Football

Annabella

Buffalo Bills training camp, first attempt at sports pictures, what do you think? Is there a way to blurr the backround? I'm going to camp again monday morning...any tips???:dunno

ltdesignphotovideo

You need a shallow depth of field. It is all determined in the size of your lens, apeture, and print size. I found this online and is a better description than I can give you. I know what depth of field is I just don't know how to explain it without showing it. Here is a general description.

http://www.aesthetic-endeavors.com/photo/dof/

I hope this helps. If someone else here has a better and simpler explanation than that, great. I get it, and understand it. I just can't teach it very well.
-t

tmlphoto

Try some shots at the widest aperture you have on the longest telephoto you have.

wxwax

Tough to get shallow depth of field with your camera, I'm afraid. Nice pics, tho. You have great access! You on the staff?

Annabella

ltdesignphotovideo wrote:

You need a shallow depth of field. It is all determined in the size of your lens, apeture, and print size. I found this online and is a better description than I can give you. I know what depth of field is I just don't know how to explain it without showing it. Here is a general description.

http://www.aesthetic-endeavors.com/photo/dof/

I hope this helps. If someone else here has a better and simpler explanation than that, great. I get it, and understand it. I just can't teach it very well.
-t

Thanks i've bookmarked the link...its going to take me a few reads to figure it out but i will work on it...

Annabella

tmlphoto wrote:

Try some shots at the widest aperture you have on the longest telephoto you have.

ok I think I can do this...thanks!

Annabella

wxwax wrote:

Tough to get shallow depth of field with your camera, I'm afraid. Nice pics, tho. You have great access! You on the staff?

: the camp is open to the public...just have to wiggle my way to a good spot at the fence...i've been thinking about getting myself a real camera some day....

ian408

You're shooting in some tough conditions. Aside from setting a shallower
DOF (Depth Of Field), exposure is also something to work on. The white
jersey and tent fool the meter and make exposure of dark shorts/skin
difficult. To compensate, you might want to adjust exposure compensation
or shoot manually (use settings from grey card).

If you can, try and include a face and a ball in the shot. In the second
shot, you've got a tight crop going and as such, the shot doesn't really
convey what's happening (is he signing autographs or taking direction from
the coach?). The fourth shot shows nice action.

Lastly, watch your backgrounds. This can be difficult when you have limited
access. DOF can help here too--by blurring the background. In the second
shot, you've got a camera lens at the left shoulder and a videographer on
the right. In the third, the catch is obscurred by the two guys in the background.
Again, DOF can help in this instance.

Exposure compensation, depth of field and composition will help you get
those great shots.

Look forward to seeing more shots from training camp.

Ian