Ice Hockey

[Inspired Photography]

Hi All,

I don't recall ever sharing anything in the sports forum previously, so here goes!



I am getting really into sports shooting, so go hard. That;s the only way i learn!

Rob

[Tau]

Can you give me some tips on shooting ice hockey? I'm going to my first match tomorrow!

[KIPAX]

Ditto .. first time Sunday
I am taking 70-200 2.8 .. and shooting from stands as everyone else seems to do... is that long enough?

[Inspired Photography]

Originally Posted by Tau

Can you give me some tips on shooting ice hockey? I'm going to my first match tomorrow!

Ahaha... sorry mate not really I don't know enough about it myself!

WB and exposure were probably my biggest hassles, then i just had to content with keeping people in my frame who insisted on moving all the time! The nerve

Originally Posted by KIPAX

Ditto .. first time Sunday
I am taking 70-200 2.8 .. and shooting from stands as everyone else seems to do... is that long enough?

I was shooting with my 70-200 from right on the side, with my 20D. So i am not sure if it would be long enough from the stands. I have never tried it however. Over here in Aus (not exactly the land of winter sports), we have nets around the rink, not plexiglass, so i think it would keep focusing on the nets from that sort of distance.

Originally Posted by emurph2

Hey Rob, I think this is an awesome capture of the action! Love it! I just see a bit of red cast, especially on the boards, that you might want to fix. Really great shot though!

Thanks! Yeah i noticed the red cast. WB was my biggest issue.

Originally Posted by superdiver

Funny, you wre ready to be critiqued, but now you need to give a lesson....this is a GREAT shot. I LOVe the timming...

I can hear the player saying, "GET OUT OF MY HOUSE"....not that I ever said anything like that whilst playing defense....LMAO...I LOVE a good hit on the pretty boy offensive skaters....LOL

Thanks. The timing was more chance than anything I admit...

Thanks for looking.

Rob

[emurph2]

Hey Rob, I think this is an awesome capture of the action! Love it! I just see a bit of red cast, especially on the boards, that you might want to fix. Really great shot though!

[Dave Page]

Kipax where you shooting buddy?

[KIPAX]

Originally Posted by Dave Page

Kipax where you shooting buddy?

You should be able to guess easy enuff given the location

Blackburn Hawks vs Sheffield Spartans.. Its only 15-20 minutes drive to the arena.. Taking wife and kids who also never been.

Don't know what to do.. I have been told no problem taking pics from the seats.. I don't even know if the angle will be good enough to get over the glass. Do they have photo areas?

From the seats will I get anything with 70-200 ?


PS just looked through yours properly... How impressed am I had glanced before but had a proper look... Your obviously on the bench area.. have you ever bene to blackburn arena?

[Dave Page]

To be honest mate I havent shot in Blackburn Im only guessing here but be prepared to get into the ISO 1600 territory.

Im not a big fan of shooting from the seats I do prefer to be on the bench lots more choice of style of pics and emotions, facial expressions. Warm ups will start 40 mins before face offs and are a great chance to get some good shots they last 20 mins.

I have a feeling Blackburn may well welcome a good snapper at games Im not sure they have one. Always worth asking but you might just get a chance on the bench.

Also be impressed by the speed of the game this is the third tieir of UK hockey, bit like the Vauxhall Conference, so although it will seem quick to a newbie, in the whole scheme of things its about 25% pace....but thats 90% quicker than football hahaha

Good luck if you use canon AWB will do a great job and dont forget to compensate 2 thirds a stop to allow for the ice....Im looking forward to seeing the results!

Dave

[superdiver]

Funny, you wre ready to be critiqued, but now you need to give a lesson....this is a GREAT shot. I LOVe the timming...

I can hear the player saying, "GET OUT OF MY HOUSE"....not that I ever said anything like that whilst playing defense....LMAO...I LOVE a good hit on the pretty boy offensive skaters....LOL

[KIPAX]

So ok with auto white balance? do you meter off anything? shooting manual I usual get a reading off the grass.. I kinda guessed iso 1600 would be the case... 2.8 and will probably start at 1/320 and chimp

There is someone who seems to do it regular for the blackburn team.. (http://www.natark.co.uk/Hockey.htm) I have emailed him as a matter of manners but theres been no response as yet.

I will try and get early enough for warmups so I can at least test a few settings... ta

[Dave Page]

if you get 1/320 then Merry Xmas mate! haha

All I would say is get plenty of light in its easy to get dirty murky pics indoors, get lots of light in, or as much as you can.

And remember if you dont ask for shooters permission you wont get it, chances are pro kit, looking a pro you might be surprised with answer!

And remember if you do get rinkside with no plexi dont be a hero!....Pucks really do hurt, but not as much as stick blades!

[KIPAX]

Just had a response form the guy who does it regular there and he seems ok with me having a go... i feel better for contacting him .... but dont his shots look like there from above....

[BassBiggieD]

try cropping the action a bit more


and brighten up the image a little bit

[Dave Page]

I agree mate I think they are taken from the stands too, just slightly above. Each building is different, Im sure you will work it out. Have fun, after all its what its all about!

[symes]

try from the sin bin...and I dont like the crop at all...the original is miles better..

cheers,