Portugal x Slovakia: FIFA World Cup Qualification

[JMAS]

I went to the game on Saturday, and decided to try my hand at sports photography, which is unusual for me. But I must admit it was fun.

Equipment used: 70-200mm f4L + 300D (so, yes, I was expecting it would be short)

The venue was Light (Luz) Stadium, the home of my club, Benfica :).
It was at full capacity: 65.000 seats.

The game was realy great and we won 2:0. :cool:

Here are some photos to share. I hope you enjoy.

Before the Game, at warm-up, I had a good chance to stand up so it gave me a better angle since while seated, I had the protection glass in front of me.

Maniche and Cristiano Ronaldo
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rd&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Luis Figo!!!
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9re&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9r4&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rh&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ycidyk&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Then the teams went in to change clothes and everyone kept partying!
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9ri&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Back to the field, there was some ceremony
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rx&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ycidyl&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Then the game:
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rj&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ycidk1&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ycidk2&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

These two of Ronaldo were shot through the protection glass.
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rk&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rl&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Figo after a dispute

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9rm&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1


And that's about all I got! Steel have some of the crowd and photogs with Big CaNNons, but I guess these are to many already for one post.:o:o:o

[Dave_G]

cool :)

[Dandaman_24]

Great set of images, like the one of the photographers photographing the teams

[JMAS]

Thanks, Dave and Dandaman_24!

Since you liked the photogs, here are the Big CaNNons!
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yci9r9&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yciexu&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

I never saw this one on the right!? Can anyone identify it?
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yciexv&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yciexw&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1


...and I guess someone with a Noink also has a priceless image of me... :rolleyes::lol::lol::lol:
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yciex0&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

[ARTSPACE]

Beautiful shots!

[JMAS]

Thanks Erik or Wes (or both) ;) :D

Glad you liked them!