. I thought I would come in and check yours out too! Wow this is a stunning image. Love the saturated colours. #1668935

Jay Patel August 03, 2005

The position of the swimmer form a diagnoal line and their placement of the center makes for an excellent composition. The exposure is right on and the focus on Amber is perfect. Overall an excellent shot. #1670393

Susan L. Vasquez August 03, 2005

Thanks so much Natalie and Jay. It is so hard to try and keep up with everyone here but I try! #1672203

Rachel Scott-Renouf August 04, 2005

Excellent photo Susan! #1677610

Susan L. Vasquez August 04, 2005

Thank you Rachel! #1678627

Kirsi Bertolini August 07, 2005

Color and emotions and action and composition are so so great on this one Susan! I like that blue on the water! #1688196

Susan L. Vasquez August 07, 2005

Thanks so much Kirsi! #1689682

Sandy Landon level-classic August 20, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful image!!! #1739979

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 20, 2005

Congratulations!!! Susan! #1740099

Jill Flynn August 20, 2005

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Susan! #1740407

Anita Taylor August 20, 2005

Awesome capture, Susan! Congrats on making finalist! #1741100

Terrill Province August 20, 2005

Hooray!!! Hey, you're pretty good with that new camera, huh???

Congratulations, Susan! #1741108

Olivia Navarro August 20, 2005

Yaaaay Susan!!!!!! I'm so glad that one of the shots in this series earned a badge!!! They were all totally awesome!!! Congratulations! #1741711

Melissa L. Zavadil August 20, 2005

Incredible stop action shot here!! Great capture!! Congrats on the finalist!! #1741895

Nobu Nagase August 20, 2005

Way to go, Susan!!!
Congratulations on your finalist for this great capture!!! #1742171

Nobu Nagase August 20, 2005

Way to go, Susan!!!
Congratulations on your finalist for this great capture!!! #1742179

Kara L. Hendricks August 20, 2005

Congrats to you!!! Best of luck with this awesome shot!! #1742455

Kerby Pfrangle August 20, 2005

Susan congrats on your finalist best of luck in the next round.

Kerby #1742766

Susan L. Vasquez August 20, 2005

Thanks so much all my friends! Good luck to everyone in the next round! #1743009

Rachel Scott-Renouf August 21, 2005

Congratulations Susan! love this pic #1744376

Jim Kinnunen level-classic August 21, 2005

What a super action capture, Susan...Congratulations!!!!! #1746008

Susan L. Vasquez August 21, 2005

Thank you Rachel & Jim :) #1746039

Cathy Barrows August 21, 2005

Congrats on your finalist...this is awesome #1746541

Susan L. Vasquez August 21, 2005

Thanks Cathy :) #1746680

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 21, 2005

YIPPEEE SKIPPY for your Susan...CONGRATS on this wonderful FINALIST!!! GOOD LUCK:):) #1747332

Susan L. Vasquez August 21, 2005

Thanks so much Alisha! #1747824

Janet L. Skinner August 21, 2005

This is excellent, Susan!!! Congrats and good luck going on!! #1747856

Susan L. Vasquez August 21, 2005

Thank you Janet. #1747955

Damian P. Gadal August 22, 2005

Great catch - Congrats! #1751176

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 22, 2005

YIPPEEE SKIPPY for you my friend!!! CONGRATS on your SECOND PLACE WIN!!! HOORRAYYY for you!!!:):) #1754074

Jenny Bosmans August 23, 2005

Wongratulations on your beautiful win, Susan!!! #1754346

Kerby Pfrangle August 23, 2005

Susan congratulions on your second place win.

Super job.

Kerby
#1754454

Ronald Balthazor August 23, 2005

Congratulations, Susan. Excellent capture. #1754786

Daniel Diaz August 23, 2005

Way to go Susan, Congrats!!!!!!! I still stand by my original post! #1754915

Olivia Navarro August 23, 2005

Oh my gosh, Susan, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! YAAAAAY!!!!! #1755503

Marie Fields August 23, 2005

Congratulations, Susan! Terrific WIN!!! #1755601

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 23, 2005

Congratulations, Susan, on this big win!!! #1755679

Jim Kinnunen level-classic August 23, 2005

Congratulations on this great win, Susan!!!:-) #1755742

Margot Petrowski August 23, 2005

CONGRATS, Susan!!!! Love it!! #1756219

Jay Patel August 23, 2005

Congratulation Susan!! #1756433

Susan L. Vasquez August 23, 2005

Oh my gosh! What a happy surprise! Thanks so much everyone! #1756468

Christopher A. Vedros August 23, 2005

Congratulations Susan!

Persistance pays off!

Chris #1756551

Jill Flynn August 23, 2005

Congratulations on your Second Place Win Susan. Way to go! #1756564

Nobu Nagase August 23, 2005

WAY TO GO, SUSAN!!!
Many congratulations on your great win!!! #1756565

Pamela K August 23, 2005

Great action capture!! Congratulations!

