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10/17/2004 02:34:51 PM · #1 |
When i took the kids to the park this morning, there was (as usual) a soccer game going on. This time I decided to stop and try my hand at some sports photography. I've never watched soccer much (my kids don't play it), much less tried to shoot it. Man that game moves fast! LOL
Anyway, I tried and this is what I came up with. Any comments/critiques/tips would be helpful, as I will always have the opportunity to go shoot more.
The rest are here (this one and the next 8) if you are interested in looking and commenting. Thanks for your time!
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10/17/2004 05:49:49 PM · #2 |
| Well... teeny tiny bump... |
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10/17/2004 05:53:37 PM · #3 |
Good sharp photos. I think the first one gives the best impression of the game, however the closeup of the two players (one with tongue between teeth) is very well done and my favourite of the lot.
Learning the game I think is the key to getting the best shots as that allows you to anticipate the play.
For practice, scout out a girls/womens game. It doesn't move as fast as the boys/mens game (unless of course you go to a premier/professional game).
Message edited by author 2004-10-17 17:55:20.
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10/17/2004 06:11:29 PM · #4 |
I agree with the advice Colette has given..it`s all about anticipation.
These are nice crisp shots Laurie, many of which would have benefitted from having a regular stadium backdrop rather than the cluttered public training ground feel that you had to contend with.
Nicely done for a first attempt.
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10/17/2004 09:06:57 PM · #5 |
| Thanks for the advice, y'all... I really had a hard time keeping up with where the ball was and where it was going. It seemed like each time I got it in focus and knew what I was shooting, it was GONE! The park is about 1/2 a mile from my house so I can get lots of practice in with this kind of thing. Thanks again! :o) |
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10/17/2004 09:17:35 PM · #6 |
Nice shots, Laurie. You captured lots of action and managed to get the players looking toward the camera so we can see their faces, which is great.
What settings were you using on your camera? I tried shooting a Lacrosse game a few weeks ago and had the same problem of not knowing quite what to anticipate. I just left the camera in TV mode and set it to 800 speed and 400 ISO to try to freeze as much action as possible. I got some good shots, though some of them, predictably, came out a bit dark.
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10/17/2004 09:24:35 PM · #7 |
| I had the camera on the Sports setting, and had it in burst mode. I just pointed, clicked, and prayed for the most part (what a pro, I know). It was overcast, with the sun peeking out occasionally, which helped I think. I'll eventually get better, once I learn the game a bit better. I'm probably one of the few humans on the planet who has never learned soccer. All I know is you run the ball up and down the field, try to make a goal, and never touch the ball with your hands. LOL ;o) |
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10/17/2004 09:30:55 PM · #8 |
| Perfect picture to try this for fun. |
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