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    Jijo De Guzman

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    EOS R6 Mark II • RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM • 300mm • 1/1250 sec. • f/7.1 • ISO1250

    Water Polo is such a special and unique sport. For one reason, it’s the only Olympic ball sport that is played in the water. In the photo is Philippines National Water Polo Team veteran Maui Valdez. When shooting sports, I always try to look for additional elements that can add dynamism to a shot and make it more compelling. Here, I captured the water movement as it trailed the ball after the player picked it up. This action was a delightful addition to the intense emotion of the player.
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    EOS R3 • RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM • 300mm • 1/1250 sec. • f/3.2 • ISO640

    Swimming is close to my heart. I grew up as a competitive swimmer and still swim regularly up to now. In the photo is my 14-year-old godson Enzi. I framed tight to capture the character of the water and positioned on a spot that will give me a bit of side-lighting for nice soft shadows, all to produce an engaging shot. A swimmer doing the breaststroke will go in and out of the water. The AF capabilities of the EOS R3 dealt with that specific shooting condition flawlessly.
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    EOS R3 • RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM • 300mm • 1/2000 sec. • f/2.8 • ISO1250

    Austin Reeves of Team USA (#15) was the most popular player during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. He was clearly the crowd favourite. He's a slasher and I'm so glad that I was able to capture him doing one of his midair acrobatic moves. It was my first time to use the RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM in shooting basketball and I immediately loved it. The f/2.8 opening and the 300mm reach are perfect when shooting behind the baseline.

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    EOS R6 Mark II • RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM • 300mm • 1/1250 sec. • f/7.1 • ISO1250
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    EOS R3 • RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM • 300mm • 1/1250 sec. • f/3.2 • ISO640
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    EOS R3 • RF100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM • 300mm • 1/2000 sec. • f/2.8 • ISO1250

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    Jijo De Guzman (Philippines)

    Jijo de Guzman is a multi-award-winning professional photographer and photography instructor based in Parañaque, Philippines. For a good number of years now, he's been one of the most sought-after Filipino sports photographers. But with deep interests in Street, Nature, Travel, and Landscape subjects, he is really a multi-genre shooter. As an instructor, he is also one of the most recognizable and respected in the country.

    Currently, he is a Brand Ambassador for Canon Philippines, ViewSonic ColorPro, and Raptor Cases. He also works closely with SanDisk, Benro, and Lowepro.

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