5. The Olympics: Faster, Higher, Stronger

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Enzo Lefort of France and James-Andrew Davis of Great Britain in the Men’s Team Foil in London. This photo was made using the Canon EOS-1D X’s in-camera multiple exposure capability. This image works well as a multiple exposure for two reasons: the contrast between the fencers’ light-colored uniforms and the dark background, and the linear nature of their motion.

Canon EOS-1D X, Canon EF 24–70mm lens at 50mm, f3.2 @ 1/2500, ISO 2000.

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