Christa in concentration: Photos from the great Rob Jerome
Rob Jerome writes from Finland: “Most of the time I photograph masters folks at the ‘moment’ of performance (in the air, when the shot leaves their hands, etc.), but what I was attracted to most about Christa [Bortignon] was her concentration and quiet preparation …the moment BEFORE the moment, if you will. She has such a calm strength to her and that strength is most evident right before she takes off. I’ve attached photos of her right before the 400 meters and contemplating the bar in the HJ.” You nailed it, Rob. Christa is such a star.
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wonderful photo – thanks for posting it Ken – and for sharing it Ron. Where can one find the photos that were being taken in Finland?
Hi Mary,
I wasn’t the “official” photographer at Jyvaskyla, and I’m not sure there was one. There was live video streaming and perhaps copies of those videos are available through the WMA web site.
I heard that Britisher Lesley Richardson, who used to do such great (and voluminous!) still photography at international meets, has retired from that function in favor of competition. I saw her in Jyvaskyla, but without her camera.
I would like to shoot more, but it’s hard to be in many places at once. You were on my list of “stars” to photograph, Mary, but through poor planning on my part, you zipped right by me when I was running over to photograph you. You are too fast for your own good!
Cheers,
Rob(not Ron)Jerome
Thanks to Rob for the pictures and thoughtful comments. My thanks also go to all the USATF members
who have welcomed me into their “Track and Field Family”. When I started T & F two years ago I never
expected to get this much support and help from you.
Thanks to all.
Sorry about name flub, Rob. I was writing on fumes.
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