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The Citadel’s Rifle Legion Drill Team performs for the Project GO meeting held at the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston, SC.
[Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm ƒ/4, ISO 10000, ƒ/5.6, 1/250]

I am in Charleston, SC, covering a meeting where The Citadel’s Rifle Legion Drill Team performed.

The Citadel Rifle Legion Drill Team is an all-class co-educational drill team at The Citadel. Members of the Legion are essentially volunteers from the corps of cadets who wish not only to further their proficiency in drill but also to represent the Citadel and the state of South Carolina through the developed expertise that comes from being on the team. The team also strives to promote community service as much as possible and participates in many parades, performances, and special details throughout South Carolina and neighboring states.

Now, to capture the team inside in a large ballroom, I had very little light. So I used my Nikon D5 at ISO 10000 to capture them in available light. I shot at 1/250 shutter to somewhat freeze them, but I did want a little movement with the rifles to show they were spinning them and throwing them to each other.

To get a good skin tone, I used the ExpoDisc to get a custom white balance.