Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images)

Croasdail · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

Trying to keep things fresh, I am always looking for way to keep things new and interesting. The bad news is I had already shot 2 basketball games Saturday - but this game had a start time of 10:30 pm - so I couldn't resist at least trying. It has been 20 years since I shot hockey in Montreal while living up there. I had forgotten how cold the camera gets after 2 hours - at 1 am. Anyway.... here is my first try back doing hockey after a very long break.... let me know what you all think. Cheers.

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cking2 · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

Good Shots Mark,

I Like shot number 4 the best. What Lens did you use a 70-200 f2.8?

Rick

QUASIPHOTO · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

OK so these are very nice as usuall from you. Did you shoot these through the glass or above the glass, or do they have a photographers area without glass, and you take your chances on getting hit by the puck?
I'm guessing that you shot these in RAW? Excellent color balance. Very good focus also. I know as much about hockey as I do soccer. Hockey is just colder

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billshack · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

FABULOUS shots. Looks like you had great lighting too. Please DO tell what lens?

fslshooter · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

WOW! These are better than good -- they're superb! Another sport mastered -- well done, Mark!

danphoto1 · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

Great job I like your timing and ideas

liza · 29th of January 2006 (Sun)

Nice, clean shots. You'd never know you hadn't shot this sport in a while. The color is just excellent.

Alan Dye · 30th of January 2006 (Mon)

Very Well Done, Nice Captures!

Croasdail · 30th of January 2006 (Mon)

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OK so these are very nice as usuall from you. Did you shoot these through the glass or above the glass, or do they have a photographers area without glass, and you take your chances on getting hit by the puck?
I'm guessing that you shot these in RAW? Excellent color balance. Very good focus also. I know as much about hockey as I do soccer. Hockey is just colder .

These are over the glass. These guys play in a local public arena and the glass is in horrible shape...wasn't even going to go there. They have a viewing area on one side so I went about 4 rows up and found some unobstructed sightlines to shoot. Probably one of the best pieces of advice gave me was to not try to cover the entire game - consentrate only on what I can capture really well. It's better to have 10 really good shots then 50 so-so shots. I am learning to ignore stuff that is really cool but I am not in position to capture. Anyway... thanks for the comments.

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I Like shot number 4 the best. What Lens did you use a 70-200 f2.8?

Rick - these were shot with my new 3rd required appendage... my Sigma 120-300 f.28. I don't leave home without it. The more I shoot it... I wonder how I shot without it.

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WOW! These are better than good -- they're superb! Another sport mastered -- well done, Mark!

Jerry....mastered... I think not... but I got a start at least. I am really looking forward Baseball... that one I do want to master this year as I think I finally have the equipment I need to do that one.

BillShack, Liza, Allen, and Dan... thanks all for looking and commenting. I only wish these games were at more reasonable hours - I would like to shoot it more. Cheers.

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Croasdail Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6,588 IMAGE EDITING OK	Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) Trying to keep things fresh, I am always looking for way to keep things new and interesting. The bad news is I had already shot 2 basketball games Saturday - but this game had a start time of 10:30 pm - so I couldn't resist at least trying. It has been 20 years since I shot hockey in Montreal while living up there. I had forgotten how cold the camera gets after 2 hours - at 1 am. Anyway.... here is my first try back doing hockey after a very long break.... let me know what you all think. Cheers. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 __________________ Mark Its by knowing and mastering all the rules that you learn which ones you can break.

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cking2 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Liberty, MO Posts: 403 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) Good Shots Mark, I Like shot number 4 the best. What Lens did you use a 70-200 f2.8? Rick __________________ Rick King Gear List Here

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QUASIPHOTO Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 719 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) OK so these are very nice as usuall from you. Did you shoot these through the glass or above the glass, or do they have a photographers area without glass, and you take your chances on getting hit by the puck? I'm guessing that you shot these in RAW? Excellent color balance. Very good focus also. I know as much about hockey as I do soccer. Hockey is just colder . __________________ Canon 20D w/Grip, 70-200 f2.8L IS USM, 24-70 f2.8L USM, 17-85 USM, 85 f1.8 USM, 1.4 TC, 580EX, manfrotto monopod, Omnibounce www.flickr.com/photos/quasiphoto

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fslshooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DeLand, Florida Posts: 1,469	Re: Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) WOW! These are better than good -- they're superb! Another sport mastered -- well done, Mark! __________________ Jerry ~ Baseball is a game where only defensive players handle the ball and offensive players who hit successfully in only one third of their at bats are among the best in the sport. Baseball Shooting Tips \|++\| www.jerryhalephotography.com

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danphoto1 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 498	Re: Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) Great job I like your timing and ideas

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liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) Nice, clean shots. You'd never know you hadn't shot this sport in a while. The color is just excellent.

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Alan Dye Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest US Posts: 594 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Trying a little hockey - UNC vs Duke Hockey (many images) Very Well Done, Nice Captures! __________________ Canon 7D, Canon 40D Tokina 28-70 AT-X 287 Pro SV,Sigma 120-300 f2.8 HSM EX, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM EX