The medal ceremonies were done as clusters, with three events done together. One will note the interesting way in which a tie for the gold in the men's pommel horse was managed with the two flags. Accredited photographers were given a photo opportunity by the winning trio before they headed off for interviews.
For those interested in the photographic aspects, the F2.8 70-200mm lens was used. White balance was set at Fluorescent. ISO was high at 5000 and shutter speeds were at least 1/1000 seconds, except for lower speeds for the medal shoot. By far the most difficult photos were of the vault taken head on. I was very fortunate to get a few reasonable shots. In comparison, photos of the competitors on the rings were very easy, as each pose had to be held for 2 seconds for it to be counted by the judges. Only the dismounts were a challenge, as they were unique. However, it was easy to anticipate the moment just before dismount and to take the lens back to a wider angle.
Peeter Põldre
PHOTO GALLERY – Potos by Peeter Põldre (2015)
