Girls' hs basketball

bikingbets · January 14, 2010

I get jazzed when I get to go to an away gym and don't have to fight the yellow at home, so I'm sharing some recent girls' basketball shots. Shot using a 40D, 85mm, 1/500, ISO 1600.
C/C are welcome!

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Thanks for looking!

craig_d · January 14, 2010

To me it seems that you were a bit too close for most of these shots. You keep cutting off hands and feet. White balance seems off on some of these too -- skin is slightly greenish on #3 and #4.

On the plus side, your focus, DOF, and motion freezing are very good, and your shots are timed well to catch the right moment.

Gringriff · January 15, 2010

For me #1 and #2 are probably too close and neither has the ball in the shot which hurts.

I like the framing and action in the last three. In all three you have the ball, players' faces, and most of their limbs.

I agree that the WB looks a little off - This is a major issue I have all the time. Perhaps the green uniforms are adding a green tint.

I think I like the composition and action of #3 the best but it does seem to have a tint that you may be able to adjust out.

Thanks for sharing.
Andy

bikingbets · January 17, 2010

Thanks, guys...this confirms my thoughts. Looks like I'll be using the 50mm more often.

timcallow · January 17, 2010

Looks like you are standing underneath the basket, my favorite spot. The 50mm is a great lens for that distance.

Girls' hs basketball

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