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 11/22/2005 09:56:45 AM · #1
This past Saturday, I FINNALY went to see my first NHL game!! Can you believe it?? Sens V.S Devils!!! Anyway, I̢۪m a huge Hockey fan and this was a huge deal to me, so, I decided to take the risk, and bring my camera. My Uncle, being the photographer he is, also took his (slightly better, lol) Digital Rebel XT. Ok, so it̢۪s a great game, by second period I̢۪ve used my first 512 card, well into my second set of batteries and well on the nerves of the people in front of me, lol. Then it happened. One of the Big guys (you know, suit, tie, the works, lol) came down and told my uncle, who was sitting rite beside me, that absolutely no photography was prohibited. To tell you the truth, I was kind of upset that me and my little S1 didn̢۪t get told too, lol. So I managed to continue shooting until I got reported. I was pretty happy with some of the photos because everyone knows how difficult it is too shoot in an arena, so here are some off the first card that i thought turned out ok



11/22/2005 10:44:51 AM · #2
Originally posted by Canadian_eh:
...that absolutely no photography was prohibited. ...


(I think you mean no photography allowed ;) )

I'm amazed at the quality you did get specially in the stands, I had the chance to shoot my nephew playing indoor roller hockey a couple weekends ago and I really had a hard time getting the non blurred shots and I was free to walk around the rink side. My ISO will only go to 800 so I had everything wide open. I did get some good shots but the glass around didn't help any either. I got one that I thought would be really good of a kid after he made the goal as he skated off he had his arms in the air like he just won the Stanley and I took the shot, only to have a messed up piece of the glass cover his entire head. Very upsetting.

Nice job.
 11/22/2005 11:31:54 AM · #3
I've only taken old-fashioned video tapes in ice rinks. The lighting is tough for my little handy-cam, as the ice & boards are white & the players are dark. So congrats on the good shots.

Don Cherry is favouring the Sens to win the cup this year, pretty exciting for Ottawa. Of course Ottawa didn't get an NHL team until I finished school & moved away. >:-(

But.... GO LEAFS!
 11/22/2005 11:40:12 AM · #4
Originally posted by Canadian_eh:
This past Saturday, I FINNALY went to see my first NHL game!!


YAY!!! now you can say Loud n' Proud: I AM CANADIAN!!! Grins.. I loved my first NHL game (I think I was 14 as well come to think of it in Maple Leaf Gardens) ...something magical about being in the building with everyone and feeling all the energy. Its cool you were able to bang off some fun pics before *the BIG guys stomped on yer fun* ;)
 11/22/2005 11:58:44 AM · #5
Originally posted by sabphoto:
[quote=Canadian_eh] ...that absolutely no photography was prohibited. ...


(I think you mean no photography allowed ;) )

Ummm, yes, got caught up in the moment! and you really woouldn't belive how well they turned out especialy because of where i was... lol, section 317, row N, seat 1. So not only did i have the puck net in my face... i could only get clear shots from across the rink :(


11/22/2005 12:01:30 PM · #6
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I've only taken old-fashioned video tapes in ice rinks. The lighting is tough for my little handy-cam, as the ice & boards are white & the players are dark. So congrats on the good shots.

Don Cherry is favouring the Sens to win the cup this year, pretty exciting for Ottawa. Of course Ottawa didn't get an NHL team until I finished school & moved away. >:-(

But.... GO LEAFS!


Haha, i'd rather drive the 3 hours to see the Sens than the 2 to see the leafs... lol, i kinda felt sorry for the poor sap who wore a Leafs jersy to the game... Ya, hge got jumbotron coverage... it it was in a flashing NO, lol. But ya, I'm takin the VIA down, or up i guess, to the Game on the 17th... Sens and leafs!!! there better be some bloodshead in the stands ; )
 11/22/2005 01:11:27 PM · #7
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
GO LEAFS!


Ok slippy, that's it gloves off!

GO HABS
 11/22/2005 01:23:39 PM · #8
Originally posted by pidge:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
GO LEAFS!


Ok slippy, that's it gloves off!

GO HABS


I think you've got the upperhand here pidge... Leafs alwayse go down first... now SENSon the other hand

Message edited by author 2005-11-22 13:24:09.
 11/22/2005 02:42:16 PM · #9
Thats interesting to hear... that NO photography is allowed. I've been to a number of St. Louis Blues games and the rule in that arena is no lenses longer than 3". Although... that never stopped me from sneaking a bigger one in in the sleeve of my coat. Amazing what we'll do to get closer to the action. Now this year I will be going to a game in CO at the Pepsi Center and according to thier website, as long as the camera and lens isn't obstrucking another patron, it doesnt matter what size it is. This is from thier website:

"Am I allowed to bring a camera inside Pepsi Center?
- For sporting events, professional and non-professional cameras are allowed into the facility. Lenses are permitted as long as they are not obstructing another patron̢۪s view. Flash photography is not permitted during game play. Camera bags must fit under seats. "
11/22/2005 02:51:39 PM · #10
Well if you read on the corel center, suprisingly they have nothing (that i could find) on rules concerning cameras. But as the Guy told Us no photography, you look down and see about 500 flashes going off. I've heard because it's concidered a "trademark" and "copywrited" that they are affraid of loss of revinue? I mean, the games live! but still, like i said, he seemed to be targeting patrons with the larger SLR's but I got told by two different officers... Maybe the Corel center is just strict about their rules pecause it's in the capital? i don't really know... but it's not like they'd kick you out... they don't even kick you out if your in the wrong seats, lol

Message edited by author 2005-11-22 14:52:33.
 11/22/2005 03:26:23 PM · #11
Last year I tried to take my old 35mm with a 200mm lens on it to a Tampa Bay Lightning game and was advised no "professional" looking equipment was allowed! Had to leave it with security vs. hiking back to my car. I was totally bummed out. Hoping I can take my poor little Fuji into a game this year.
And yes, I love the Lightning! But my heart belongs to the Red Wings!!
 11/23/2005 09:35:47 AM · #12
I go to my local hockey rink most weekends and always take my camers. It's only a compact and the officials there know that I take photos but since I don't try to sell them they're okay with it.

One thing I have found is that without a pro camera I'm really stuck when it comes to action shots so I tend to go for some dramatic portraits instead.

Again, the lighting is awful so I convert everything to B&W but this is the sort of thing I manage to get.
Hockey Photos
There's some semblance of action in some of the shots but by and large my camera can't cope with the speed. So I improvise.

I'm also very fortunate in that the local rink only seats about 2000 people so getting a front row seat on the blue line is really easy.
 11/23/2005 10:20:05 AM · #13
Originally posted by pidge:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
GO LEAFS!


Ok slippy, that's it gloves off!

GO HABS


You've both got it wrong GO RED WINGS!!!!!
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