You nailed the exposure. Kid is in the shade, outfield still in sunlight. And you didn't overexpose the outfield. Great shot! I'm green with envy.
Hey Jim, thanks so much for looking and taking the time to comment. You are much too kind. It was pure luck.
eng45ine said:
Wow, now that is a nice shot. The image has it all and what great bokeh. You definately nailed that shot Ty....excellant.
Thanks Frank, I guess I get lucky every now and then. :smile:
Peter G said:
Yeah, super angle on the shot, Ty. Looks like he's bearing down right on top of you. Great bokeh on the shot too.
Hey Peter, thanks a bunch. This angle has become my signature for the most part. I always go after the pitcher as one of the first things I do when I get to the field. Thanks for looking.
MrDalgof said:
I love it. What a great shot. You can tell he's really driving the pitch with his legs by how far he's stepping toward home. His left thigh is parallel to the mound and right knee is almost touching it! I bet he's got a nice high leg kick too. If possible, a burst angled from the 3rd base side could be one that would really highlight his impressive mechanics.
Hey Chris, thanks so much for looking. I love your idea about the angle from 3rd base. I have shot from that side of the field but not a whole lot of the pitchers. I'll give it a shot next time out.
Here's that leg kick, you were right, he gets it way up there.
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Mitchell said:
Ty, this is a great shot. Non-photographers will look at shots like these and just think they are nice. Photo geeks like us really appreciate the skill involve in properly exposing this shot. You nailed it!!
Hey Mitch, thanks a bunch. I agree that the way we view images is indeed different form how normal people look at them. I have become so sick with it that I look at images and start to try and figure out the shooters angle and how I might be able to utilize their approach. There is just so much to learn and even more in remembering to apply it to situations.
Rich Gibson said:
Woo Hoo! That's my alma mater. I graduated in June 1960 (a long time ago in a galaxy far far away!). In those days it was an all boy school of about 5000 students. During my freshman year it was not uncommon to have fist fights in the halls. Lane would usually win a lion's share of the public school city championships because of the large pool to draw from. My senior year the front line of the football team averaged 210# end to end and 232# tackle to tackle (incredible back then). The city Championship between the publlic schools (Lane Tech) and the Catholic Champion was held at Soldier's Field and had an attendance of over 104,000. A great time to be a teen ager!
Thanks for bringing back some pleasant memories.
Hey Rich, WOW! I am so glad that this image brings back fond memories for you. That is really cool. Jeez 1960, I was in diapers. :smile: When I get a chance I'm going to go over and shoot an image of the school for you.
Oldtime said:
Nice intensity --youi caught it well
Thanks Mark, much appreciated.
4labs said:
Thanks Eric, much appreciated.
Seth said:
Thanks Seth, much appreciated. Thanks for looking.