Banner Graphic, Volume 10, Number 115, Greencastle, Putnam County, 18 January 1980 — Page 14

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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, January 18,1980

Skiing one of oldest transportation forms

WATERVILLE VALI£Y, N.H. (AP) One of the oldest forms of transportation known to man is now becoming one of America’s fastest-growing sports, according to a recent Skiing magazine survey, which shows that more than 3 million Americans cross-country ski. Cross-country skiing or ftordic skiing dates back thousands of years, says John Caldwell. A former member and former coach of the United States Ski Team, which has Eastern headquarters in Waterville valley, he has done extensive research on the subject. "Most people think of crosscountry skiing as just a popular winter sport," says Caldwell, "but for thousands of years it rtas a practical form of transwrtation. Although there is no

Pro tips Photography is winter fun

It you want to take good sports pictures, take a tip from a pro. The key is learning to anticipate spontaneous action and then reacting quickly to record the activity on film. ;Nancie Battaglia, a photojournalist and the photo coordinator for the Lake Placid Olym 1% Organizing Committee, says, "you have to understand a sport or athletic contest before you can anticipate a decisive moment and then capture it with your camera." rHer advice applies to Olym-pfc-elasscompetition, a ski meet between two high school teams, ota speed skating race held durmga winter carnival. Sports pictures should illustrate and highlight an event's exertement or athlete's performance. ; Stop-action photos can freeze tasl-paccd activity but don't always show the speed involved iifthe sport. However, stopaction docs show the athlete's stress, strain and form. ;Thc opposite of stop-action is traction photo that shows a bbirred image streaking in front of a blurry background. It conveys; motion and movement, but little else. There are a few techniques a photographer can use to add life to Stop-action pictures and increase the clarity of action photos. When a photographer moves in Close to the subject and snaps a nearly head-on shot of the winter athlete, the photo records the

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historical record of the earliest skiers, speculation is that skis were first made of whalebone,

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competitor’s facial expression, flying snow and ice. even feet off the ground. These elements clearly show the viewer the intense action of the sport and the reaction of the athlete. Panning with the camera is another effective way to record sports action. In this instance, the skier, skater or hockey player is clearly visible against a blurred background. A pan shot spells speed and action. To pan with a 110-format or 35 mm camera, frame the subject in the viewfinder and keep it centered there by slowly pivoting at the waist as the action

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and that these skis were used to travel over snow in search of food.”

passes. And remember, as you pivot, to gently and steadily squeeze the shutter release. The camera must be moving at the same speed as the athlete to effectively freeze the action of the subject and blur the background Ms. Battaglia also recommends you select film for the type of lighting conditions you're shooting under. She uses Ektachromc 64, 200 and Kodachromc 64 slide films or Kodacolor II film for pictures on bright, clear days when the snow throws off a strong reflection. On overcast or cloudy days she prefers high-speed Kodacolor 400 film for prints and Kodak Ektachromc 400 film for slides. Here are some additional sports photo tips from Eastman Kodak Company, the official photo consultants for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. Carefully compose the picture in the viewfinder before you squeeze the shutter release. Include color uniforms, neutral backgrounds and a central point of interest. Dress warmly and follow your camera dealer's advice on winterizing a camera. Take along extra film, batteries and gear so you catch a full day of competition on film. Take your favorite action photos to a camera dealer and order copy negatives or enlargements.

Caldwell, who has taught cross-country skiing for 30 years, points out that history does record several cross-coun-try skiing exploits, beginning as early as 2000 B.C. Since then, he says, skis have been used tor many purposes: American revolutionists in the 1700 s used them for traveling to rally support for their causes, groups in Europe have protected heirs to the throne by skiing with them out of dangerous situations, hunters have continued to use skis, and battles have even been fought by ski troops as late as the 19405. Nowadays, a few mailmen still use cross-country skis to make deliveries, and in some countries border patrols use

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skis while making their rounds. “Although cross-country-type skis have played an important role in history, they are basically used today for recreational purposes," says Caldwell, who serves as consultant for Fleischmann’s grassroots cross-country ski programs. Because cross-country skiing can be done almost anywhere there is snow ski touring centers, back yards, parks and golf courses, for instance it has become an ideal sport for families, says Caldwell, who points out children as young as 2 and adults in their 70s and 80s participate in the sport. “If you can walk, you can ski,” he says.

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