Fall Girl's Lacrosse

wmstumme

A beautiful day today in Maryland - Mid 70's. Got a couple from a girls tournament I thought I would share. On these fall days, the sun seems lower and harsher throughout the day. Even at mid day, it seems that only one end of the field is really good for shooting.

I'd appreciate any comments on how to improve the shots.

PS: When I drop the resolution to post the photos, I really lose some of the sharpness. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Will

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Here's another...

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A third...

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Still one more....

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And one last one. I took this one early in the morning and the it was still foggy. I was just trying to capture the general mood--but not sure if I really got much here. Appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

Will

dbaker1221

those are great shots

BlueHoseJacket

I especially love the last one

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BlueHoseJacket wrote:

I especially love the last one

Thanks for the feedback. I've been working to try and get close, clear, typcial sports shots lately--but when I saw the scene I figured I had to try and capture it.

Regards

Will

RandySmugMug

what does drop the resolution mean ?
if you mean resize what s/w do you use ?
I have found that resizing in the same s/w I pp in is best

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RandySmugMug wrote:

what does drop the resolution mean ?
if you mean resize what s/w do you use ?
I have found that resizing in the same s/w I pp in is best

You are right--I should have said resize. I am using 'Image Resizer" which is a "Power Tool" download off of the Microsoft website. It is easy, and drops the size of the image from over 1 MB to about 100 KB or less on an 800x600 image. So, I know I'm losing a lot of data/detail--but it is much more e-mail/web friendly.

I haven't done too much post-editing. Usually only crop here and there, and occassionally mess with the contrast/brightness--usually with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Regards

Will

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wmstumme wrote:

You are right--I should have said resize. I am using 'Image Resizer" which is a "Power Tool" download off of the Microsoft website. It is easy, and drops the size of the image from over 1 MB to about 100 KB or less on an 800x600 image. So, I know I'm losing a lot of data/detail--but it is much more e-mail/web friendly.

I haven't done too much post-editing. Usually only crop here and there, and occassionally mess with the contrast/brightness--usually with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Regards

Will

i used to use it but no more...it damages IQ
try comparing a resize from Resize to 1 done in your PP s/w...
also considering sharping every pic some and turn off sharpening in your cam
I spend less than 1 min per pic and mine are shoot in RAW 90% of the time

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RandySmugMug wrote:

i used to use it but no more...it damages IQ
try comparing a resize from Resize to 1 done in your PP s/w...
also considering sharping every pic some and turn off sharpening in your cam
I spend less than 1 min per pic and mine are shoot in RAW 90% of the time

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to try it. A lot of what I've doing to now has been exporting shots into MS Photo Story and then putting them on a DVD so the recipients can view them on their TV. Resolution/Sharpness get's killed in this process and TV's can only display so much--so I hadn't been worrying about it too much.

But my eyes are being opened by DGrin about other things I need to consider.

However, I'm not sure what you mean by turning off the sharpening in my cam. I haven't been shooting in RAW at all. I'm using a Canon Digital Rebel (from 2004--not the latest model). I've been actually been shooting JPGs using the small image size (which is probably a cardinal sin. However, I've only got a 512 MB CF card and like the ability to get about 300 snaps squeezed on it per session. I've filled it at many a game and only have an old 128 MB card as a back-up. Probably time to break out the check book and get some larger cards.) I don't think I've been sharpening in the cam--but maybe I have unknowingly.

Appreciate all the comments and support.

RandySmugMug

wmstumme wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to try it. A lot of what I've doing to now has been exporting shots into MS Photo Story and then putting them on a DVD so the recipients can view them on their TV. Resolution/Sharpness get's killed in this process and TV's can only display so much--so I hadn't been worrying about it too much.

But my eyes are being opened by DGrin about other things I need to consider.

However, I'm not sure what you mean by turning off the sharpening in my cam. I haven't been shooting in RAW at all. I'm using a Canon Digital Rebel (from 2004--not the latest model). I've been actually been shooting JPGs using the small image size (which is probably a cardinal sin. However, I've only got a 512 MB CF card and like the ability to get about 300 snaps squeezed on it per session. I've filled it at many a game and only have an old 128 MB card as a back-up. Probably time to break out the check book and get some larger cards.) I don't think I've been sharpening in the cam--but maybe I have unknowingly.

Appreciate all the comments and support.

chk the menus for sharpening but if you are shooting jpg it may not matter....I prefer my PC for all PP work and shoot in RAW w/ all in cam settings on auto or off...
screenshows of my pics look terrible....I've tried a few and even Nero's creates images that look bad.
Checkout newegg.com for great deals on memory. I like transcend's cards, you can get a 2gb cf card for under $35

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820160117

Phyxius

Wow times have changed since I was playing! Most players were still using the wooden sticks, we had to wear skirts, and no eye protection.

Nice job, you got some good action and good faces! It was a beautiful day on Saturday wasn't it!! (I live in Calvert.)