Sports photographers often use digital single-lens reflex camera because they are able to take multiple high-speed shots. Attempting to get that perfect shot in sports photography takes adequate skill, ideal equipment, and perfect timing. Photographers can often be seen maneuvering themselves into the strangest positions simply to get the best shot and it could be agreed that this type of photography is among the most difficult. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping sports moments that have even been captured on camera.
Completely Relaxed
Top athletes are often so skilled that what they do appears to be quite simple, although, it is not all that common for athletes to feel so at ease that they actually yawn. Additionally, yawning while pole vaulting 12 feet is practically unheard of. This athlete must have been training far too hard the day before and did not get the sleep that she needed to gracefully glide over the top. She certainly woke up when she realized how far she was about to fall.
Completely Relaxed
However, this talented pole vaulting champion has been captured yawning as she launches herself 12 feet into the air. This photo is not just unusual, but it is also extremely impressive, to say the least!
Intense Tag
The position of the catcher can be a dangerous one, specifically in the World Series match when the pressure is extreme. Players that are on third base don’t practice caution to prevent the catcher from keeping the ball.
Intense Tag
During the very first game of the 1991 World Series, this photo was taken. The true intensity of this catchers abilities is captured as being knocked over was not enough to stop him from holding onto the ball. The timing of this snapshot could not have been more perfect.
