I was disappointed in the intensity of the shots I got. Biggest issue I was only there for a half hour. Didn't have a filter on the lens and got splashed a few times figured I would hit another game when I had more time and a filter. Not sure the effect of pool water on a lens so thought there are other days and I have a filter at home.
Thanks for taking a look.
Disappointed?! Are you kidding me, or just being self-conscious?
I still consider myself new here and so I don't comment as much as I probably should, but read the "lurker" thread last night and decided to be more vocal. These are really great, especially for one who has played the game and knows intensity it brings. These shots (esp. 1 and 2) bring me back and put me in the game. And that's what photography is all about.
#1 - Struggling to stay afloat and capture control of the ball. You can see by the beading water that he's just come up, the blue defender has got his weight on him, his arm ready to foul or try and steal the ball. White is trying to keep him at bay until the right moment to grab the ball and attempt a shot. Maybe a little over saturated in blue, but could just by my viewing screen. Stop action shutter froze the ball and water...Fantastic!
#2 - Going for the shot. Goalie with both hands and body out of the water, intense focus on the ball. Shooter trying to find the gap and stay up out of the water long enough to be able to throw. Defender with one hand already on the shooters arm and the other coming in for the foul. Stop action shutter...Perfect! This one really stirs up some emotions and memories.
#3 - The Pass. Love the focus in the defenders eyes. Already attempting the foul before the pass is complete. Not near as intense as the others, but still good. Again, maybe a bit over saturated in blue.
And if it's worth anything to you...I've actually been tossing the idea around for awhile to get back into the sport at a club level but never took the time to seek it out. After seeing these pics, I actually Googled it. So if that's not the purpose of good photography...to stir up emotion and affect a response in the viewer...we're all just burning up silicon. Don't sell yourself short, I really enjoyed them. And for Pete's Sake...get yourself a filter and stay awhile! Learn more about the game, the strategies, and keep that same low angle.
Thanks!
btw...not sure where you are, but water polo doesn't exactly draw large crowds in most areas, not like football anyway. But the fans and players are die-hards. Print up some cards, I honestly don't think you'd have any problem selling these and other pics to players, parents, even local papers, etc. Or hit up the often strained yearbook staff to see if they're interested in some free copies. I'm sure it will get you better access to the matches and future shots. Keep shooting!
Disappointed?! Are you kidding me, or just being self-conscious?
I still consider myself new here and so I don't comment as much as I probably should, but read the "lurker" thread last night and decided to be more vocal. These are really great, especially for one who has played the game and knows intensity it brings. These shots (esp. 1 and 2) bring me back and put me in the game. And that's what photography is all about.
#1 - Struggling to stay afloat and capture control of the ball. You can see by the beading water that he's just come up, the blue defender has got his weight on him, his arm ready to foul or try and steal the ball. White is trying to keep him at bay until the right moment to grab the ball and attempt a shot. Maybe a little over saturated in blue, but could just by my viewing screen. Stop action shutter froze the ball and water...Fantastic!
#2 - Going for the shot. Goalie with both hands and body out of the water, intense focus on the ball. Shooter trying to find the gap and stay up out of the water long enough to be able to throw. Defender with one hand already on the shooters arm and the other coming in for the foul. Stop action shutter...Perfect! This one really stirs up some emotions and memories.
#3 - The Pass. Love the focus in the defenders eyes. Already attempting the foul before the pass is complete. Not near as intense as the others, but still good. Again, maybe a bit over saturated in blue.
And if it's worth anything to you...I've actually been tossing the idea around for awhile to get back into the sport at a club level but never took the time to seek it out. After seeing these pics, I actually Googled it. So if that's not the purpose of good photography...to stir up emotion and affect a response in the viewer...we're all just burning up silicon. Don't sell yourself short, I really enjoyed them. And for Pete's Sake...get yourself a filter and stay awhile! Learn more about the game, the strategies, and keep that same low angle.
Thanks!
btw...not sure where you are, but water polo doesn't exactly draw large crowds in most areas, not like football anyway. But the fans and players are die-hards. Print up some cards, I honestly don't think you'd have any problem selling these and other pics to players, parents, even local papers, etc. Or hit up the often strained yearbook staff to see if they're interested in some free copies. I'm sure it will get you better access to the matches and future shots. Keep shooting!
Okay,
Thank you for your comments.
Funny thing you had written about some other waterpolo pictures about the intensity. (I received the message on my phone and thought they were about my photos . So I figured I needed to do a better job next time, plus the comments were coming from someone who played. I figured I would spend more time next meet. I didnt think that my pictures were to bad though I took what you said, looked at my pictures and knew they could be better. In highschool I practiced with the waterpolo team never played got mono and lost 20lbs that was it for me. I can still tread water for 2 hours and get my shoulders above the water high enough to make a mean throw.
Thanks again.
