How good is this guy (more sportsshooter browsing)

[timmyquest]

http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=3431

[mttmrphy]

You could spend all day browsing some of the SS members gallerys. I am not a member but I plan on applying this winter. I read those forums almost as much as I read these. Its a great site for anyone into sports photography.

[PacAce]

Just my humble opinion but I'd say a it's a mediocre picture (too dark) made worse by the use of too much dodging on the face. I'm assuming you're talking about the photograph and not TIger himself ??? .)

[sGu]

i visited SS this morning and was stunned by Jack Atley's portfolio. Man that guy is guuuuuud.

once i get my 1D, will use the most out of it, and hopefully build up a portfolio and apply membership at SS

[timmyquest]

Just my humble opinion but I'd say a it's a mediocre picture (too dark) made worse by the use of too much dodging on the face. I'm assuming you're talking about the photograph and not TIger himself ??? .)

I was talking about all of his pictures.

[maderito]

Timmy,

I've viewed a number of galleries put up by sports photographers. I put aside my usual critical instincts that lead to judgements on issues of technique, composition, post-processing, etc. Every type of photography has its own challenges - but I think sportshooting is among the most challenging. Typically you have little control over the subject and shooting conditions. Moreover, equipment has changed dramatically in just the past few years. Shots that are routinely displayed in newpapers and magazines today would have been impossible to capture just a few years ago.

For sure, some sportshooter galleries are more appealing to me than others, but I come away from almost all viewings with increased respect for sports photography and photojournalism in general. For instance, the Tiger Woods shot from Atley's gallery seems pretty average (and as PacAce noted, post-processed somewhat oddly) -- but what are the details: is it film or digitial; what did it take to get such a close up shot; was it a critical shot during an important tournament; what time of day; etc. etc. ?

Some of the most memorable sports shots are very average, even poor images from a technical viewpoint. But they epitomize your motto - "capturing life a fraction of a second at a time". At your next sports shoot, wear a T-shirt with your motto. Personally, I would instantly award you a press pass. :)

Check out these shots: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics2000/photo_gallery/858591.stm

[timmyquest]

Timmy,

I've viewed a number of galleries put up by sports photographers. I put aside my usual critical instincts that lead to judgements on issues of technique, composition, post-processing, etc. Every type of photography has its own challenges - but I think sportshooting is among the most challenging. Typically you have little control over the subject and shooting conditions. Moreover, equipment has changed dramatically in just the past few years. Shots that are routinely displayed in newpapers and magazines today would have been impossible to capture just a few years ago.

For sure, some sportshooter galleries are more appealing to me than others, but I come away from almost all viewings with increased respect for sports photography and photojournalism in general. For instance, the Tiger Woods shot from Atley's gallery seems pretty average (and as PacAce noted, post-processed somewhat oddly) -- but what are the details: is it film or digitial; what did it take to get such a close up shot; was it a critical shot during an important tournament; what time of day; etc. etc. ?

Some of the most memorable sports shots are very average, even poor images from a technical viewpoint. But they epitomize your motto - "capturing life a fraction of a second at a time". At your next sports shoot, wear a T-shirt with your motto. Personally, I would instantly award you a press pass. :)

Check out these shots: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics2000/photo_gallery/858591.stm

*STANDS UP AND CLAPS*

here here!

Say, that shirt thing aint a bad idea ;-)

[timmyquest]

your all getting caught up on this tiger shot. I hate tiger woods, he hates photographers...i say we stop taking pictures of the moron.

The reason i think this guy is so good is that he displayed his ability to take shots as a sports photographer with this shot

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He then showed how he can set up a shot
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He then showed how he knows how to locate himself to get an awsome shot
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And then showed that he can be artistic as well
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I think al too often people get caught up in how a photo looks rather then whats in the photo. When i say this keep in mind that i'm refering to photojournalisim. Studio work, comercial media work, all differnt. But when it comes to that split second that you dont see with the naked eye...i dont care how much noise is in it, or who's in the backround...

Here is an example from my own collection. THis is really a pretty bad shot. It's dark, it's noisy, bad angle, fairly boring subject...but i love it because i captured an instant in time that most people take for granted. An instant that is what the entire sport of basketball is about...
http://www.antiwall.com/Photos/basketball/images/bball0055.jpg

I'm done

[mttmrphy]

Timmy, are you finding your niche in sports photography? I was only wondering because when I got my dRebel I shot anything and everything I could. Now I focus mainly on sporting events. Its really exciting to capture a great sports moment.

[timmyquest]

Timmy, are you finding your niche in sports photography? I was only wondering because when I got my dRebel I shot anything and everything I could. Now I focus mainly on sporting events. Its really exciting to capture a great sports moment.

Sports photography is 90% of why i bought my gear ;-).

The photos i share has nothing to do with my niche, just the fact that football season hasnt started 8)

[Mills]

Bears Camp Starts Next Week. Should be a good place for a Camera.

[timmyquest]

Bears Camp Starts Next Week. Should be a good place for a Camera.

My friends and i all made the trip last summer...to be honest it was rather boring.

We spent 20 mins watching them, then we found that Boers and Bernstein were brodcasting...we sat through the entire show.

We're gonna try and go again i think, was fun.