Your best sports shot...

chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
edited February 24, 2006 in Sports
What's your one best sports shot...the one you show people when they say "show me"? I'd love to see them!

I've got a few...this one may not be my best but it is my favorite:
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Charles
http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
"There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
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  • spider-tspider-t Registered Users Posts: 443 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    one of my favorites
    That's a great shot chuckice! Love the colors.

    Here's one of my favorites:

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    exif

    -Trish
    http://www.trishtunney.com
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Thanks!

    I love that shot...fantastic...the water droplets definitely make it!
    spider-t wrote:
    That's a great shot chuckice! Love the colors.

    Here's one of my favorites:

    43435365-L.jpg

    exif

    -Trish
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • StevenVStevenV Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
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    the only thing I wish is that I'd gotten it just a split second earlier, with the ball coming out of his crosse.
    -Steven
    my words, my "pro"pictures, my "fun" pictures, my videos.

  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited January 31, 2006
    chuck, you set the standards pretty high!!! My best shots are cycling as well, but they pale in comparison.

    I'm only posting this one because it made it into a magazine:

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    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    That's a great shot...always love the cycling pix. I've spent enough time at the Tour to get a little lucky.

    Congrats on the mag publish too...very worthy, except that he's not a roadie. :tiptoe jk!
    DoctorIt wrote:
    chuck, you set the standards pretty high!!! My best shots are cycling as well, but they pale in comparison.

    I'm only posting this one because it made it into a magazine:

    9751245-L.jpg
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • SeamusSeamus Registered Users Posts: 1,573 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    The first pic I had published and a very brave rider passing on the brakes. Farquhar, on the inside, is braking on oil covered with cement dust as he passes Martin on the last corner to win the race.



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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited January 31, 2006
    chuckice wrote:
    That's a great shot...always love the cycling pix. I've spent enough time at the Tour to get a little lucky.

    Congrats on the mag publish too...very worthy, except that he's not a roadie. :tiptoe jk!
    My roadie shots never made it past local papers. ne_nau.gif

    I guess you could call me a roadie too, though, so I had the same disappointment in myself. I keep hoping my cyclocross shots will get some attention somewhere. Maybe this fall.

    I'm supremely jealous that you've "spent enough time at the tour". I've spent a good portion of my life watching it on tv, does that count? Watched every tour since Greg LeMond's first win. nod.gif Not to mention the repeated times we've watched various tours while doing winter trainer riding in the basement.
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • KMCCKMCC Registered Users Posts: 717 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    In truth, I don't have a particular favorite. I'd probably opt for showing one of the most recent shots that I've taken, but for the sake of posting something, I'll throw this one up.

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    Kent
    "Not everybody trusts paintings, but people believe photographs."- Ansel Adams
    Web site
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    DoctorIt wrote:
    My roadie shots never made it past local papers. ne_nau.gif

    I guess you could call me a roadie too, though, so I had the same disappointment in myself. I keep hoping my cyclocross shots will get some attention somewhere. Maybe this fall.

    I'm supremely jealous that you've "spent enough time at the tour". I've spent a good portion of my life watching it on tv, does that count? Watched every tour since Greg LeMond's first win. nod.gif Not to mention the repeated times we've watched various tours while doing winter trainer riding in the basement.

    Same here...been a rider & cycling fan since the mid-80's, 7-11 days, etc. All I can say is it's worth going to see in person and doing as cheap as possible. But it's NOTHING like tv...the intensity at the finish of each stage is beyond belief and even more electric on the serious days like mountain summits, TT's, etc. Check my 05 album if you want:
    http://snortingbull.smugmug.com/gallery/689800

    Also...I've got a slideshow that I did for friends/family if you want the experience. Not all the best pix but a fun way to blow 15 minutes. :)
    http://snortingbull.smugmug.com/gallery/720226
    password: sl1d32k5
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • spiderspider Registered Users Posts: 47 Big grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Proof that Smoltz's fastball does cast a shadow:
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited January 31, 2006
    Chuck, some great shots you have there!

    I swear he could kill a man with his look. Those eyes!! A fabulous shot, Graham Watson would be proud of this one.
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    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • zigzagzigzag Registered Users Posts: 196 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Well, it's not Lance, but it is my friend's nephew...

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    Mark
    http://cusac.smugmug.com
  • TomaSTomaS Registered Users Posts: 314 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Best sports shot
    Those are some great images that have been posted so far. This is a cool thread....

    I love to shoot sports. I have done motorcycle races, high school track and XC, swimming, triathlons, etc.

    But my first love is cycling. I took a lot of local bike race shots last year. And no I don't live in France so no Lance images. But I do like this one that I took at our local crit one evening while experimenting with flash fill.

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    Got some more in my Cycling gallery here:

    http://tomsprophoto.smugmug.com/gallery/1053068
    Tomas
    TomsProPhoto
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited January 31, 2006
    Great shots guys!! thumb.gifthumb.gif

    Holy cow Charles, how are we supposed to match your Lance pics? ne_nau.gifLaughing.gif Excellent work, BTW clap.gif

    Almost every one of the pics in this thread could easily appear in a sports magazine. Top quality work gentlemen thumb.gif

    Wish I could contibute, but most folks here have already seen what little I could offer up. None of them on par with these shots.

