hockey pics,please don't laugh

[lisa1969]

i am behaving and saving all my pennies in hopes of receiving the 70-200 soon. my husbands nephew came into town this weekend and asked if i would take a few pics at his 12 year olds hockey game. i tried to explain to him I DO NOT have the equipment for this but he did not care so this is what i came up with. i will mention that the lines on the ice are practically non existent at the area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/lisa1969/h1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/lisa1969/h2.jpg

[hauff]

Arena shooting with less than optimal lighting is a challange at the best of times. These are nice pictures considering most arena lighting and limited equipment. Well done.

[BugEyes]

You did as well as you could have done with the resources you have. I'm looking forward to see what you can do with the proper lens.

[lisa1969]

limited to say the least. my only option was a 50mm 1.8 shot through the glass. i was wondering tho, why with the lighting being flourescent do the pics have a red tinge to them, well they do on my monitor anyhow. i honestly was surprised they were clear at all. this are very cropped from the originals.

id better be extra good cos i really really want that 70-200 f2.8. there was a fellow at the arena with one and i spent the whole morning having lens envy

[Alan Dye]

Lisa, Good job considering what equipment you have available. You might be able to get a few closer shots with the 50 f1.8 if you get behind the goalie or near the goal line. Try to "Time" the shot and hopefully you'll come away with a few keepers! ;)

Oh, and keep savin' those pennies for the 70-200 f2.8. It's a great lens and really helps out!

[lisa1969]

awe thanks guys, i found the 50mm to be kinda slow too but at least some of them were somewhat clear!

[PhotosGuy]

why with the lighting being flourescent do the pics have a red tinge to them, You used Auto WB?

[lisa1969]

yes and i know i should not have. is it better to shoot raw too or to cwb off the ice? it was so early in the morning lol i suppose i did not have all my wits.

[PhotosGuy]

is it better to shoot raw too or to cwb off the ice? RAW and CWB off something. Lighting varies from side to side a lot in these arenas & the ice might have a color cast besides. If you anticipate taking a lot of shots in one area, I'd try to use a white piece of paper (brighter than a gray card) & set a cwb as close to that area as I could. Then plan on adjusting the others in post processing.

[Steve Parr]

Those are nice shots; why would anyone laugh?

You know, a convertor on that lens would probably not be a horrible way to go. I'm not about to recommend not getting the 70-200mm, though!

Steve

[lisa1969]

thank you for all the words of encouragement. First let me apologize for all the pissing and moaning for the lack of "proper equipment". To a certain extent I feel like its putting the cart b4 the horse. It was the first time I had my Rebel in an arena but I really do want to learn how to do this. I mostly take portraits so this is entirely new to me. I want to thank everyone for the pointers and I will be back in the arena again soon, even with my 50mm til I get something I am happy with.
THANK YOU!!!!!!

[plater]

They are nice shots. Keep shooting. It sounds like you are on the right track.