The best paintball pic I have ever taken

[Poster Of U]

This picture was taken in Tampa, I took the center image a Tom took all the smaller ones of the same action just a diffrent angle and lens. I was 70-200 2.8 at about 115mm and Tom was 200 1.8 w/ 2x at 400mm.

http://posterofu.com/Pictures/Lasoya.jpg

[DocFrankenstein]

Amazing shot!

Ha! 400mm was definitely way too long!

[GPR1]

That is quite a shot. The timing is perfect. Good work.

Greg

[DocFrankenstein]

Even if you look at this shot in terms of composition, it's still good.

The bottom player stands out because he's black and is surrounded by much lighter tones. The top player because of the orange shirt and green bottle at the back.

I keep staring at it!

[kenyc]

Wow, I don't know how you got all those mirrors or monitors or whatever it is for the eight embedded pics all in a single shot..wow, that is amazing... and that text floating in the air....is that neon or lcd?

KAC

[Spphotos]

Amazing picture! I was there at Tampa and remembered that game , Infamous should of did better though :( And Lasoya is one of my favorite players and i actually met him in the VIP section, He was really cool.

[Poster Of U]

Well Tom was shooting with a Mark II, so eight frames a second is how he got them all, I on the other hand got lucky I was still shooting a 10D when I captured this picture.

I am not sure what "and that text floating in the air....is that neon or lcd?" is?

Wow, I don't know how you got all those mirrors or monitors or whatever it is for the eight embedded pics all in a single shot..wow, that is amazing... and that text floating in the air....is that neon or lcd?

KAC

[Poster Of U]

Well keep looking, also I was shooting the near side line and Tom was shooting across the field that is why he had the 400mm.

Amazing shot!

Ha! 400mm was definitely way too long!

[Poster Of U]

I got lucky, because the guy on the ground, there is another player on the ground in front of him coming at him. So I moved down the field to get them battleing it out and then Chris came down and jumped over, and bunkered him. This is the first picture in the series, and the rest looked like crap.

That is quite a shot. The timing is perfect. Good work.

Greg

[DwightMcCann]

I presume the guy on top is just killing the guy laying down! This is all very well constructed and presented and teamed and you are justifiably proud. If you read your posts you will notice a small lack of clarity and overly shortened words. Slow down. We aren't going anywhere. We like what you are doing. So, where is the big colored splat on the prone guy's back? :-)

[Kevin]

Center shot is great James. Perfect timing.

[hybridwire]

that had to hurt, the center picture is great

[Poster Of U]

DwightMcCann,
I am truly sorry for my lack of command of the English language, but I was always an art, math, and science buff, not very fond of reading and writing. That is one of the reasons my responses are short and choppy. As for the splat look in the lower right hand Corner and you can see the splat on the top of his head. Also thank you so much for the kind words of praise and encouragement on the photo. You are also right I should slow down and think out my response a little better, so It doesn't look like a five year old wrote them. lol Dwight, please feel free to critique my photos or my responses anytime you want, I really do appreciate the feedback.

I presume the guy on top is just killing the guy laying down! This is all very well constructed and presented and teamed and you are justifiably proud. If you read your posts you will notice a small lack of clarity and overly shortened words. Slow down. We aren't going anywhere. We like what you are doing. So, where is the big colored splat on the prone guy's back? :-)

[Poster Of U]

Tampa was the last event I was at, I would like to get Lasoya's e-mail address to send him a copy, I hear he is retired now. Man the VIP tent was a good time!!!Amazing picture! I was there at Tampa and remembered that game , Infamous should of did better though :( And Lasoya is one of my favorite players and i actually met him in the VIP section, He was really cool.

[Poster Of U]

Sports photography is all about being in the right spot at the right time and getting really lucky. I think it is one of the best sports shots I have ever taken.

Center shot is great James. Perfect timing.

[Poster Of U]

The head might be one of the best places to get hit in. The worst is in the neck or the back, now those hurt.

that had to hurt, the center picture is great

[PaintballPhotography.com]

WOW!!
I remember this image from one of the magazines, was in Pb2X?

[Spphotos]

I dont think Lasoya retired , If you go to PBnation.com , Teams section and then go to Infamous , Hes on there.You can probly contact him like that. And ya the VIP section was awsome , Free drinks , Hot women and a bunch of pros were there. I got a autograph from Ollie Lang from Dynasty when they were chillen in there.

[Poster Of U]

I hope you didn't see it PB2X, They were going to buy it from me and then they backed out at the last minute and said they didn't want it. They got a hi res copy with almost the same overlay that is on this one. Thanks though for the WOW!!, Specially coming from someone like you that shots millions of paintball pics.

WOW!!
I remember this image from one of the magazines, was in Pb2X?

