Little League Allstars - Action

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Here are some action shots from last night.

http://www.trianglephotography.com/gallery/bunt.jpg

http://www.trianglephotography.com/gallery/under%20the%20tag.jpg

http://www.trianglephotography.com/gallery/pitcher.jpg

http://www.trianglephotography.com/gallery/sure_out.jpg

[LOLOBR]

I like the shot from behind, cool angle.

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I like the shot from behind, cool angle.

Thanks, that was my favorite as well. It is going in my portfolio.

[LOLOBR]

I think I saw another post by you, you use the 2x Extender? If so, what brand, I just got the 70-200 f/2.8 Is lens, love it, but would like to get some of the outfielders.

Also, what settings do you use when shooting through the fence to get rid of the fence blur?

[IndyJeff]

Also, what settings do you use when shooting through the fence to get rid of the fence blur?

If you stand real close to the fence, i.e. right up against it, you will focus past the fence and won't have any fence blur at all. If possible find a spot where you can shoot from that is over or around the fence tho.

[gmen]

These are all pretty good action pics...

I think I'd like to see the faces of the participants though. The only shot that shows a clear view of a face is #3 but, sadly, the point of focus appears to be a foot or two in front of the pitcher in question.

In pics #1 and #2, I find myself looking at the folk in the background - how relaxed they all look in their nice comfy, fold-up chairs with their nice hats and caps - rather than the participants. I'd have thought that shooting at f/2.8 would have cleared up the backgrounds - but perhaps it's just that the fence is very close to the batter. Looks like the exposures were tough for you as well - the dust cloud in #2 has blown out completely.

Image #3 in particular looks very red on my monitor - i.e. the WB doesn't look quite right - although I'm guessing that these images are 'rough and ready' for the web and not the finished article.

#4 is an interesting angle and makes for a nice compostion - good stuff.

If I was shooting this sport, I'd be tempted to adjust my shooting position to maximise the chance of capturing the kids' faces and also to try to eliminate some of the background clutter. Your timing is clearly excellent - if you can nail the focus, exposure and colour balance, you're on to a winner.

--- Gavin

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I think I saw another post by you, you use the 2x Extender? If so, what brand, I just got the 70-200 f/2.8 Is lens, love it, but would like to get some of the outfielders.

Also, what settings do you use when shooting through the fence to get rid of the fence blur?


I use the Canon 2X extender, it let's you pull outfielders in real close. As far as the fence, I am shooting on the field. I talk to the board members and the umpires before the game to get permission. Most of them know me by now. Make sure you stay out of the way (foul territory during play) and you should not have a problem. In between innings, I move around and get out of the way quickly when the inning is about to start. Most of the time I am positioned in front of one of the dugout fences, squatting.

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These are all pretty good action pics...

I think I'd like to see the faces of the participants though. The only shot that shows a clear view of a face is #3 but, sadly, the point of focus appears to be a foot or two in front of the pitcher in question.

In pics #1 and #2, I find myself looking at the folk in the background - how relaxed they all look in their nice comfy, fold-up chairs with their nice hats and caps - rather than the participants. I'd have thought that shooting at f/2.8 would have cleared up the backgrounds - but perhaps it's just that the fence is very close to the batter. Looks like the exposures were tough for you as well - the dust cloud in #2 has blown out completely.

Image #3 in particular looks very red on my monitor - i.e. the WB doesn't look quite right - although I'm guessing that these images are 'rough and ready' for the web and not the finished article.

#4 is an interesting angle and makes for a nice compostion - good stuff.

If I was shooting this sport, I'd be tempted to adjust my shooting position to maximise the chance of capturing the kids' faces and also to try to eliminate some of the background clutter. Your timing is clearly excellent - if you can nail the focus, exposure and colour balance, you're on to a winner.

--- Gavin

Thanks for the comments Gavin.

As far as the 2.8, I was using the extender most of the time and am getting 5.6 with it. I shoot in AV with my ISO high enough to get the shutter speeds that I want.

As far as positioning, as I stated above I am usually in front of one of the dugouts. I try to get shots from both in front and behind the batters. Focus is tough, when the ball goes in any direction when in play. Sometimes I am in the right spot like that last pic shows. Thanks again.

[rich_yau]

I agree. I think less dpth of field, but i guess there's no choice w/ that Tc. What time of day were these shot at?? ave you adjusted the color of any of these? #3 is very warm and feels like earlymorning late afternoon, but #4 is clearly overcast (regardless of color blalance).

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I agree. I think less dpth of field, but i guess there's no choice w/ that Tc. What time of day were these shot at?? ave you adjusted the color of any of these? #3 is very warm and feels like earlymorning late afternoon, but #4 is clearly overcast (regardless of color blalance).

Late afternoon, the sun was falling fast and the game ended under the lights at night.