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Sports Portraits

YergiYergi Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
edited April 3, 2011 in Sports
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30d, 200mm, 2.0, 1/400, ISO 100

I tend to like the side moments of sports, i call it sports portraits, but i would be really interested in hearing other names for it. Please pull no punches. Full "Portfolio Gallery"
Sinner in need of THE Savior. Shooting photo since 6/1/10. Video 24 mos before that. That to say, i (formally) know nothing, please leave out nothing. (2) 1dMkII, G-12, 200 F1.8, 24-70 F2.8. (2) 430Ex2, 430Ex http://www.GunDogFilms.com

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    nipprdognipprdog Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2011
    Yergi wrote: »
    i call it sports portraits, but i would be really interested in hearing other names for it. Please pull no punches. Full "Portfolio Gallery"

    The better term is 'Sportraits'.

    But your composition on that Sportrait is lacking. Since you went and cut of her feet, might as well clean it up;

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    Jim

    http://www.knippixels.com
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    YergiYergi Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
    edited March 25, 2011
    Much better! Thanks and Thanks!
    Sinner in need of THE Savior. Shooting photo since 6/1/10. Video 24 mos before that. That to say, i (formally) know nothing, please leave out nothing. (2) 1dMkII, G-12, 200 F1.8, 24-70 F2.8. (2) 430Ex2, 430Ex http://www.GunDogFilms.com
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    MDalbyMDalby Registered Users Posts: 697 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2011
    Sportraits is an area that I do not do well. Or, I should say, I just haven't focused on much. I think shots on the bench and in the basketball huddle on the sideline with coach etc are good shots.

    Good job. I like the crop that Jim did.
    Nikon D4, 400 2.8 AF-I, 70-200mm 2.8 VR II, 24-70 2.8
    CBS Sports MaxPreps Shooter
    http://DalbyPhoto.com
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    KBedoreKBedore Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited March 26, 2011
    Nice shot. I too like the side moments. I shoot horse shows, but sometimes it's what happens outside of the arena that really tells the story. 1047954612_HjbuS-M-2.jpg
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    BlueHoseJacketBlueHoseJacket Registered Users Posts: 509 Major grins
    edited March 27, 2011
    I agree about the sideline, non-action shots... always fun to capture the emotions on the sideline...here are some of mine:

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    Here are some more posed sportraits:

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    GO POPE...BEAT WALTON
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    YergiYergi Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
    edited March 27, 2011
    BlueHoseJacket wrote: »
    GO POPE...BEAT WALTON

    Blake, I think we are neighbors.
    Sinner in need of THE Savior. Shooting photo since 6/1/10. Video 24 mos before that. That to say, i (formally) know nothing, please leave out nothing. (2) 1dMkII, G-12, 200 F1.8, 24-70 F2.8. (2) 430Ex2, 430Ex http://www.GunDogFilms.com
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    BlueHoseJacketBlueHoseJacket Registered Users Posts: 509 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2011
    Yes...I noticed...I don't always end my posts with GO POPE...BEAT WALTON!
    You have some very nice shots in your galleries.
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    YergiYergi Registered Users Posts: 43 Big grins
    edited March 31, 2011
    Thanks man! I like the ones you posted too. You shoot a lot of Lacrosse? Let me know if we can ever shoot together. You know how to get me.
    Sinner in need of THE Savior. Shooting photo since 6/1/10. Video 24 mos before that. That to say, i (formally) know nothing, please leave out nothing. (2) 1dMkII, G-12, 200 F1.8, 24-70 F2.8. (2) 430Ex2, 430Ex http://www.GunDogFilms.com
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    MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    I love sportraits. Sometimes they sell better than the action. I shoot with a long lens, so when the action gets close, your only option is a sportrait.

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    With the little ones, their antics are better than the action for some fun sportraits.
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    300mm at f2.8 can make a creamy sportrait
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    Mitch
    http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/
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    bobcoolbobcool Registered Users Posts: 271 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    Nice ones, Mitch!

    And sometimes, a simple "hey boys gather up for a quick photo" shot turns into a refreshing different take on a team picture:

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    BobCool
    www.rfcphotography.com
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