I am not a sports photographer.

But, I am inspired by some sports photographers, and with regard to sports some of the images in this years 2010 red bull illume competition…(as emailed to me yesterday – see below).

But, there is a difference between inspiration and imitation.

Earlier this ‘misty’ morning, I had a few bizzare moments that photographer’s amongst you are probably familiar with – whilst out photographing – where another ”photographer” (or two in this case) tries and not very convincingly I might add to ‘copy’ the shot you are composing, whilst you are doing this! Yes…it’s happened before and will again but, I always find it comical/sad that some ”photographers” will literally do this in front of you, rather than try and create or see something in the moment for themselves.

I could have pointed my camera at my own backside and they might well have looked to see what the shot was…

If you are looking for some inspiration here’s a great place to start…or alternatively wake up earlier.