Lacrosse in the Rain

[stphoto]

Spring outdoor sports in upstate New York can go from March snow to April showers. While I got soaked photographing this game, the photos came out great. All taken with a Nikon D500 and Sigma 120-300mm f/3.8 Sport lens. Cropped as needed.

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1/1000s, f/2.8, ISO 4500, EV +0.3, 300mm (450mm DX)

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1/800s, f/2.8, ISO 5000, EV +0.3, 170mm (255mm DX)

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1/800s, f/2.8, ISO 6400, EV +0.3, 170mm (255mm DX)

Note: I used a Altura Photo Professional Rain Cover to protect the camera.

 

[...Daniel...]

Cool images!
I really like the last one with the watersplash

 

[rick_reno]

In rain like that I’d be wearing scuba gear. Great shots.

 

[Allan]

Like Daniel I think 3 is the best - everyone got soaked. What did you use to protect your camera gear?

 

[stphoto]

Like Daniel I think 3 is the best - everyone got soaked. What did you use to protect your camera gear?

An Altura Photo Professional Rain Cover

 

[Allan]

Looks like a good cover and not expensive either.

 

[stphoto]

Looks like a good cover and not expensive either.

It does not cover a lens longer than a 70-200 though. Have not found it a problem when using the Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 as it is a very rugged lens. Keeps the camera dry and with easy access to the controls.

 

[Randy]

WELL DONE
great lens

 

[F15Todd]

Nice job Scott, love to see sports in the rain and your third should shows that great.

 

[bett]

I agree with the above comments in that the last shot is great!

 

[Naptown]

I've baked and frozen shooting lax. Nice shots.