Scottish amateur football today

[Mike Bell]

Another fine win for St Johns FC this afternoon against Meigle.

1. New strips from the sponsor so a group shot (EF-S 17-85). http://static.flickr.com/104/275604092_81b000a598_o.jpg

Rest taken with 350D and EF 70-200 f4 L, ISO 200, Av mode, f4, AF servo, shutter speeds 1/500 to 1/800 sec.
2.
http://static.flickr.com/111/275604093_76a78c31c5_o.jpg

3.
http://static.flickr.com/93/275604094_01d424e9ab_o.jpg

4.
http://static.flickr.com/92/275604097_a16a3508e9_o.jpg

5.
http://static.flickr.com/113/275604100_10892a5027_o.jpg

6.
http://static.flickr.com/102/275604499_52596414e5_o.jpg

C&C welcome. I'm here to learn. :)

[alan_potter]

Beautifully sharp images. I'm begining to think - and it's very reluctantly - that a 70-200mmL is going to have to happen :cry:

Was the goalie really as scared of the ball as he looks in #3?

regards,
/alan

[Mike Bell]

Beautifully sharp images. I'm begining to think - and it's very reluctantly - that a 70-200mmL is going to have to happen :cry:

Was the goalie really as scared of the ball as he looks in #3?

regards,
/alan

Thank you. :)

Buy that lens! I think the 70-200 f4 L is the most satisfying photographic purchase I have ever made. It doesn't cost as much as most of the L lenses yet gives sharp images at all apertures and is lovely and light. As I got it for outdoor sports and landscapes I didn't see the point of getting the f2.8 IS version. It's not just the much higher cost. The IS would add nothing to this kind of shooting as I need fast shutter speeds anyway, and the extra weight would just annoy me. It fits my needs perfectly - except it would be nice to get a tiny bit more reach! :lol: (I'm considering buying the 100-400 L now - maybe I have L-itis?) :(

The goalie does look a bit scared doesn't he? The poor man let in 4 goals today! ;)

[johnstoy]

One is sharp...two is best of all, and my fav...

[superscot]

excellent sharp shots and that 70-200mm F4 is next on my want list ...did they win ??

[musicmate]

these are pretty good Mike the only thing i would suggest is that you try cropping the 2 guys out of the Bg in #1 they are a little distracting.


Steve

[Mike Bell]

One is sharp...two is best of all, and my fav...
Thank you. 2 is my fav too!

excellent sharp shots and that 70-200mm F4 is next on my want list ...did they win ??
They won 4-2. I have been shooting them for about 8 games and they have yet to lose when I am there (but they do lose occasionally when I can't make it - spooky!)

these are pretty good Mike the only thing i would suggest is that you try cropping the 2 guys out of the Bg in #1 they are a little distracting.
Steve
That is the first time I have even noticed them but you're right - they must be exterminated - cloning rather than cropping I think!

[musicmate]

i hope your better a PS than i am Mike ;)