Hi Larry
 LB> I would think that Karate would be excellent training for
 LB> doing action photography. A participant trains to be be able
 LB> to anticipate a spot in space where a blow will hit a moving
 LB> target, and the "target" anticipates the moment and place of
 LB> contact to block the blow. 
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 LB> This is in anticipation of this decisive moment that the
 LB> shooter releases the shutter. The same anticipating that
 LB> allows a participant in karate to block a blow.
 LB> If a shooter actually SEES the picture, it is too late to get
 LB> it. 
 
 You have put this very well, and really made me understand why I was
 having more trouble than usual.  I am used to the karate and therefore
 have a better idea of what will happen next.  I get good shots of that.
 The problem was, at the 8 hour train-a-thon, they had many different styles.
 I didn't always know what was going to happen and shot what I SAW.  As you
 say, I got something a split second later, which didn't always work.  They
 were often still good pictures of the action but there may have been a
 fist in the face or something to prevent you from knowing exactly who
 the picture was of.  I will keep this in mind in the future. Thanks.
 Meanwhile, I am able to capture a body in flight, much to the amusement
 of the participants. :)
Karen
... Very funny, Scotty, Now beam down my clothes!
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