Lax is back!

KMCC

Just a couple of shots for no purpose other than to celebrate the return of the lacrosse season.

These are from Middle Tennessee State's game against Kennesaw State this past weekend.

Everyone was a little rusty, including the photographer. I forgot to take my stool and rediscovered that just as I can't chew gum and walk at the same time - I can't switch between the 400mm on the monopod and the 70-200mm on the ground unless I'm sitting down!

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Sledhed

Shots look good Kent, and I feel your pain over the stool. I have forgotten mine in the past too and I'm getting to old to be getting up and down all the time.

ASkip

KMCC wrote:

Just a couple of shots for no purpose other than to celebrate the return of the lacrosse season.

These are from Middle Tennessee State's game against Kennesaw State this past weekend.

Everyone was a little rusty, including the photographer. I forgot to take my stool and rediscovered that just as I can't chew gum and walk at the same time - I can't switch between the 400mm on the monopod and the 70-200mm on the ground unless I'm sitting down!

nice shots just for warming up. You can even see that guy's face when it's bright and sunny out.

Do you actually drop the 400/camera to the ground to pick up the other camera when you do remember your chair? Doesn't it get grass/mud/bugs in it? I just have one camera so not a problem, but I always wondered what other people do. I tried watching those NFL guys but they seem to have minions.

Lax starts for me on Saturday. the first game was cancelled because the field was wet (it's California... can't play when the grass might get hurt).
woo hoo!

KMCC

ASkip wrote:

nice shots just for warming up. You can even see that guy's face when it's bright and sunny out.

Do you actually drop the 400/camera to the ground to pick up the other camera when you do remember your chair?

No, when I'm sitting on my stool, I'm able to wrap one leg around the monopod, locking it with my knee and ankle. This allows me to free up both hands. I can then pick up the other camera with the 70-200mm.

I also have become adept at using my head to push the 400 out of the way if I need to.

It's kind of like some sort of yoga exercise, but it works.

Sledhed

KMCC wrote:

No, when I'm sitting on my stool, I'm able to wrap one leg around the monopod, locking it with my knee and ankle. This allows me to free up both hands. I can then pick up the other camera with the 70-200mm.

I also have become adept at using my head to push the 400 out of the way if I need to.

It's kind of like some sort of yoga exercise, but it works.

If it's only for a shot or two I will hold my 400 (similar to Kent) while I use the 70-200, if it's for a series or two I usually set the 400 down (as long as it's not muddy.)

KED

KMCC wrote:

Just a couple of shots for no purpose other than to celebrate the return of the lacrosse season.

Yes let's CELEBRATE. I'm a week behind you, but the Ivy scrims are out of uniform, kinda scruffy in general. Nevertheless, I can't wait for Saturday 2/7.