    Again, really nice pics guys!! I's impressed....lol

    Steve
    SmugMug Support Hero
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    FANTASTIC!!
    TomaS wrote:
    Those are some great images that have been posted so far. This is a cool thread....

    I love to shoot sports. I have done motorcycle races, high school track and XC, swimming, triathlons, etc.

    But my first love is cycling. I took a lot of local bike race shots last year. And no I don't live in France so no Lance images. But I do like this one that I took at our local crit one evening while experimenting with flash fill.

    54653500-L.jpg

    Got some more in my Cycling gallery here:

    http://tomsprophoto.smugmug.com/gallery/1053068
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Thanks, I love that one too. That was at the summit of Pla d'Adet this past year. Literally 150m from the line. He looks so intense and like he's out for a lazy Sunday ride. Not at the summit of 10 grueling kilometers at 9% gradient.
    DoctorIt wrote:
    Chuck, some great shots you have there!

    I swear he could kill a man with his look. Those eyes!! A fabulous shot, Graham Watson would be proud of this one.
    30323842-M-6.jpg
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • spider-tspider-t Registered Users Posts: 443 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Gentlemen?!
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:

    Almost every one of the pics in this thread could easily appear in a sports magazine. Top quality work gentlemen thumb.gif

    Steve
    Hey!! I'm in this thread too! wave.gif

    -Trish :):
    http://www.trishtunney.com
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited January 31, 2006
    spider-t wrote:
    Hey!! I'm in this thread too! wave.gif

    -Trish :):

    Laughing.gif Sorry Trish :hide I never looked down to the signatures, just the user names. My DW is so afraid of spiders, I never even thought about the possiblity that you were a woman rolleyes1.gif Am I digging myself in deeper here?...lol

    I really liked your water shot thumb.gifthumb.gif if that's any consolation mwink.gif

    Please accept a humble apology from an old, blind fool :D

    Steve
    SmugMug Support Hero
  • spider-tspider-t Registered Users Posts: 443 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Laughing.gif Sorry Trish :hide I never looked down to the signatures, just the user names. My DW is so afraid of spiders, I never even thought about the possiblity that you were a woman rolleyes1.gif Am I digging myself in deeper here?...lol

    I really liked your water shot thumb.gifthumb.gif if that's any consolation mwink.gif

    Please accept a humble apology from an old, blind fool :D

    Steve
    Haha! No worries. Just thought I'd poke at ya. rolleyes1.gif

    -Trish
    http://www.trishtunney.com
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    My fav..

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  • luckydogluckydog Registered Users Posts: 396 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    This one shows that you're never too old to learn. I like it because it shows the strong bond between the father and his son.

    Dad's first surf ... Not my dad either :D

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    http://darrylluckphotography.smugmug.com

    40D
    18-55mm, 28-105mm USM II, 50mm f/1.8, 400mm f/5.6
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    Nice one...is that lighting a trick or is it actually early AM/late PM?
    Humungus wrote:
    My fav..

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    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • wholenewlightwholenewlight Registered Users Posts: 1,529 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    Can I post two?

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    and . . .

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    I rarely shoot sports but these are two of my favs.
    john w
    http://cspics.smugmug.com/

    I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.
    Edward Steichen

  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    Nice! Is that Tyler?
    wholenewlight wrote:
    Can I post two?

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    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 1, 2006
    chuckice wrote:
    Nice! Is that Tyler?
    Don't think so - they all look too tall. :D
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    DoctorIt wrote:
    Don't think so - they all look too tall. :D

    Hmmmm...that REALLY looks like Tyler but I don't think he road with Postal on that Trek color scheme. That could be Andrea Tafi tho. On second thought I don't know if he road with Prodir back that far...
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • spider-tspider-t Registered Users Posts: 443 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    beautiful
    luckydog wrote:
    This one shows that you're never too old to learn. I like it because it shows the strong bond between the father and his son.

    Dad's first surf ... Not my dad either :D

    32677230-L.jpg

    I love this shot!
    -Trish
    http://www.trishtunney.com
  • goodcrnagoodcrna Registered Users Posts: 59 Big grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    chuckice wrote:
    What's your one best sports shot...the one you show people when they say "show me"? I'd love to see them!

    I've got a few...this one may not be my best but it is my favorite:

    I LOVE the color YELLOW.....!!!

    THis is "MY" favorite photo of my daughter. It's not very sharp, WB is off, rather grainy, but I loved the end result!!!
  • chuckicechuckice Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
    Laughing.gif! Hopefully she's the spiker and not the spikee!? :)
    goodcrna wrote:
    I LOVE the color YELLOW.....!!!

    THis is "MY" favorite photo of my daughter. It's not very sharp, WB is off, rather grainy, but I loved the end result!!!
    Charles
    http://www.SnortingBullPhoto.com
    http://www.sportsshooter.com/cherskowitz
    "There's no reason to hurry on this climb...as long as you keep the tempo at the right speed the riders will fall back."
  • wingerwinger Registered Users Posts: 694 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2006
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    Yeah chicks totally cant shoot sports.....

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    This first one was shoot Oct 2005, the rest were the month of January 06.....
    I know I can never just pick one.
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