[Poster Of U]

I got to hang with the guys from Dynasty about 2 months ago when they came to a local indoor (www.ejampb.com (http://www.ejampb.com)) to do a promo for the new three man league on WGN. I shot hundreds of pictures and shared a few beers with the guys afterwords. Video link from ejam the night Dynasty was there http://www.ejampb.com/media/e-jam-dynasty.wmv

I dont think Lasoya retired , If you go to PBnation.com , Teams section and then go to Infamous , Hes on there.You can probly contact him like that. And ya the VIP section was awsome , Free drinks , Hot women and a bunch of pros were there. I got a autograph from Ollie Lang from Dynasty when they were chillen in there.

[Seanbell]

how do you like your epson P2000>?

[adam*]

The centre pic is great!

[blackviolet]

lol - in APPL if you jump over any bunker, including a snake, you're eliminated - potentially a 1 for 1 if it's deemed intentional...
Seanbell - the p2000 is great, great to have in the field and better than a laptop for showing shooters their photos in the tent.

[Poster Of U]

I have only had it a few days and it is GREAT so far, Picture is great, fast, easy to use, I am so glad I went with this rather then another laptop.

how do you like your epson P2000>?

[DwightMcCann]

1337!

[Poster Of U]

1337?

1337!

[DwightMcCann]

Now common among much youth (meaning under 35) ... spells "leet" as in "lite", from "elite", meaning the top or best.

[Poster Of U]

Thanks
The centre pic is great!

[Poster Of U]

I have to agree about the P-2000.

lol - in APPL if you jump over any bunker, including a snake, you're eliminated - potentially a 1 for 1 if it's deemed intentional...
Seanbell - the p2000 is great, great to have in the field and better than a laptop for showing shooters their photos in the tent.

[Poster Of U]

I am confused!! First 1337 and now this!
Now common among much youth (meaning under 35) ... spells "leet" as in "lite", from "elite", meaning the
top or best.

[DwightMcCann]

I am confused!! First 1337 and now this!

They are the same: "1337" is a "hacker's" spelling of "lite" (sounds like leet), which is a short form of "elite" ... so it was a compliment using a vernacular that I thought you might be familiar with ... oh, well, turn 60 and turn stupid, eh? :confused:

[Poster Of U]

It is all making sense now.

They are the same: "1337" is a "hacker's" spelling of "lite" (sounds like leet), which is a short form of "elite" ... so it was a compliment using a vernacular that I thought you might be familiar with ... oh, well, turn 60 and turn stupid, eh? :confused:

[DwightMcCann]

Uhoh, then I'll have to find something more obscure! :-)

[JohnnyG]

Fantastic shot and very well captured!

[Poster Of U]

Why thank you.Fantastic shot and very well captured!

[Scotty878]

Great shot! I love paintball, havent been able to play in a while though! Keep up the good work!

[Poster Of U]

Have you ever played at www.EJampb.com (http://www.EJampb.com)

Great shot! I love paintball, havent been able to play in a while though! Keep up the good work!

[Scotty878]

Nope, never played there...Is it any good? I've been kinda looking for a good indoor place around here!

[Poster Of U]

Its cool and Its now the only indoor in NJ.

Nope, never played there...Is it any good? I've been kinda looking for a good indoor place around here!

[DavidShaw]

You know it really is a small world. I was searching for reviews on this lens and what did I happen across. I am currently a photographer in Arkansas but perhaps am best know for some of my freelance work in the area of believe it or not paintball. I was also a pretty good player. In fact I remember when Chris Lasoya walked on the field wanting to play with Washington Reign way back in the day. I later played against the young Lasoya quite often in the Northwest and in my many years.....

I have since dropped off the face of the paintball sphere but have picked up doing some fashion/glamour stuff. Still have that deep down love of the game though after 13 years of playing...... Holler at me some time and lets shoot the stuff.

See you in the middle.


David

[krazy_kat_karl]

wow thats a great shot ive been out of paintball for a while
so im not sure whats going on in the paintball world
haha and im new to this site as you can probably tell
but thats a very good picture and lasoya is my favorite player
its pretty funny to see all the ballers on this site
talking about paintball and everyone else having no clue what there talking about
and i probably sound like a retard right now

umm i suck at forums...

haha

[TodNTexas]

Awesome shot!

[picard]

can the rebel XT capture the same image?

[GrendelZ]

Bunk'D :mad:
As soon as I get an "L" or at least a 2.8 tele i'm gonna shoot some PB stuff.My problem is I cant stay off the field long enough to shoot .Great shot by the way keep it up.

[Poster Of U]

I took this picture with a 10D, and it is no much better then the XT.
The one thing is I had a 70-200 2.8 Is and that make a difference.

can the rebel XT capture the same image?