Yesterday, I borrowed a Canon 1000D camera to photograph the Singapore Slingers vs the Smart Pampanga Buddies basketball match at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. It was my first time squatting at the baseline so I learned a few things.
1. The Referee Always Stands in Front of the Photographer
For instance, here is a photo of Eric Sandrin gloriously slamming the ball into the basket.
Dramatic slam dunk by Eric Sandrin
For this shot, I employed the technique of stretching my entire body and neck to the left, something that was learned from watching reruns of Lion King.
Timon as a photographer whose view was blocked by a referee
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