Nice exposures and captures. Too bad the shortstop is back there, but sometimes you can't avoid it. For the shots of the batters, it looks like perhaps you were standing? I'd say get lower, and also I'd like to see less DOF. The fence and bg are a bit distracting.
Of course getting shots of the front of the batter is always a good idea, but this year I spent more time on the other side getting the follow-through, and I'm glad I did. Got any like that?
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
OK, a follow-up on the previous post. If you're taking photos for parents, shots of the batter are a common "safety" shot. As a sports image though, they are often not very compelling. It's like a photo of a free-throw in basketball or a serve in volleyball. They can be compelling when you capture a great facial expression. The shot Jack posted has a nice facial expression so it's more compelling. In general, though, as sports photos you want to capture more unique action in the field - plays at bases, catches, etc. The hard stuff to capture. Those are much more compelling sports images. So, even if you still have 'safety' shots of players at the plate, try to capture some of the more compelling action.
On that point, shot 2 is a more compelling shot of the pitcher than shot 1. Again, 100s of opportunities to capture a pitcher during a wind-up so rarely something compelling about such a shot. But it is still a "safety" shot if shooting for the parents.
You obviously know the technical setup of your gear and have the basics down. Now concentrate on capturing more compelling action or expressions during the game (and expressions can certainly be compelling).
John is absolutely correct, but field action is 100x harder to capture. Seems like 7 times out of 10 the batter either strikes out or walks. Out of the 30% remaining, it seems like half the time the fielders do not make the play, or there is no play to be made. Out of the 15% remaining, about half the time I either miss the shot or I forget to resist spectating. So.... odds of catching anything but safety shots in youth baseball are pretty rare!
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Yes I would Love to get base action photos ! however defensive photos from our team are rare to get (we had three hits against on the Tournament ) I coach them team (and 3rd base) I did take an inning off 3rd to shoot some rightside batters (for parents on FB and our org website) . The Pitcher is my son .Since I had the opportunity to do all the team/player photos for the Org this year (sport mates and player cards) I was willing to share a few actions on FB however if I a printing them in quality there is a cost. #2 is my Favourite of this 4 . I do appreciate your input as I am still a student of this world and loving it !!
Nice exposures and captures. Too bad the shortstop is back there, but sometimes you can't avoid it. For the shots of the batters, it looks like perhaps you were standing? I'd say get lower, and also I'd like to see less DOF. The fence and bg are a bit distracting.
Of course getting shots of the front of the batter is always a good idea, but this year I spent more time on the other side getting the follow-through, and I'm glad I did. Got any like that?
yeah, it's not really possible to be a good photographer and good coach. You have to pick and choose and your primary job is coach. So, any snaps you can capture as well is just a bonus.
Without the time to dedicate to shooting the entire game it will be tough to get unique photos. Otherwise, once you have 2 or 3 photos of a player at the plate you pretty much start getting redundant. Fast pitch is like that.
Thanks! Hey I don't think I've ever seen you post a shot of your son pitching taken from the side. Have you done that? The fast softball pitch is a beautiful thing from the side...
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Thanks! Hey I don't think I've ever seen you post a shot of your son pitching taken from the side. Have you done that? The fast softball pitch is a beautiful thing from the side...
nice shots again ! yes I do have side shots but like front better , I'll post some later
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Of course getting shots of the front of the batter is always a good idea, but this year I spent more time on the other side getting the follow-through, and I'm glad I did. Got any like that?
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
On that point, shot 2 is a more compelling shot of the pitcher than shot 1. Again, 100s of opportunities to capture a pitcher during a wind-up so rarely something compelling about such a shot. But it is still a "safety" shot if shooting for the parents.
You obviously know the technical setup of your gear and have the basics down. Now concentrate on capturing more compelling action or expressions during the game (and expressions can certainly be compelling).
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Without the time to dedicate to shooting the entire game it will be tough to get unique photos. Otherwise, once you have 2 or 3 photos of a player at the plate you pretty much start getting redundant. Fast pitch is like that.
Thanks! Hey I don't think I've ever seen you post a shot of your son pitching taken from the side. Have you done that? The fast softball pitch is a beautiful thing from the side...
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.