Yankee Stadium as Seen Through the Fish

[MDJAK]

C&C welcome and encouraged, please.

Thanks,
mark

http://i.pbase.com/o4/12/533712/1/64241595.lyR0xQY4.yankee.tif

[MJPhotos24]

I like it, the only things that would make it better are...

the fan in front of u sat down
the stadium was packed full
there was some type of action on the field instead of the national anthem as this looks like it was taken directly before or after it was done by the umpires/players positions.

None of which you can control unless you go to a game just for that type of shot and plan everything perfectly waiting for it, which I would never have the patience for. It is a great shot though. I really wanna go down to yankee stadium, since I would have press passes it would be amazing to walk on the field. I just got to walk on Wrigley and it was fricken amazing!! So much history soaks in while you shoot, it's a weird feeling when you're actually on the field and not in the stands.

[beckybun]

that is a very cool effect. i really like the way the top of the stadium almost closes together.

[MDJAK]

Thank you, Becky.

MJ, I truly appreciate your detailed critique. It will really help me next time.

Just when you think you though of everything, you realize you left out tons of stuff.
I'd love to go on the field.

As far as my feeble excuses go, I was sitting behind third base with my wife. She knew I wanted to go to the very top row to take some shots, so I left her alone and wandered around, but wanted to be sure I was back at the beginning of the game. Thus, no action occuring during the shots.

As to the fan standing, I thought that would give some foreground perspective, but I think you're right. I actually wanted a little kid to hold a glove up in front of me, but nobody that I was around was either little all the way up there, or they didn't have a glove that far back.

Here's another one. Thanks again.
mark

Oh yeah, one more thing. As the game went on, the sky darkened with beautiful cloud formations. But it was 90 degrees and humid and I didn't feel like going all the way back up top again, though I should have. Next time, I will.
http://i.pbase.com/o4/12/533712/1/64250839.DIS98HoT.YANKEEFISH.tif.tif

[colleent]

I think it's a really cool shot! It's funny that you mentioned the sky cause that's the one thing I thought would make it an amazing shot. Perhaps you can help it along with photoshop :)

[Photodawg1]

Mark, Very cool shot. I like the fan... gives shot more perspective. Iagree it would be nice if there was some defining action, but I am not sure...so far away, anyone who really wanted to see that action would want the shot you would provide from down near the field...the power and beauty of this shot is really the awesome perspective you captured. Think MJphotos24 must be the stadium owner to worry about those few empty seats! If you ever get bored with that fisheye and want to sell it email me!

[MDJAK]

I think it's a really cool shot! It's funny that you mentioned the sky cause that's the one thing I thought would make it an amazing shot. Perhaps you can help it along with photoshop :)


Ah, if only I knew how. I'm a dolt when it comes to PS. If anybody wants to give it a try, I'd love to see it.

thanks
mark

[MDJAK]

Thanks, Dawg. But at $7.50 per beer, doesn't really matter if all the seats are full. The tickets are sold anyway. ;)


I think the early rain scared some people away.

As far as selling the lens, I just got it a couple of weeks ago. And I try to maintain a policy of not selling my lenses, even if they fall into disuse, which I also try not to let happen. They're kind of part of my collection and I don't really need to sell things to finance new purchases.

But thanks again. I appreciate your comments.

mark

[Photodawg1]

Thanks, Dawg. But at $7.50 per beer, doesn't really matter if all the seats are full. The tickets are sold anyway. ;)


I think the early rain scared some people away.

As far as selling the lens, I just got it a couple of weeks ago. And I try to maintain a policy of not selling my lenses, even if they fall into disuse, which I also try not to let happen. They're kind of part of my collection and I don't really need to sell things to finance new purchases.

But thanks again. I appreciate your comments.

mark

Didn't mean to imply you "needed" to sell you lens, just giving you some props. Didn't mean to be rude.

[MDJAK]

Dawg,

I knew after I wrote that you might take it the wrong way. I didn't think for one second you were being rude, and I didn't mean to imply that.

It is I who offer my apology. I meant to say I consider myself very lucky that I have a good job and am able to finance my hobby.

Please accept MY apology. I took your comment in the spirit you meant it.

