Sportscape

http://www.sportphotogallery.com/photos/boxing/

This website has given me massive inspiration for the way I should photograph however in contrast to this I have had a look through the book:

Wombell, P. (2000) Sportscape. London: Phaidon Press Ltd.

The book breaks down the evolution of sports from decade to decade and highlights the progression of sports photography. observing each section and their theme it has inspired me to photograph different 'types' of shots. To look at the subject matter in a slightly different perspective. Maybe to not just focus on Leigh but to focus on all the things that contribute to being a fighter. This book has led me to look at the bigger picture, to think outside the box, not just focus on portraits but to focus on locations or small details. It has a small section on backdrops which gave me an idea to also add in a few posed portraits. All of these things will give my photobook some diversity, to break the images up in terms of style. It has given me a different angle in which to capture the essence of Leigh.