Disappointed?! Are you kidding me, or just being self-conscious?
I still consider myself new here and so I don't comment as much as I probably should, but read the "lurker" thread last night and decided to be more vocal. These are really great, especially for one who has played the game and knows intensity it brings. These shots (esp. 1 and 2) bring me back and put me in the game. And that's what photography is all about.
#1 - Struggling to stay afloat and capture control of the ball. You can see by the beading water that he's just come up, the blue defender has got his weight on him, his arm ready to foul or try and steal the ball. White is trying to keep him at bay until the right moment to grab the ball and attempt a shot. Maybe a little over saturated in blue, but could just by my viewing screen. Stop action shutter froze the ball and water...Fantastic!
#2 - Going for the shot. Goalie with both hands and body out of the water, intense focus on the ball. Shooter trying to find the gap and stay up out of the water long enough to be able to throw. Defender with one hand already on the shooters arm and the other coming in for the foul. Stop action shutter...Perfect! This one really stirs up some emotions and memories.
#3 - The Pass. Love the focus in the defenders eyes. Already attempting the foul before the pass is complete. Not near as intense as the others, but still good. Again, maybe a bit over saturated in blue.
And if it's worth anything to you...I've actually been tossing the idea around for awhile to get back into the sport at a club level but never took the time to seek it out. After seeing these pics, I actually Googled it. So if that's not the purpose of good photography...to stir up emotion and affect a response in the viewer...we're all just burning up silicon. Don't sell yourself short, I really enjoyed them. And for Pete's Sake...get yourself a filter and stay awhile! Learn more about the game, the strategies, and keep that same low angle.
Thanks!
btw...not sure where you are, but water polo doesn't exactly draw large crowds in most areas, not like football anyway. But the fans and players are die-hards. Print up some cards, I honestly don't think you'd have any problem selling these and other pics to players, parents, even local papers, etc. Or hit up the often strained yearbook staff to see if they're interested in some free copies. I'm sure it will get you better access to the matches and future shots. Keep shooting!
I forgot to add #3 he actually scored, I missed the shot well the lens took the water hit and I thought if I got that picture it will be great and beat streets. Got home and all that I captured is a bunch of water and a hand.
I love shooting sports, to broken down to play anymore so the excitement of the game is in me. I do give the photos to the yearbook staff when they ask and the local paper uses me as well. $25 for a group of pictures that is using. The kids love it because they get to be in the paper so it is all good. I am working on the whole selling the pictures thing.
Thanks again for the encouragement.
Couple More shots a little fast on the trigger.
I thought this guy was going to throw the ball either I was too fast or the camera is faster than I thought so I didn't get the ball leaving his hand.
#4
Crop out the dude on the right in the first one. Not a bad photo as you can see the goalie (is that what they call it in water polo?) concentrating on the ball.
Crop out the dude on the right in the first one. Not a bad photo as you can see the goalie (is that what they call it in water polo?) concentrating on the ball.
Hello Rick.
Thanks for the comment.
I should have cropped him out. He had been assisting in blocking shots for the goalie on my missed shots and I was hoping he was going to assist in that one as well. I see your point though, for my photo he doesn't add anything. The rule crop and then crop some more. Thanks for the reminder.
I got a chance to read your blog great job. I started taking photos 3 years ago started with a older rebel xti what a failure, jumped to a 50D thought I had something and frustration with hesitation during focus was really the fault of a Sigma lens, dropped for a 1D. So really I have learned alot about cameras and lenses and why some places shouldn't be in business. I am sure I wasted $4,000 on stuff that was useless for indoor sports listening to what they say is the best lens for the job. I saw it last basketball season when 6 parents all had nice cameras with 70X200mm IS lenses shooting in sports mode and trying to use the on camera flash from the stands and asking what am I doing wrong? First question I always ask, did you read the manual? Then I tell them to purchase a book on exposure and when they understand that I will help them set up their cameras to get better shots. By the end of the season 6 turned to 3 we shall see who comes back this year.
Crop out the dude on the right in the first one. Not a bad photo as you can see the goalie (is that what they call it in water polo?) concentrating on the ball.
Cropped (for some reason I always feel that I am loosing half the picture when I do this) Hope you like this one better.
Thanks again for the comments.
I got a chance to read your blog great job. I started taking photos 3 years ago started with a older rebel xti what a failure, jumped to a 50D thought I had something and frustration with hesitation during focus was really the fault of a Sigma lens, dropped for a 1D. So really I have learned alot about cameras and lenses and why some places shouldn't be in business. I am sure I wasted $4,000 on stuff that was useless for indoor sports listening to what they say is the best lens for the job. I saw it last basketball season when 6 parents all had nice cameras with 70X200mm IS lenses shooting in sports mode and trying to use the on camera flash from the stands and asking what am I doing wrong? First question I always ask, did you read the manual? Then I tell them to purchase a book on exposure and when they understand that I will help them set up their cameras to get better shots. By the end of the season 6 turned to 3 we shall see who comes back this year.
