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gmen
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 14:27
Yep... it's more field hockey again. My previous hockey posts have generated zero interest. Not sure if that's down to the sport or my photos!?? Anyway... here we go again with some shots from this afternoon's match between Old Loughtonians and Bedford...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ab001.jpg

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ab002.jpg

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ab003.jpg

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ab004.jpg

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ab006.jpg
Moppie
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 16:17
My previous hockey posts have generated zero interest.


Iv always been interested, and think thier great photos!
I played a bit in highschool, and you capture the action extremly well, not easy given the pace of the game :)

Keep posting them please, even if I don't comment I am looking at them :cool:
pdrow
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 16:26
That is not a sport that is common where we live. I love the facial expressions.
gmen
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 04:07
Iv always been interested, and think thier great photos!
I played a bit in highschool, and you capture the action extremly well, not easy given the pace of the game :)

Keep posting them please, even if I don't comment I am looking at them :cool:

Thanks for your comments Moppie... much appreciated... and you're 100% right to say that little ball moves mighty fast!
skyphix
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 08:53
Here in the states, Field Hockey isn't nearly as big as it is everywhere else in the world.

Photos are great :D I can't wait for nicer weather here so the outdoor sports begin again!
gramps
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 08:57
Those are great shots. The intense look on the faces is really eye catching.
sGu
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 11:29
I think the interest difference was due to shorts and skirts ;)

Excellent shots as always! :D
Jetmech1
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 11:32
Nice shots. Enjoyed them. I like how you captured the expressions on their faces.
gmen
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 08:25
That is not a sport that is common where we live. I love the facial expressions.

Cheers pdrow. They certainly take this sport very seriously - the team in yellow is seeking promotion to the very top level of English Hockey, so that probably explains their focus!
DwightMcCann
2nd of March 2005 (Wed), 20:40
Excellent images ... I've seen this played a few times at a high school and I think here at the University, too. I really like the expressions, too! Fine piece of work.
blinking8s
3rd of March 2005 (Thu), 21:16
VIOLENT SPORT! used to watch the girls play in P.E. while catching my breathe from rugby practice...i was glad to be on the rubgy field...they get dirty in field hockey when the ref isnt looking

love the pics
Maureen Souza
3rd of March 2005 (Thu), 21:59
Great action shots...love them all.
gmen
6th of March 2005 (Sun), 03:17
Thanks everyone... I really appreciate all your comments. Even though this is the top level of hockey in the UK, it gets very little coverage nationally and very little support by way of paying spectators! The standard is extremely high though and the game is played at an incredible pace, which makes it a great challenge to photograph... making it all the more enjoyable!