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Discussion in 'Sports Photography' started by eng45ine, Apr 9, 2007.

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  1. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    The weather was a bit cool, but the light was sweet for the most part. All images taken with D2H and 300mm f/2.8 AF-S VR handheld.

    1/6000th second @ f/4 ISO 400 -0.7 eV
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    1/6000th second @ f/4 ISO 400 -0.7 eV with TC-14E II
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    1/6400th second @ f/4 ISO 400 -0.7 eV with TC-14E II
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    1/5000th second @ f/4 ISO 400 -0.7 eV with TC-14E II
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    1/2500th second @ f/4 ISO 400 -1.0 eV with TC-14E II and shot through a chainlink backstop
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    eng45ine, Apr 9, 2007
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  2. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    All I can say is WOW.


    You and Randy are going to make me want to give this up...
     
    niknd501, Apr 9, 2007
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  3. sonuj2

    sonuj2

    2,222
    May 11, 2006
    Naperville, IL
    Great shots Frank! You are really putting your new toy to work to its full potential and the shots are just WOW!!! The first one is especially very sharp, great color and composition. The expression and sharpness on the last one is priceless. Well done my friend!!
     
    sonuj2, Apr 9, 2007
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  4. Tomerrifc

    Tomerrifc

    1,474
    Aug 4, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Frank,

    WOW! Crisp, clean, sharp, and outstanding colors. My favorite is the last one. Good shooting there my friend!
     
    Tomerrifc, Apr 9, 2007
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  5. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks guys, you know, I always beat myself up because I try to get something technically pleasing. Well, while these aren't SI quality, I am pleased with my results for the most part. I tried so hard to pay attention to my settings and I had to be conscious of the passing clouds the covered my sweet ambient lighting. I was particularly pleased with the results when shooting with the TC. Today was good, I hope the next time brings me a bit closer to my goals. Thanks much for the kind words.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 9, 2007
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  6. Jeff Mims

    Jeff Mims

    4,335
    May 25, 2005
    Mississippi
    Great images Frank! I like #2, and #5 the best. All are very sharp, and good. I just like the bokeh on #2, and the facial expression on #5 the best!
    Looks like a sweet lens in the hands of a good photographer!
     
    Jeff Mims, Apr 9, 2007
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  7. senna

    senna

    3,003
    Jan 6, 2007
    San Jose Ca.
    Frank these are great images. Makes you apriciate the efort that goes into throwing that ball like these guys do.:smile:
     
    senna, Apr 9, 2007
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  8. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    These are soooo good Frank, WOW!
     
    Frits, Apr 9, 2007
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  9. Terri French

    Terri French Subscribing Member

    16,633
    May 5, 2005
    Idaho
    Frank,
    You are so good at this. These are just spectacular.
     
    Terri French, Apr 9, 2007
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  10. Randy

    Randy Subscribing Member

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    May 11, 2006
    superb Frank
    great faces and wonderful exposures, nice & smooth
     
    Randy, Apr 10, 2007
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  11. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks everyone, on the recommendation of many, I am shooting handheld rather than on a monopod. I had some real nice light for shooting this game, but some clouds rolled in late. Looking forward to my next outing.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 10, 2007
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  12. Randy

    Randy Subscribing Member

    39,824
    May 11, 2006

    wow what muscles u must be getting
    I don't like a mono for baseball but I suspect my new sigma 300/2.8 will kill me handheld for bb

    tonight is it's 1st outing, a 6pm soccer game, and i'll use a mono for sure since soccer action is a little more predictable
     
    Randy, Apr 10, 2007
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  13. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Excellent great job nice to have some good light to work with. My only question is why handheld and not with a monopod, just curious
     
    mike mac, Apr 10, 2007
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  14. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Some have commented to shoot handheld for birding because it allows for a more fluid movement while following the action. I am not shooting an entire game handheld these days, but I am giving handheld shooting more opportunity. The lens is a bit too heavy to shoot handheld for long periods of time, I have to admit.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 10, 2007
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  15. Jeff Mims

    Jeff Mims

    4,335
    May 25, 2005
    Mississippi
    You're shooting handheld with a 300? Were these shots handheld? I just assumed you used a monopod.
     
    Jeff Mims, Apr 10, 2007
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  16. Randy

    Randy Subscribing Member

    39,824
    May 11, 2006
    it's not possible for me to swing any cam/lens combo on a mono from home to 2nd or 1st to capture a ground ball...
    for soccer/fb/lacrosse where the action is more predictable a mono is ok if the lens is heavy
     
    Randy, Apr 10, 2007
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  17. topher04r1

    topher04r1 Guest

    love that prime !
     
    topher04r1, Apr 10, 2007
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  18. SamIAM

    SamIAM

    1,920
    May 4, 2006
    Alpharetta, GA
    Superb. Great Images indeed.
     
    SamIAM, Apr 10, 2007
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  19. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks everyone....and yes, the lens does get heavy after a while. I shoot from a monopod for most of the game, but shooting handheld for a while does yield some nice results.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 10, 2007
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  20. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,902
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    WOW, Frank! Handheld with that big ol lens?! I can't hold my 300mm f4 for more than 5 min without shaking! I do like the way you handled the lighting and contrast. Liked the expressions on those pitcher's faces too! Is this a minor league or pros? I don't know anything at all about baseball! With photos like these, I'm glad I have you for a teacher, coach, mentor, and friend!
     
    cajun angel, Apr 10, 2007
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