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VladDracule
31st of August 2008 (Sun), 22:33
Hello all, this weekend kicked off the soccer season here in new mexico. it wasnt the actual season just a pre-season tournament, heres my first couple of shots ive edited, let me know what you think!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e395/VladDracule/Edit1-7.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e395/VladDracule/Edit2-1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e395/VladDracule/Edit3.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e395/VladDracule/Edit4-2.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e395/VladDracule/Edit5.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e395/VladDracule/Edit6.jpg

the lighting in the first 4 was definitely harsh, in the last two it was a later game and there was some cloud cover
Pete's Prints
1st of September 2008 (Mon), 05:15
Good action captures, focused expressions on the players. IMO a very good series of images.
jpsamora
1st of September 2008 (Mon), 13:12
Great series. Action, ball, and faces all in focus. What more could you ask for? Well done.
shleiken
1st of September 2008 (Mon), 14:15
They're all good. Only thing about #2 - the distracting people in the background. I know from lots of first-hand experience how hard it is to keep that stuff out, especially at tournaments.
JimTx
1st of September 2008 (Mon), 16:31
Very nice action shots ............... all in focus ... all show ball and action ... couldn't ask for more.

As for the people in #2 ... I have found no way to avoid them in this age play ... the parents get as close as possible to the action ... so they can tell the coach and officials how the game should be played! LOL

Looking forward to seeing more!
VladDracule
1st of September 2008 (Mon), 18:55
thank you all, in regard to the people in the background i tried to reduce it as much as possible by beeing closer to the cornerflag than the goal, which did help alot but imo its not worth sacrificing shots if thats where the action is taking place, parents will still enjoy the photos even if they arent technically the best in this regard....i do however wish i had 2.8 aperture to isolate them a little more when infront of the crowd
wayovrpar
2nd of September 2008 (Tue), 02:10
Welcome back Vlad! I was gonna post some of our tournament over Labor Day weekend....the 40d puked on me (error99)....I'll post some when I get it back from service. Nice to see you back.
VladDracule
2nd of September 2008 (Tue), 10:41
Welcome back Vlad! I was gonna post some of our tournament over Labor Day weekend....the 40d puked on me (error99)....I'll post some when I get it back from service. Nice to see you back.

ouch thats a bummer, luckily my 40d experience has been problem free since i bought it, one of the lucky ones i suppose. looking foward to seeing some of your photos!