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Race to the Finish

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Staff Favorite

BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner

Race to the Finish
Amber taking the lead at practice.

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

Susan L. Vasquez

Terrill Province

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.

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July 23, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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!

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July 23, 2005

Lesley Brown

nice shot!!

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July 23, 2005

Tony Gough

Nice action pic Susan, keep up the good work.

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July 24, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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!

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July 24, 2005

Nobu Nagase

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

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July 24, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thank you Nobi!

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July 24, 2005

Jay Soldner

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

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July 25, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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!!

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July 25, 2005

Amanda Price

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!

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July 25, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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

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July 26, 2005

Christopher A. Vedros

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

Chris

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July 26, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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

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July 26, 2005

Daniel Diaz

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

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July 31, 2005

Kerby Pfrangle

Susan

Wonderful swimming image.

Lots of action and super job.

Kerby

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July 31, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thank you Daniel and Kerby :)

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July 31, 2005

anonymous

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.

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August 02, 2005

Jay Patel

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.

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August 03, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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

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August 03, 2005

Rachel Scott-Renouf

Excellent photo Susan!

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August 04, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thank you Rachel!

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August 04, 2005

Kirsi Bertolini

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

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August 07, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thanks so much Kirsi!

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August 07, 2005

Sandy Landon

Congratulations on this wonderful image!!!

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August 20, 2005

- Rakesh Syal

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Congratulations!!! Susan!

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August 20, 2005

Jill Flynn

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Susan!

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August 20, 2005

Anita Taylor

Awesome capture, Susan! Congrats on making finalist!

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August 20, 2005

Terrill Province

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

Congratulations, Susan!

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August 20, 2005

Olivia Navarro

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

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August 20, 2005

Melissa L. Zavadil

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

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August 20, 2005

Nobu Nagase

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

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August 20, 2005

Nobu Nagase

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

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August 20, 2005

Kara L. Hendricks

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

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August 20, 2005

Kerby Pfrangle

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

Kerby

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August 20, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

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

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August 20, 2005

Rachel Scott-Renouf

Congratulations Susan! love this pic

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August 21, 2005

- Jim Kinnunen

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

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August 21, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thank you Rachel & Jim :)

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August 21, 2005

Cathy Barrows

Congrats on your finalist...this is awesome

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August 21, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thanks Cathy :)

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August 21, 2005

Alisha L. Ekstrom

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

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August 21, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thanks so much Alisha!

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August 21, 2005

Janet L. Skinner

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

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August 21, 2005

Susan L. Vasquez

Thank you Janet.

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August 21, 2005

Damian P. Gadal

Great catch - Congrats!

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August 22, 2005

Alisha L. Ekstrom

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

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August 22, 2005

Jenny Bosmans

Wongratulations on your beautiful win, Susan!!!