Little guys tight batter shots

[Bill S]

I had severe backlit conditions. I exposed them pretty well. When I looked at them on the computer they looked horrible. The faces were good but the contrast was not there it looked like there was a dust storm. The histogram was far from the left but correct on on the right. I shot in raw so I pumped up the shadows and they came around. The color temp went red so I brought it down. I am not sure I handled the post correctly but I think they are OK.

I used a 120-300 with a 1.4 @f4. These are at or near 420 MM
C&C welcome.
1.)
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/162805694-L.jpg
2. Leftie
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/162806208-L.jpg
3.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/162806229-L.jpg
4.)This is a little unusual, I love the teeth.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/162806300-L.jpg

Thanks for looking

[fslshooter]

They're better than OK, Bill -- they're excellent! #4 might be just a tiny bit too tight but then we have no idea what got cropped out and your judgment is probably spot on. #1's my favorite with #2 a very close second -- love the smokin' bat.

[troutbreath]

Really nice shots. Love #1. The concentration on his face is awesome, and it's a really crisp shot.

[GBRandy]

There you go....that's how you do it! Nice work man....

[Bill S]

Thanks guys,
I don't think number four is cropped at all he was on first happy with himself for getting a hit and I was near the fence. That was 420 mm I shoudl have backed off a little.

[rdking01]

that guys pretty tough, he done went got him a tattoo it looks like in number 3!

[chrisvl]

Wow Bill, I might just strap on my 1.4X tomorrow for football.

[R00KIE]

Cool shots!

[jt168]

I really like the last shot, #4, shows great expression!

[tmcman]

Think of the backlight as an opportunity!
It lights up their edges and sets them off the background.
I like the dust flying off the ball and bat as they make contact.
I like seeing how it takes every ounce of strength to make
their baby hands squeeze that bat...