This place needs some paintball! The ugliest day to shoot in SoCal!

[SquareOne]

So the annual Toys 4 Tots event came around again. This reminds me that another year of paintball has passed here in So Cal. It just so happened that it was another ugly day to shoot. Here are my favorites from the event:

1. So over the top... but I love it. The ref (volunteer) was trying to do anything to get us to shoot him all day. Once I captured this one I knew that I was going to edit it like this:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4188788545_3696b84297_o.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4189553234_240b6f9647_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/4188791633_2a8f394ba0_o.jpg

4.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4189553190_f398b88b2c_o.jpg

5.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4189552472_4c58040217_o.jpg

6.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4189551420_7ac88c6deb_o.jpg

7.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4189550998_ae535f6d23_o.jpg

8.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4188790623_4a7f7d11c2_o.jpg

[lespaulowner]

1. Epic, and I mean really epic
3. Nice
4. Great composition
5.-6.Love it
7. Is that Danny Tiljack?

[hiker 419]

Nice shots. #1 really catches your eye

[SquareOne]

Thanks guys. Although processed quite a bit (sorry to break it to some of you... but the ref couldn't make fire-balls) this is one of my favorites from the year. It just makes no-sense but catches your attention. :)

I really the comments. My goal this year has been to try and push myself and other paintball photographers to do different things at events. It is a sport that can become VERY redundant. Especially when you have 10 photogs on the "snake-side" all shooting the same bunkering move. you all get the same shot from a "slightly" different perspective. If you want something different: MOVE. Shoot from that place you'll likely get shot at and that most won't want to photo-from.

www.thephotomob.com is a group of photographers, mainly from the sport of paintball, that have been pushing to improve/expand/create the way this sport is shot! That's how we ended up setting up a "photo-booth" at events. Where players can get their portrait taken between games!

I can't wait for the 2010' season! We'll see you out there!

-Rob

[.Koby.]

Looking good Rob!

[SquareOne]

Looking good Rob!

Thanks my man!

[kMayer]

love your work rob.

[lespaulowner]

So is 7 Tiljack?

[SquareOne]

love your work rob.

Thanks my man! Check out my other galleries here... I posted from the last 3 events I shot.

So is 7 Tiljack?

Honestly, I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm?

[Mike Deep]

Hey Rob, great work!

[Dennis Valet]

I love the finished product on all your shots, great processing

[Richtherookie]

great work! #8 is out, yet appears to be playing on! shame shame.

[sk82712]

Honestly, I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm?

Post it on PBN.

Wish i was back in the states so I could shoot some ball....Not to mention play.

-Adam

[SquareOne]

great work! #8 is out, yet appears to be playing on! shame shame.

lol... that's my boy there. He's not playing on at that point. When the ref didn't check him and he wiped it clean with his tank, that's another story! It's paintball though, you're only hit when a ref sees the hit.

I love the finished product on all your shots, great processing

Thanks!

Hey Rob, great work!
Thanks Mike. We need to see more of your stuff on here!

Post it on PBN.

Wish i was back in the states so I could shoot some ball....Not to mention play.

-Adam

Come on back any time! :)

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Amazing stuff Rob, after all the years I photographed you as a player I never realized you also had this much talent as a photographer. I think you have found your place in the sport much as I have

I am really impressed with your work considering that you are relatively new at paintball photography. I think all the years you played gave you an understanding of the game that has helped you excel as a photographer.

Now you only need to start shooting scenario events to see how hard paintball photography can be

See you on the sidelines my friend :)

[SquareOne]

Amazing stuff Rob, after all the years I photographed you as a player I never realized you also had this much talent as a photographer. I think you have found your place in the sport much as I have

I am really impressed with your work considering that you are relatively new at paintball photography. I think all the years you played gave you an understanding of the game that has helped you excel as a photographer.

Now you only need to start shooting scenario events to see how hard paintball photography can be

See you on the sidelines my friend :)

Probably the biggest compliment I've ever been given! Now let's clear some room on the pages of the magazines for some of my photos Lord V! lol.

But seriously, to have the recognition of someone who I've respected forever and who's done this more than anyone, that kind of legitimizes my efforts. I know that I'll be back next season and I can't wait for it, and yes Gary I'll shoot some scenario! I have no excuse to miss the UWL at SC in Jan. It's like 5 minutes from my house! lol.

-Rob

[PaintballPhotography.com]

The quality of your work legitimizes your efforts...

I will be at the UWL for Jungle Magazine so I will see you there. Since this is scenario paintball and there are no sidelines you will be among the players so I recommend you wear something bright so you will not get shot too much.

You will be surprised how few photographers will be at this event and there are no side lines full of point and shoot running man photographers getting in your way :lol:

[titaniumsportz]

wow! just love the first one......the pp are dead on! very sick!

Yeah The master is right you should try shooting scenario event.

Keep shooting buddy..... just love your work and you are very talented buddy!

[mriehle1]

Great shots!

[SquareOne]

wow! just love the first one......the pp are dead on! very sick!

Yeah The master is right you should try shooting scenario event.

Keep shooting buddy..... just love your work and you are very talented buddy!
Thanks Jeff! You gotta bring me along as a second shooter next time you're doing some Skate board shots! I really want to give that a go!

[Echo63]

1 and 3 are awesome (obviously a bit of PP work done to them though)

I wonder how something like #8 would look if you did a selective colouring on just the paintballs spilling out of the hopper

or someone getting hit, with just the splatter in colour.

[SquareOne]

1 and 3 are awesome (obviously a bit of PP work done to them though)

I wonder how something like #8 would look if you did a selective colouring on just the paintballs spilling out of the hopper

or someone getting hit, with just the splatter in colour.

Not a whole lot done in photo 3... but photo 1 isn't PP at all! ;)

As for selective coloring... I just find selective coloring to be a bore most of the time. It rarely impresses me in sports. Just my opinion. I think that I've seen it done poorly more than I've seen it done well. It always borders on the "cheesy" side. So I tend to stay away from it.

It also might be because I tried to do it all the time when I first started to shoot, ex:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3079552126_d5d0b040c2_o.jpg

[Mike Deep]

It isn't professional until you add an 8-stop vignette in post.

[SquareOne]

It isn't professional until you add an 8-stop vignette in post.
lol... so true Mike... so true!:mrgreen:

[engine3photo]

So the annual Toys 4 Tots event came around again. This reminds me that another year of paintball has passed here in So Cal. It just so happened that it was another ugly day to shoot. Here are my favorites from the event:

1. So over the top... but I love it. The ref (volunteer) was trying to do anything to get us to shoot him all day. Once I captured this one I knew that I was going to edit it like this:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4188788545_3696b84297_o.jpg



Love the edit. I can practically hear a cackling voice going "unlimited power!" Great stuff all around.

[Tyler's Mom]

WOw those are amazing

[jmurph]

3 is my favorite! I dunno why but I really like it

[SquareOne]

WOw those are amazing
Thank you!

Love the edit. I can practically hear a cackling voice going "unlimited power!" Great stuff all around.
lol. Nice.

3 is my favorite! I dunno why but I really like it

Thanks it's one of my favs as well!