Regards,
mark

[Photodawg1]

No problem! I should have just said AWESOME LENS! Thanks for that.
Linda

[98photo]

Fantastic shots! I like the first one better as the colors are a little darker, the second shot just seems a little too light to me. I am not bothered too much by the fan in the first shot but I agree that it may be better if he was not there. But I agree about the heat and I would not have gone all the way back up there either. :D

[Jonmorgan]

i'm liking it

[MJPhotos24]

Think MJphotos24 must be the stadium owner to worry about those few empty seats!

Yea, me and George play golf every Wed. and he just keeps telling me those empty seats are breakin his bank!! :lol:

The reason for the full seats is it shows excitement and a following for a team (ESPECIALLY the yankees - though I'm a Mets fan). I've seen this shot done a few times and talked with guys who do it and that's what they look for, and also what I look for of course, though only done it a few times. I'm always to busy getting the action shots.

Action on the field, well it doesnt have to be big action, but players in their normal spots is a plus and the biggest thing I look for is the pitcher and try to get him in the delivery or the home team rounding the bases on a HR or something that will generate the excitement of the fans, even the players coming off the field after a big strike out...it shows the excitement of the fans and "action"...


MJ, I truly appreciate your detailed critique. It will really help me next time.

Just when you think you though of everything, you realize you left out tons of stuff.
I'd love to go on the field.

As far as my feeble excuses go, I was sitting behind third base with my wife. She knew I wanted to go to the very top row to take some shots, so I left her alone and wandered around, but wanted to be sure I was back at the beginning of the game. Thus, no action occuring during the shots.

As to the fan standing, I thought that would give some foreground perspective, but I think you're right. I actually wanted a little kid to hold a glove up in front of me, but nobody that I was around was either little all the way up there, or they didn't have a glove that far back.


Here's another one. Thanks again.
mark

Oh yeah, one more thing. As the game went on, the sky darkened with beautiful cloud formations. But it was 90 degrees and humid and I didn't feel like going all the way back up top again, though I should have.


Hey Mark, it's not an easy shot I don't think. It takes a lot of patience and there's guys who go to games JUST for this shot cuz you never know when it will happen (to put all the elements together). Being with someone makes it hard cuz u want to get back and enjoy the game. I remember an NFL photog telling me he had to wait until early 3rd quarter once in a game, which is usually hard to do. It was just a boring game, baseball...well that happens more often though I love the sport.

A kid would have been great, they have this true "joy" for the game. I remember seeing a similar shot with a kid & glove where that guy was and kind of turned to the side so u could see his big ol' smile. Also since he was shorter you could see more so it was a double score!

Cloud formation/stadium shot, I've had it happen countless times but then I just weigh the options and have never done it. I always let the opporutunity pass.

[Photodawg1]

Yea, me and George play golf every Wed. and he just keeps telling me those empty seats are breakin his bank!! :lol:

The reason for the full seats is it shows excitement and a following for a team (ESPECIALLY the yankees - though I'm a Mets fan). I've seen this shot done a few times and talked with guys who do it and that's what they look for, and also what I look for of course, though only done it a few times. I'm always to busy getting the action shots.

Action on the field, well it doesnt have to be big action, but players in their normal spots is a plus and the biggest thing I look for is the pitcher and try to get him in the delivery or the home team rounding the bases on a HR or something that will generate the excitement of the fans, even the players coming off the field after a big strike out...it shows the excitement of the fans and "action"...




Hey Mark, it's not an easy shot I don't think. It takes a lot of patience and there's guys who go to games JUST for this shot cuz you never know when it will happen (to put all the elements together). Being with someone makes it hard cuz u want to get back and enjoy the game. I remember an NFL photog telling me he had to wait until early 3rd quarter once in a game, which is usually hard to do. It was just a boring game, baseball...well that happens more often though I love the sport.

A kid would have been great, they have this true "joy" for the game. I remember seeing a similar shot with a kid & glove where that guy was and kind of turned to the side so u could see his big ol' smile. Also since he was shorter you could see more so it was a double score!

Cloud formation/stadium shot, I've had it happen countless times but then I just weigh the options and have never done it. I always let the opporutunity pass.

Wow! You let that opportunity pass? but you didn't pass on critiquing this great shot??? You must be using different scales for all you do...

