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Finally got one I kind of like
I'm a grad student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and I'm one of the AD shooters too. Anyway I finally got a shot that I'm not too embarrassed to share.
My appologies for the watermark. I'm able to post these only by the good graces of the AD's NCAA compliance officer, and his word is law.
My appologies for the watermark. I'm able to post these only by the good graces of the AD's NCAA compliance officer, and his word is law.
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Yes, this was taken at the UCSB Thunderdome last night (19th) vs the Cal State Northridge Matadors. This shot was taken with a D20 and a 24-70 2.8L If I remember correctly, I was at 1/250 and 4.5 or 5. I am using strobes, but they aren't the greatest, and I don't get enough time with them to be completely comfortable because everyone wants to use them. This was actually the first game I can remember when I was able to shoot the whole game strobed.
Other UCSB sports here if you're interested:
http://fascha.smugmug.com/Sports
You most definitely caught the moment with this one. Great shot! I guess if it means staying in good graces with the AD and the NCAA, we can overlook the watermark.
Good work.
Kent
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It's this part of the image that makes it, imho. The contrast against the black background is really really nice.
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I almost went up and said Hi to you, but was afraid I'd get laughed at for trying to take sports pictures with my DRebel - I was in the front row behind the Utah State bench. I keep thinking I should talk to some of the other photographers at the games, but I feel so... amateurish. There were a gazillion photographers at the USU vs. Fullerton game. I have no idea why so many were there.
The internet is a small world!
Here's the shots I got from the UCSB game... Anyways, thanks for sharing your stuff. Stick around and share more with us!
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Everyone else has done a good job giving you feedback on this shot. I like it too
I would love to use strobes one day. But I wonder if they help all that much, or if they are just another thing to worry about? I mean, if they hit the scene right they can really light it well. But, if they are off a bit, you get shadows that can cause problems. Since I've never used ceiling mounted strobes, I'd like to get your take on it. Are they helpful, or a pain to use?
Very good job on this one and thanks for sharing it. I'll be looking forward to more B-ball pics from you in the future
Steve
You absolutely should have come up and said hi. It would have been great to meet ya. Actually, I'm not a big fan of the Thunderdome (which is now neither a dome nor full of thunder). If you can imagine, the lighting is actually a lot better than it was last year. I haven't shot in many other gyms, but really, I don't think I've ever even been in one that had enough lighting for my taste
The strobes and I have a very hot and cold relationship. I've never been completely happy with the colors you get with them, and what's worse is that there's about a half second recycle time. That means if there's a player coming up for a layup you'd better have your timing down perfectly and they better make the basket just like you think they will or else your one lit shot will be blown. Without the strobe, you can get a nice series of shots as they make the layup. Like you said, shadows are a problem too, especially for under the basket shots. the strobe will fire nicely and the basket will invariably cast a big dark patch right on the player's face. ick. Almost as annoying as the ref that stands in front of you for an entire half.
The big upside is speed. Without the strobe I shoot 400 or 800 ISO. With it I shoot 100. I really like 100.
On other thing to think about if you want to use strobes is instalation. I'm lucky in that I get to use the house strobes, but here's some info on installation
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=81
I still don't know how folks shot sports before digital film.
Curious, Winger and I (she'll chime in any second) have been wondering if they'd let us use a flash (bounced) for bball games. We're guessing no for the big shot men, but maybe the women where we were the only photogs? How bout for you? Is that a no-no?
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