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Title: How to photograph Man doing a backflip on the Venice boardwalk in California; man in blue pants and black tank top doing hand stand during daytime

TIP: Know the sport: Understand the rules, dynamics, and key moments of the sport you're photographing. This will help you anticipate action and capture decisive moments.
Camera Settings
• aperture: 2.2 • exposure time: 1/2000 • focal length: 85.0 • ISO: 100
Camera And Gear
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. Here is equipment compatible with SONY ILCE-7M3, that was used for the original photo:
image for Camera Body SONY ILCE-7M3

Camera Body
SONY ILCE-7M3

image for Lens (telephoto, fixed) SONY SEL85F14GM

Lens (telephoto, fixed)
SONY SEL85F14GM

From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure. Tools like darktable (open-source) or Lightroom (commercial) facilitate adjustments in brightness, contrast, and color, which enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media. Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.