Play at the plate!
These are shots from my son's (the catcher) regional playoff game. The only issue is that I was shooting from behind the foul ball netting so there is a little ghosting of the net lines in the shots. The shots kind of go together so it's hard to pick which one to use.
Shootin' the kids (volleyball and baseball that is)!
Nikon D3/D80, Nikkor 80-200/2.8, 28-70/2.8, SB800
This is my son's team after they won a one-game 'play-in' to get to go to the state playoffs. He's the one on the bottom with the "2" showing and the catchers leggings.
Shootin' the kids (volleyball and baseball that is)!
Nikon D3/D80, Nikkor 80-200/2.8, 28-70/2.8, SB800
All-Star football game
Yes, we had football in May, guys put the pads on for one last time after all other sports are over. I love this shot, and Mom bought a 16x20! www.philmarphotos.com
I don't think it qualifies as best, but this is one of my favorites, simply because it's my son and it tears at the heartstrings (he had a blister on his finger that had torn open):
Wade Williams
Nikon D300, 18-135/3.5-5.6, 70-300/4.5-5.6, SB800
v.nice!
fill flash? how did you achieve this photo - would love some tips as i think it really works
Jason I had a flash off on the rocks to his front left. The flash didnt fire but luckily I was underexposing to get the BG good. I shot raw so I duplicated the file and bumped up the exposure and stacked that with the darker image on top as a multiply layer. Then I brushed the rider and foreground out of the darkened image so it would be brighter.
thanks for the info i've been riding a few singletrails over here in Europe and thought about getting my camera gear out one night and trying to get some photos of my friends.... might just have to do it now...
Jason I had a flash off on the rocks to his front left. The flash didnt fire but luckily I was underexposing to get the BG good. I shot raw so I duplicated the file and bumped up the exposure and stacked that with the darker image on top as a multiply layer. Then I brushed the rider and foreground out of the darkened image so it would be brighter.
Can't decide.
The photographer in me really likes this:
But the bike racer in me really likes this:
That strange, obsessive moment of the Time Trialist, at almost 50kph, zoned out, and focused on his power meter is something you have to be there to understand.
That strange, obsessive moment of the Time Trialist, at almost 50kph, zoned out, and focused on his power meter is something you have to be there to understand.
Nice work!! one day this noob will own zoom a zoom lens
Nice work!! one day this noob will own zoom a zoom lens
Thanks. While I wouldn't want to go out without my 70-200, lately most of my favorite work has been with shorter length lenses. Pick a location right on the inside of a tight turn, and get as low and close as you can. I was almost flat on my back for this shot.
It can work for road races and crits, as well, here by Michael Kirk:
Obviously, a good flash helps. Another good location to shoot cycling with a short lens is on a decent hill....they're going slower and have that wonderful look of suffering on their faces. Once again the key is getting way down low--when climbing, cyclists tend to look down, and the helmet tends to block their faces on higher-angle shots.
Thanks. While I wouldn't want to go out without my 70-200, lately most of my favorite work has been with shorter length lenses. Pick a location right on the inside of a tight turn, and get as low and close as you can. I was almost flat on my back for this shot.
It can work for road races and crits, as well, here by Michael Kirk:
Obviously, a good flash helps. Another good location to shoot cycling with a short lens is on a decent hill....they're going slower and have that wonderful look of suffering on their faces. Once again the key is getting way down low--when climbing, cyclists tend to look down, and the helmet tends to block their faces on higher-angle shots.
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From spring ball:
These are shots from my son's (the catcher) regional playoff game. The only issue is that I was shooting from behind the foul ball netting so there is a little ghosting of the net lines in the shots. The shots kind of go together so it's hard to pick which one to use.
Nikon D3/D80, Nikkor 80-200/2.8, 28-70/2.8, SB800
His left shoe is somewhere around 3rd base, as is his helmet.
Love the light in this one. Inside the dugout.
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Nikon D3/D80, Nikkor 80-200/2.8, 28-70/2.8, SB800
Yes, we had football in May, guys put the pads on for one last time after all other sports are over. I love this shot, and Mom bought a 16x20!
www.philmarphotos.com
Nikon D300, 18-135/3.5-5.6, 70-300/4.5-5.6, SB800
I really like this shot because of the eyes.
v.nice!
fill flash? how did you achieve this photo - would love some tips as i think it really works
Jase // www.stonesque.com
"Most time its not the gear that makes the shot"
Jason I had a flash off on the rocks to his front left. The flash didnt fire but luckily I was underexposing to get the BG good. I shot raw so I duplicated the file and bumped up the exposure and stacked that with the darker image on top as a multiply layer. Then I brushed the rider and foreground out of the darkened image so it would be brighter.
Jase // www.stonesque.com
wow, all of these are awesome.
The photographer in me really likes this:
But the bike racer in me really likes this:
That strange, obsessive moment of the Time Trialist, at almost 50kph, zoned out, and focused on his power meter is something you have to be there to understand.
ouch. he shook it off and took his base.
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Nice work!! one day this noob will own zoom a zoom lens
Brad
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It can work for road races and crits, as well, here by Michael Kirk:
Obviously, a good flash helps. Another good location to shoot cycling with a short lens is on a decent hill....they're going slower and have that wonderful look of suffering on their faces. Once again the key is getting way down low--when climbing, cyclists tend to look down, and the helmet tends to block their faces on higher-angle shots.
Thanks! nice work, again.
-brad
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