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The OVCC has been offered an opportunity to photograph a University of Cincinnati Water Skiing Team competition vs. other regional school teams. This will be a rare opportunity to photograph ski jumping and tricks without having to drive to Florida! There is no charge to attend this event and parking is immediately behind a pavilion where you can shoot if you so desire.

Time: the competition runs from 8 am to 6 pm but we are recommending attending at 10 am or 2:30 pm to capture some of the best of the competition.

Sharing Images: we are requested to share our images with the students. After the event a SmugMug gallery will be created to allow the uploading of images which will then be shared with the students.

Directions: look for a blue gate with the title of Skiers Runway. Drive through the gate up a small hill and park behind the viewing pavilion.

Equipment: the skiers will be between 75 to 150 feet away when photographed. So bring the appropriate telephoto lens (thinking 70-200 mm should be adequate, maybe a bit more). This will be a good opportunity to practice shot panning if desired to introduce the sense of motion.

Sports Etiquette: once the competition is underway be sure to exercise good judgment and etiquette by moving your position if requested, and not distracting coaches or judges.