Hockey - Jr. A - Norpac

[900spg]

These shots are between the matchup on Friday evening between the Missoula Maulers and the Butte Rough Riders. All shot with the 70-200 at 1/400th, 2.8 and iso 3200 from behind the glass at either end of the rink.
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http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_2/20091009_Maulers_Roughriders-16.jpg
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http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_2/20091009_Maulers_Roughriders-41.jpg
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http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_2/20091009_Maulers_Roughriders-43.jpg
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http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_2/20091009_Maulers_Roughriders-55.jpg
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http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_2/20091009_Maulers_Roughriders-60.jpg
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http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_2/20091009_Maulers_Roughriders-64.jpg
Thanks for looking...

[VinnyC01]

These are great action shots. You colors are really great, as we all know how tough these rinks can be.

I would love to see these see run through a noise-ninja type program. It was my 1st thought when I looked at your site and then again now.

You obviously know your hockey and where to shoot from.

Looking forward to more.

[Aaagogo]

i think that it's over exposed, your whites are all blown out...

[900spg]

i think that it's over exposed, your whites are all blown out...
Well, I think that it is "ok" if the ice is blown out if the players are properly exposed. They do look a little "hot" on my screen but usually appear darker on most other setups I have viewed them on. I'm curious as to what the other hockey shooters think about the exposure of the ice compared to the players. If I pulled back overall and got the ice properly exposed the players faces will be very under exposed. Thoughts on this?

[DarenM]

Are you shooting through glass?

I agree..whites are really blown out...some sacrifice of faces..but might be worth it

[VinnyC01]

Thoughts on this?

I only shoot HS Ice Hockey and will not shoot (baring a BIG GAME) unless I am strobing.

But, IMO, Blown out ice takes away from you subject, even if the subject looks tack on. But I can honestly say that I have never had blown out ice. My problems have been too yellow from the lights and a blue filter in PS or through my pic over into blue/magenta has helps balance the colors more.

So, my answer is "no" I would choose not to blow out the ice or the uniform if possible.

NOte: There maybe times you have no choice, but the lines and face off circles should still come through

[900spg]

Are you shooting through glass?

I agree..whites are really blown out...some sacrifice of faces..but might be worth it
Yes, through the glass.

[VinnyC01]

btw - I do not think that these are "too" blown out. I actually want these fotos brighter, crisper and less noisy.

[900spg]

btw - I do not think that these are "too" blown out. I actually want these fotos brighter, crisper and less noisy.
I would really like to be able to make all of those things happen.

[Darsk47]

Well, I think that it is "ok" if the ice is blown out if the players are properly exposed. They do look a little "hot" on my screen but usually appear darker on most other setups I have viewed them on. I'm curious as to what the other hockey shooters think about the exposure of the ice compared to the players. If I pulled back overall and got the ice properly exposed the players faces will be very under exposed. Thoughts on this?


I too think your whites are blown. You've got great action no question, but the ice is too hot.

Have you tried iso 1600, and then tweaking it in PP? A small 3-5% lightening of shadows can make a big difference in getting the face properly exposed. I'd experiment a bit.

cheers!

[900spg]

I too think your whites are blown. You've got great action no question, but the ice is too hot.

Have you tried iso 1600, and then tweaking it in PP? A small 3-5% lightening of shadows can make a big difference in getting the face properly exposed. I'd experiment a bit.

cheers!
I used to shoot 1600 and found that I had a lot more noise as I had to push the exposure a good bit in processing. I think I still need to play around with what I'm doing when processing the images. I definitely need to experiment more and get it figured out.