A spot of Hockey, Rugger and Footy from the weekend...

gmen · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

A quick random selection of dooberries from the weekend.

Some jolly hockey sticks for starters..

...and a bit more for good measure...

Some autumnal rugby action...

...and on a burst over for a try...

So do you reckon this is a foul on the poor old 'keeper...

...the ref didn't... and the result was a controversial goal...

Talking of goalies, here's one in action...

...and an "I've spotted the photographer" type cele to finish. Wish they were all like this...

Cheers!

---- Gavin

Tall_Paul_2000 · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

Strewth Mr Ellis!

Fantastic, loving the back and side lighting too - haven't looked at the exif data, however assuming you were shooting in manual you can definitely see the benefits of using a handheld meter!!

And the challenge looks fair to me on that keeper. Don't tell me he complained to the ref!?

nippon24 · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

Ah Gmen, the quality of your work never ceases to amaze! (And football's a man's game - that challenge looks ok to me!)
Kenny

gmen · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tall_Paul_2000

Strewth Mr Ellis!

Fantastic, loving the back and side lighting too - haven't looked at the exif data, however assuming you were shooting in manual you can definitely see the benefits of using a handheld meter!!

And the challenge looks fair to me on that keeper. Don't tell me he complained to the ref!?

Cheers Paul. Funnily enough I forgot to pack my meter on Saturday... so, yep all in manual, and used the grass/astroturf as the basis for the settings.

Hope your weekend's shooting went well.

---- Gavin

Hydro · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

Just outstanding!

Tall_Paul_2000 · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

Forgot to pack the meter? That sounds like something that I would do!

I assume that you treated the grass as a grey card and went from there? Or was there some jiggery pokery going on before dialling the setting in?

Weekend's shooting was interesting - hockey went well, light was good too and it was a fantastic game!

Rugby was a nightmare - no light and the team I was covering got played off the park! Still, part of the learning process and had to go hunting for pics! Did manage to get a few "stock" type pictures though for future reference.

Editor was pleased with the photos and wants to use 3 of them on Friday I think. So all in all a good result.

Anyway, great pics (again!)!!

superdiver · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

They are all great, imagine that...LOL

What I found really cool is how the truff from the hockey is in focus and tels you exaclty how small the DOF you have is...paper thin...!

Wonderful stuff man!

gmen · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

While I'm passing, here are a couple of hoops pics from the weekend as well:

That's gotta be thwunkage...

...followed by two points...

---- Gavin

DwightMcCann · 6th of November 2006 (Mon)

Phew, you mean that surgery on the keeper was LEGAL? Lovely, lovely images, particularly those hockey shots!

gmen · 7th of November 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nippon24

Ah Gmen, the quality of your work never ceases to amaze! (And football's a man's game - that challenge looks ok to me!)
Kenny

Many thanks Kenny! And, yep, it's a man's game alright... especially when Brentwood Town clash with Romford

---- Gavin

Nick C. · 7th of November 2006 (Tue)

Ha, that keeper shot had me laughing. Poor bugger. He's clearly not impressed in the next photo.

musicmate · 7th of November 2006 (Tue)

brilliant images Gavin i really like the keeper in midair shot.

Steve

1980dude · 7th of November 2006 (Tue)

wow gmen these pictures are so sharpe. Can you tell what set up you were using?

PhotosGuy · 7th of November 2006 (Tue)

Great work, Gavin. The expression of concentration on the face of the goalie in the air is excellent!
(Or maybe he's thinking, "This is going to hurt?")

gmen · 13th of November 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydro

Just outstanding!

Cheers Hydro!

---- Gavin

6th of November 2006 (Mon)	#1
gmen Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 4,345	A spot of Hockey, Rugger and Footy from the weekend... A quick random selection of dooberries from the weekend. Some jolly hockey sticks for starters.. ...and a bit more for good measure... Some autumnal rugby action... ...and on a burst over for a try... So do you reckon this is a foul on the poor old 'keeper... ...the ref didn't... and the result was a controversial goal... Talking of goalies, here's one in action... ...and an "I've spotted the photographer" type cele to finish. Wish they were all like this... Cheers! ---- Gavin __________________ TGSPhoto Editorial Sports Photography \| TGS Blog \| TGS Twitter \| TGS Sportsshooter \| TGS Tweets \| TGS Facebook \| LinkedIn

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Tall_Paul_2000 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West, UK Posts: 919 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A spot of Hockey, Rugger and Footy from the weekend... Strewth Mr Ellis! Fantastic, loving the back and side lighting too - haven't looked at the exif data, however assuming you were shooting in manual you can definitely see the benefits of using a handheld meter!! And the challenge looks fair to me on that keeper. Don't tell me he complained to the ref!? __________________ My Gear My Portfolio and Website

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Tall_Paul_2000 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West, UK Posts: 919 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A spot of Hockey, Rugger and Footy from the weekend... Forgot to pack the meter? That sounds like something that I would do! I assume that you treated the grass as a grey card and went from there? Or was there some jiggery pokery going on before dialling the setting in? Weekend's shooting was interesting - hockey went well, light was good too and it was a fantastic game! Rugby was a nightmare - no light and the team I was covering got played off the park! Still, part of the learning process and had to go hunting for pics! Did manage to get a few "stock" type pictures though for future reference. Editor was pleased with the photos and wants to use 3 of them on Friday I think. So all in all a good result. Anyway, great pics (again!)!! __________________ My Gear My Portfolio and Website

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superdiver Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ketchikan Alaska Posts: 9,831 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A spot of Hockey, Rugger and Footy from the weekend... They are all great, imagine that...LOL What I found really cool is how the truff from the hockey is in focus and tels you exaclty how small the DOF you have is...paper thin...! Wonderful stuff man! __________________ 40D, davidalbertsonphotography.com Newbie still learning

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Nick C. Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,356 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A spot of Hockey, Rugger and Footy from the weekend... Ha, that keeper shot had me laughing. Poor bugger. He's clearly not impressed in the next photo. __________________ Nick

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