TIP 5: Create an Action Sequence Don’t stop with one great shot! A group of images that show the entire sequence can be a fun and interesting way to give your photos extra punch, particularly for action that occurs over several seconds. For the example shown here, I started with three photographs of a wake boarder doing a flip. Using Photoshop (Photoshop Elements, Paintshop Pro, or Digital Image Pro would work just as well. All you really need is a program that supports multiple layers). I started by opening each of the images, then selecting the wake boarder in image #1. After making the selection (I used Photoshop’s Quick Mask mode), copy the selection and then paste it into image #2. Next, drag the layer to the correct position. Repeat this for image #3. When completed, your sequence shot will look similar to the finished image shown here. image © 2005 Jon Fowler Practice Makes Perfect Shooting water sports presents some unique challenges. It’s also a great way to hone your skills with the camera and come up with some exciting images. Practice these tips, and more importantly, get out and shoot every chance you get! More Online To learn more about shooting sports, visit the Sports Tips section of our website at: www.photographic.com. Thanks to the Photographers We want to thank SCOR, Robert Stanton, and Jon Fowler for sharing their images for this article. Jon Canfield teaches and writes about digital imaging and is the author of RAW 101: Better Images with Photoshop Elements and Photoshop. Jon can be reached at jon@joncanfield.com, or visit his website at www.joncanfield.com.