NCCU vs ASU

[l4pi]

Having bought a 400mm a month or so ago, I really had not had a chance to run it through its paces. As matter of fact I had been disappointed in the lens vs. my 300mm as I've only used it for shooting HS Football on Friday nights. I was just a couple more weeks from selling it as the 300MM was doing a much better job.

After these photos, I think I might keep it.....

1. Appalachian State (3 time National Champions in the past 4 years) vs NCCU. Devon Moore breaks straight up the middle with no one touching him for a 73 yard touchdown.

http://jamesgregory.smugmug.com/photos/677480193_67UBm-L.jpg

2. Devon's Second Touchdown.

http://jamesgregory.smugmug.com/photos/677177912_fiNFg-L.jpg

3. Armanti Edwards scores on a quarterback keeper

http://jamesgregory.smugmug.com/photos/677192649_WCdzX-L.jpg

4. These guys are the reason NCCU had only 5 yards rushing during the entire game.

http://jamesgregory.smugmug.com/photos/677189198_CnbHx-L.jpg

All shot in manual f/2.8 1/1600 800 center point servo

[jbhswim]

very nicely done..cheers!

[canonnoob]

I dont see anything....

[l4pi]

I dont see anything....
Sorry about that. Do you see them now?

Still trying to figure this out....I don't post here often.

[canonnoob]

yup there they are...nice shots...so what are you going to use more the 400 or 300?

[l4pi]

300MM for Friday nights. it seems to focus quicker and is sharper on the dark fields of high school football.

Might sell the 400MM any way if I don't use it as often. I was just concerned about how few decent shots I was getting on Friday nights and thought there might be something wrong with the lens.

[tomcat360]

Nice stuff, I had the same timing on number 2 but managed to miss the focus. Were you the one in the multi colored rain gear and big hat? I had a really crappy game with tons of gear issues, I might post some up later though.

[l4pi]

Nice stuff, I had the same timing on number 2 but managed to miss the focus. Were you the one in the multi colored rain gear and big hat? I had a really crappy game with tons of gear issues, I might post some up later though.

Yep, that was me...... Would love to see your shots as well. I see you are a student in your profile. Do you go to ASU?

Sorry to hear about the gear. I know the feeling. I had a 580 EX II smashed by a 260 lb linebacker the night before. Just hope yours wasn't that bad.

[tomcat360]

Yup I'm a student at ASU, shoot for the athletic dept and the school newspaper. Who are you shooting for?

I have a 20D that's about done....and it was really showing on Saturday. Plus my charger is where I stayed for the ECU game, so I was turning the camera off, taking out the battery, and warming it up every play (or flag, geeze) so I could get off a few more shots. It's about to be retired as a remote camera, haha.

[mkville]

Great Shots Mate!!!

[l4pi]

Who are you shooting for?



ONE Sports, local newspaper

Great Shots Mate!!!

Thank You! As we say around here I feel like the blind pig that found the acorn......

[Croasdail]

I used to shoot for NCCU, and never shot up at Ap.... looks like some great colors working together there. Must have been fun.

[tomcat360]

I put them up here if you are interested:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=765981

Will you be shooting the rest of the season?

[jbrevard]

just send me the 400 and i'll send it back at the end of the football season.... or meet me around asheville lol

[24alpha]

Great shots! I take it #20 will have a good career in the NFL! lol

[tomcat360]

He's a good player, but he is pretty small!!