first time shooting football

[seisky]

I was asked to take some pictures of the homecoming game for the yearbook and school paper. I wasn't sure if I was gonna be able to get on the field, so I took some from the bleachers in the students section. lighting was pretty tough for the equipment I was using, and I had a hard time getting good results. I like some of them though. here are some of my favorites.

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2932201500_57a594a2ef.jpg?v=0

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2931336897_1ff6e50508.jpg?v=0

3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2931334729_bcfd7fa215.jpg?v=0

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2931326461_7036438599.jpg?v=0

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2932180202_41522c1dc1.jpg?v=0

[RiSK]

Doesn't seem like the equipment is good enough to shoot in those low of light conditions. They're pretty good shots for a first time (my first time was just awful...), but you're really being limited by what you're shooting with.

[seisky]

yeah, my equipment isn't good for low light stuff. it was difficult shooting from in the student section too. these were shot at iso1600, f5.6, 1/160. I'm happy with the action I caught though, I just wish they were a little sharper. and I've done some editing since these uploads which are too dark.

for the next game, I'm probably gonna try to get a pass or something to get on the field.

[Zivnuska]

Keep at it!

Next time, see if you can get a lens that is f/2.8 or faster. Shooting night football is tough, but at f/5.6 it is next to impossible. Flash may be another possibility for you.

[ChunkyDA]

Your timing is pretty good. If you turn on inage editing permission, maybe someone can help you brighten them with software.