Pam #1756569

Sharon Day August 23, 2005

Fantastic image, Susan!!! Big congratulations!!! #1757170

Jill Odice level-classic August 23, 2005

Congrats to you Susan!!!:-) #1757311

Terrill Province August 23, 2005

Ah ha! See, I knew it FIRST!!! What a spectacular image ~ you are so deserving of this award. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

(ring) (ring) "Sports illustrated calling . . ." #1757433

Kay Beausoleil August 23, 2005

An exciting capture -- congratulations on your big win, Susan! #1757745

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 23, 2005

Congratulations Susan, it looks like both you and Amber are winners with this exceptional image! #1757842

Barbara Helgason August 23, 2005

Congratulations Susan, this is beautiful, Amber must be thrilled as well. I'll bet all her team mates are going to ask you to photograph them as well now! #1757893

anonymous August 23, 2005

Congrats Darls!!! I knew this was a winner!!! How exciting. #1758005

Susan L. Vasquez August 23, 2005

Wow it is so exciting, I still can't believe it! Thanks so much to all of you, I really appreciate it all! #1758703

Nicole Kessel August 23, 2005

A well deserved win, Susan! Congrats! #1758738

Colette M. Metcalf August 24, 2005

Congratulations Susan!! #1759142

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. August 24, 2005

Sorry I'm so late, but congratulations on your winner, great shot, well-deserved! #1760727

Susan L. Vasquez August 24, 2005

Thanks Nicole, Colette, and Marvin! #1760909

Joy Rector August 24, 2005

Congrats on your win #1761382

Susan L. Vasquez August 24, 2005

Thank you Joy :) #1761567

Jay Soldner August 24, 2005

Great job Susan, congrats on a well deserved win. #1761569

Susan L. Vasquez August 24, 2005

Jay! Thanks, where have you been?
I'm going to email you this second ;) #1761576

Cathy Barrows August 24, 2005

Congrats on your win...it just had to be cause it is fabulous...this is going on her wall poster size I hope #1762613

Susana Ms Heide August 24, 2005

Many congrats to you Susan for your win with this great image!! And congrats to your daughter who is obviously accomplishing a lot in a short time!! WTG to both of you! #1762949

Susan L. Vasquez August 24, 2005

Thanks so much Cathy and Susana :)
#1763395

Serena Pierce level-classic August 25, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful image and win!! #1765551

KHAWLA Haddad August 25, 2005

Congratulations Susan!! #1767560

Susan L. Vasquez August 25, 2005

Thank you Serena and Khawla! #1767648

bob cornelison August 26, 2005

Sorry I'm so late but congratulations on this win! This is really excellent!
~:O) #1770343

Susan L. Vasquez August 26, 2005

No problem Bob! So glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks! #1772078

robert burks September 01, 2005

...great capture Susan...excellent colors and composition...and its my favorite stroke, butterfly! congratulations...well done! #1794411

Susan L. Vasquez September 01, 2005

Thank you so much Robert! #1794988

Claudette Foote September 02, 2005

Congratulations!!! Susan! so so glad to see that you won... you deserved it so much... it is a wonderful, colorful,excellent image.. wow!
RIGHT ON Susan!
BRAVO! #1796487

Adrianna Province September 12, 2005

A HUGE congratulations Susan!! This is amazing!! Congrats again! You deserved it!!! #1829877

Susan L. Vasquez September 13, 2005

Thanks Claudette and Adrianna :) #1832225

David Birken September 20, 2005

Great shot Susan! I've been shooting my daughter swimming all summer and didn't even think of trying that angle!
:) Great job!
#1861493

Susan L. Vasquez September 21, 2005

Thanks David! #1863291

Terrill Province September 21, 2005

Hi Susan,
I just clicked over to the BP home page and this image was the FEATURE!

So COOL! #1865197

Lewis P. Church October 14, 2005

I love these swimming shots! Well done. #1953648

Lewis P. Church October 14, 2005

I love these swimming shots! Well done. #1953649

Susan L. Vasquez October 14, 2005

Thanks so much Paul. #1953676

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic October 16, 2005

Congratulations on this well deserved win Susan!!!
Terrific capture!!! #1958213

Susan L. Vasquez October 16, 2005

Thanks again Adilson :) #1958946

Bill Houghton October 23, 2005

Great action shot Susan. Great job. #1986708

Susan L. Vasquez October 23, 2005

Thanks Bill :) #1987992

Laura Sejud November 01, 2005

Thanks for commenting on my Varenna, Italy shot- it encouraged me to come see your wonderful gallery and this amazing action shot!! #2025116

Susan L. Vasquez November 02, 2005

You are so welcome Laura and thanks! #2029160

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2005

Congratulations on this award winning image. The colors are so vibrant. Being on the swim team when I was young, this brings back memories. Great timing! #2088329

Susan L. Vasquez November 17, 2005

Thanks again Donna ;) #2089303

john dunne January 02, 2006

stunning stunning stunning picture. I wish I took one as good as that. #2244482

Susan L. Vasquez January 02, 2006

bless you JOHN! But you have taken many pictures that are much better than this :)
Thank you so much! #2244681

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 17, 2007

Fantastic photo! Love the action, color, lighting, clarity!!! #3832608

Jim Kinnunen level-classic November 30, 2008

Terrific action photo, Susan!!! The framing and the brilliant colors are perfect...and the details are amazing!!! #6829726

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