Thanks for your kind words sir.
I know what you mean about parents spending money on gear. I help coach my son's wrestling team and coach his baseball team. I saw a parent with a 7D with 70-200 IS on a monopod no less. As I watched them, it was obvious they didn't know what they were doing. It's a shame really. Such great gear going to waste. Hope they take the time to learn how to use it properly.
Cropped (for some reason I always feel that I am loosing half the picture when I do this) Hope you like this one better.
Thanks again for the comments.
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I was disappointed in the intensity of the shots I got. Biggest issue I was only there for a half hour. Didn't have a filter on the lens and got splashed a few times figured I would hit another game when I had more time and a filter. Not sure the effect of pool water on a lens so thought there are other days and I have a filter at home.
Thanks for taking a look.
I still consider myself new here and so I don't comment as much as I probably should, but read the "lurker" thread last night and decided to be more vocal. These are really great, especially for one who has played the game and knows intensity it brings. These shots (esp. 1 and 2) bring me back and put me in the game. And that's what photography is all about.
#1 - Struggling to stay afloat and capture control of the ball. You can see by the beading water that he's just come up, the blue defender has got his weight on him, his arm ready to foul or try and steal the ball. White is trying to keep him at bay until the right moment to grab the ball and attempt a shot. Maybe a little over saturated in blue, but could just by my viewing screen. Stop action shutter froze the ball and water...Fantastic!
#2 - Going for the shot. Goalie with both hands and body out of the water, intense focus on the ball. Shooter trying to find the gap and stay up out of the water long enough to be able to throw. Defender with one hand already on the shooters arm and the other coming in for the foul. Stop action shutter...Perfect! This one really stirs up some emotions and memories.
#3 - The Pass. Love the focus in the defenders eyes. Already attempting the foul before the pass is complete. Not near as intense as the others, but still good. Again, maybe a bit over saturated in blue.
And if it's worth anything to you...I've actually been tossing the idea around for awhile to get back into the sport at a club level but never took the time to seek it out. After seeing these pics, I actually Googled it.
Thanks!
btw...not sure where you are, but water polo doesn't exactly draw large crowds in most areas, not like football anyway. But the fans and players are die-hards. Print up some cards, I honestly don't think you'd have any problem selling these and other pics to players, parents, even local papers, etc. Or hit up the often strained yearbook staff to see if they're interested in some free copies. I'm sure it will get you better access to the matches and future shots. Keep shooting!
Okay,
Thank you for your comments.
Funny thing you had written about some other waterpolo pictures about the intensity. (I received the message on my phone and thought they were about my photos
Thanks again.
I forgot to add #3 he actually scored, I missed the shot well the lens took the water hit and I thought if I got that picture it will be great and beat streets. Got home and all that I captured is a bunch of water and a hand.
I love shooting sports, to broken down to play anymore so the excitement of the game is in me. I do give the photos to the yearbook staff when they ask and the local paper uses me as well. $25 for a group of pictures that is using. The kids love it because they get to be in the paper so it is all good. I am working on the whole selling the pictures thing.
Thanks again for the encouragement.
I thought this guy was going to throw the ball either I was too fast or the camera is faster than I thought so I didn't get the ball leaving his hand.
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Hello Rick.
Thanks for the comment.
I should have cropped him out. He had been assisting in blocking shots for the goalie on my missed shots and I was hoping he was going to assist in that one as well. I see your point though, for my photo he doesn't add anything. The rule crop and then crop some more. Thanks for the reminder.
I got a chance to read your blog great job. I started taking photos 3 years ago started with a older rebel xti what a failure, jumped to a 50D thought I had something and frustration with hesitation during focus was really the fault of a Sigma lens, dropped for a 1D. So really I have learned alot about cameras and lenses and why some places shouldn't be in business. I am sure I wasted $4,000 on stuff that was useless for indoor sports listening to what they say is the best lens for the job. I saw it last basketball season when 6 parents all had nice cameras with 70X200mm IS lenses shooting in sports mode and trying to use the on camera flash from the stands and asking what am I doing wrong? First question I always ask, did you read the manual? Then I tell them to purchase a book on exposure and when they understand that I will help them set up their cameras to get better shots. By the end of the season 6 turned to 3 we shall see who comes back this year.
Cropped (for some reason I always feel that I am loosing half the picture when I do this) Hope you like this one better.
Thanks again for the comments.
Thanks for your kind words sir.
I know what you mean about parents spending money on gear. I help coach my son's wrestling team and coach his baseball team. I saw a parent with a 7D with 70-200 IS on a monopod no less. As I watched them, it was obvious they didn't know what they were doing. It's a shame really. Such great gear going to waste. Hope they take the time to learn how to use it properly.
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Now I like that one much better!
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