Tennis - The Nottingham Open

[Jonny]

A few shots of todays play at the Nottingham Open.

Shots 2-5 are Jim Thomas (usa) who was playing in adoubles match with Paul Goldstein.

Shots 6-7 are Thomas Johansson (sweden), The number one seed at this event.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen1.JPG

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen2.JPG

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen3.JPG

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen4.JPG

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen5.JPG

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen6.JPG

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/nottopen7.JPG

[DwightMcCann]

A few words about the nature of the event, the names of the players pictured and their scores would be helpful. Nice captures with ball and good color. It would be nice to capture some net in one or two but it appears that perhaps you did not have adequate access.

[Jonny]

Just for you dwight. Some net.

I had full access but as it is my first time shooting tennis i am still picking it up.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.speed/Images/notopennet.jpg

[DwightMcCann]

I shot women's tennis at UCSB for six years. It was concrete courts. The women are not nearly as fast as the men. I found the best spots were at the side fence line (between two courts) and about 1/4 of the way toward the back court. Actually sitting on a stool is about the right height. The best shots are upper body and racket with ball in image taking a volley. Serves get very boring very quickly as they are always identical for good players. Next best shots are far reaching forehands and backhands with legs stretched almost into splits. I would crop almost all of your one player shots much tighter. But I love the color and clarity ... you've got a grand start ... my first images were awful compared. :-)

[michael_]

great colours, you going to queens and wimbledon? im going out to shoot my mate train all next week for the first time, really looking forward to it and great few tips dwight, i guess one good thing is i know the game played it for close to 15 years so know what will be the better shots just putting it on camera will be the trick for me.

[racketman]

heads in the foreground of #1 are a bit messy otherwiswe lovely scene setter. #6 is my favorite - really shows the effort put in at this level.