[MJPhotos24]

Wow! You let that opportunity pass? but you didn't pass on critiquing this great shot??? You must be using different scales for all you do...

Isn't that the point of the forum? To get critiques and other peoples views? Personally I'd like to post a good shot and get everyone to review it, give their experiences so next time it could be a great shot. Or post a great shot to get reviews so next time its a spectacular shot, and so forth. It's how we learn and improve ourselves.

Different scales; not sure what you're saying there but it comes off as negative. I'll see the opportunity for this shot a lot, but then weigh my options and know that I get paid a lot more to get action shots from the dugout so in turn miss out on doing this shot, though I've done it before in the past and helped out photogs doing it in the past. If I was a fan visiting a stadium and not being paid to be there, then my outlook would be different. Like I said, the "perfect" shot, if there is such a thing, is HARD to do...and this is a great shot.

[Photodawg1]

Isn't that the point of the forum? To get critiques and other peoples views? Personally I'd like to post a good shot and get everyone to review it, give their experiences so next time it could be a great shot. Or post a great shot to get reviews so next time its a spectacular shot, and so forth. It's how we learn and improve ourselves.

Different scales; not sure what you're saying there but it comes off as negative. I'll see the opportunity for this shot a lot, but then weigh my options and know that I get paid a lot more to get action shots from the dugout so in turn miss out on doing this shot, though I've done it before in the past and helped out photogs doing it in the past. If I was a fan visiting a stadium and not being paid to be there, then my outlook would be different. Like I said, the "perfect" shot, if there is such a thing, is HARD to do...and this is a great shot.
Understand what you are saying, guess I just thought your review was on the negative side. But it's not my place to police or judge these threads!

[MDJAK]

Now, now, you two. Time for a group hug. We're all cyber friends around here.

I completely appreciate detailed criticism. You've taught me a great deal here.

Thank you very much.

mark

[Photodawg1]

I was out of line. Mike certainly has more experience than me. I really should stay out of these threads when I have a couple of Heineken's...Awakens usually subdued Irish Cherokee battle blood! Really sorry for my last couple of posts Mike.
Linda

[MJPhotos24]

Now, now, you two. Time for a group hug. We're all cyber friends around here.

I completely appreciate detailed criticism. You've taught me a great deal here.

Thank you very much.

mark

"I appreciate the critism, cuz I can take it and fix it". an 11 year old girl just said that on TV when I turned it on while reading this, kinda ironic. The biggest problem with threads is you're tying and reading obviously and then whoever reads it puts there own "tone" to it and thats when things become interprited wrong. I do a couple online classes for graduate work and that happens ALL the time. Oh well, nothing was ever negative and when reading these ya can never put a tone on it.

If I end up huggin my monitor and breakin it though, that I'm blaming on Mark :p

[Photodawg1]

"I appreciate the critism, cuz I can take it and fix it". an 11 year old girl just said that on TV when I turned it on while reading this, kinda ironic. The biggest problem with threads is you're tying and reading obviously and then whoever reads it puts there own "tone" to it and thats when things become interprited wrong. I do a couple online classes for graduate work and that happens ALL the time. Oh well, nothing was ever negative and when reading these ya can never put a tone on it.

If I end up huggin my monitor and breakin it though, that I'm blaming on Mark :p

Well stated! Let's just move on to the kissin and making up I need a new monitor anyway! :p

[nyy]

Beautiful photos of my favorite place in the world :D

[MDJAK]

Thanks, Nyy.

And MJ and Dawg, glad you guys are making nice again.

Hey, Dawg, what about that irish and cherokee blood? Sounds like an awesome heritage to me.

MJ, that was very apropos, that saying on TV. That's why I truly appreciate the detailed critique. I'm going to remember it and attempt to do better next time. As I'm usually too far away for good action shots, I can devote more time to shots like this.

BTW, while we're talking about sayings, my most famous line, to my kids and my coworkers has been, is, and always will be, whenever they come within spitting distance of my computer: "Don't Touch My Screen."

I can't stand fingerprints on my screen.

Moral: Don't hug YOUR screen too hard. It'd surely ruin my day if you broke it.;)

mark

[Livinthalife]

Love that second image, but they are both really cool!!! nice work! Did you happen to watch any of the game??? lol