Must See "Mongol"

Hi All

I just saw the movie, Mongol. It is one of the most amazing movies I have ever seen. The photography is stunning, breathtaking.It's a must-see for movie-goers - and anyone interested in filmmaking. Check it out and I think you'll get some good ideas for photographing people and events. I was in Mongolia last year taking pictures for my new book, Face to Face. I took this photo at the Chingis Khan Calvary Ride festival. These guys are from the real Mongolian army. Once a year they put on this show.

For action shots like this, I set my Canon EOS 1D on the AI Servo mode, which tracks the subject right up until the moment of exposure. I also set the frame advance at its highest rate. To "freeze" the action, I use a shutter speed of at least 1/500th of a second.

This festival only happens in June. If you want a real-life photo adventure, check out Mongolia - and check out "Mongol."

Best,
Rick