Formula 1? Nope... Cricket! [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

gmen

20th of June 2005 (Mon), 12:54

No sign of dodgy tyres, disgruntled fans and blame-mongering - just some good old-fashioned leather on willow from the weekend.

Facing up to some off-spin...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch007.jpg

Playing one delicately around the corner...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch005.jpg

You need to keep on your toes in this game...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch004.jpg

Where did that one go?...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch006.jpg

Here comes a pacey delivery...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch003.jpg

A textbook cover drive...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch002.jpg

Is that out? Yes it is...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch001.jpg

Sizing one up for the big heave...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ch008.jpg

etaf

20th of June 2005 (Mon), 12:57

great stuff

KartGirlsMom

20th of June 2005 (Mon), 13:11

Wonderful photos. But does anyone really understand cricket?

MazerRakhm

20th of June 2005 (Mon), 13:19

Wonderful photos. But does anyone really understand cricket?

I'm sure across the pond where he is they do! I'm still a bit fuzzy on it though...

Then again I still have a problem understanding the need for the dropped third strike rule in baseball.

eos-rob-uk

20th of June 2005 (Mon), 16:39

Well those shots just sum up the appeal of the game, you have done a marvellous job, gmen. they make me want to stretch out on a deck chair and applaud in a polite manner.

RoB B

Moppie

20th of June 2005 (Mon), 23:39

Marvelous shot that! Yes, Marvelous.

Skip Souza

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 00:35

gmen, those are great shots.
Such action, concentration and emotion.
That does it. I've gotta learn more about that game.
Oh, by the way. The photos are technically subperb.

khiemluu

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 00:49

Mate, those shots capture the emotion of the game spledidly!

Yeah it's pretty much one of the top national sports here down under, although at the moment it's a sad state of affairs for the Aussie circketers......hammered in the 20/20, beaten by an English county side, beaten by the lowest rank team in the world in a 1 dayer (AUS is 1st), heartbreaking loss in 1 dayer against you Poms!, one of our top players suspended for getting drunk before a match...our fastest bowler injured!....where will it end??? :cry:

Gmen, ok now your turn to rub our noses in it..:)

It's ok, we'll retain the Ashes and all will be rosy again... :D ...i hope....

Khiem.

Skip Souza

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 00:52

Mate, those shots capture the emotion of the game spledidly!

Yeah it's pretty much one of the top national sports here down under, although at the moment it's a sad state of affairs for the Aussie circketers......hammered in the 20/20, beaten by an English county side, beaten by the lowest rank team in the world in a 1 dayer (AUS is 1st), heartbreaking loss in 1 dayer against you Poms!, one of our top players suspended for getting drunk before a match...our fastest bowler injured!....where will it end??? :cry:

Gmen, ok now your turn to rub our noses in it..:)

It's ok, we'll retain the Ashes and all will be rosy again... :D ...i hope....

Khiem.

Was that in English?:lol: :lol: :lol:

khiemluu

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 04:05

The Australian cricket team are having a less than ideal time touring England...hehe :D

Zeke

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 06:10

Wonderful photos. But does anyone really understand cricket?

It's really simple.

What's so hard to understand about a game that can go for 5 days, end in a draw and still be exciting? :p

dewmuw

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 06:23

Great shots mate - although the guy in #1 needs to move his feet more! :)

What lens were you using?

PhotosGuy

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 09:08

Was that in English?:D:D Such a diverse group we have!

OK, so what the hell is a "Sticky wicket"? (Not some sort of porn I trust?) :D

D4VE

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 09:14

The Australian cricket team are having a less than ideal time touring England...hehe :D

Yes mate, unlucky. My dads been watching it, and enjoying it aswell I should add. :D

Can't say I follow it myslef, but those are great shots :)

Dave_G

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 11:38

Wonderful photos. But does anyone really understand cricket?

hahaha

of course we do!

great pics.

gmen

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 12:35

Great shots mate - although the guy in #1 needs to move his feet more! :)
What lens were you using?
Somehow the guy in question hit 172! I don't think the opposition were very good, however, as they were subsequently bowled out for 38 chasing a target of 402!

These were shot with the 300mm f/2.8 + 2x extender...

eos-rob-uk

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 12:35

getting beat by low class sides, bad team perfomance, as a fan of English cricket, been there, done that and bought the T shirt. only diffence is the Aussies will be back on top form soon and not a laughing stock for over a decade.

Rant over.

Again well done for capturing the essential spirit of the game. Love to see more of your work.

RoB B

xstrio

21st of June 2005 (Tue), 17:42

[QUOTE=gmen]Somehow the guy in question hit 172! I don't think the opposition were very good, however, as they were subsequently bowled out for 38 chasing a target of 402!

QUOTE]

sounds like england v bangladesh today, we thrashed em