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Youth Baseball Series I

Discussion in 'Sports Photography' started by mike mac, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Yesterday was the only sunny day for the past few and from the looks of this noreater rippign through the next week also. We shot openign day of a Clubs babseball season where the teams from the same club faced each other this involved all age groups. I find it very challenging to shoot with sun due to shadows and changing exposure as the play moves across the field, I woudl rather shoot cloudy days anytime.
    Here are some shots mostly with the D2X and 300 2.8 unless noted then thye are with the D200 and the 70-200 with 1.4 tele
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    A few of the girls
    #1 D200
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    #3 D200
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    mike mac, Apr 15, 2007
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  2. 4labs

    4labs

    2,667
    Apr 8, 2005
    New York/North Carolina
    Fantastic as always...
     
    4labs, Apr 15, 2007
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  3. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    Simply awesome as always but I just love this photo....Love the face

    Great work Mike

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    niknd501, Apr 15, 2007
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  4. topher04r1

    topher04r1 Guest

    1 and 4 are my favorite..... what f stop are you shootin with here mike ........im going to take a guess and say ..... f4 ?
     
    topher04r1, Apr 15, 2007
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  5. Tomerrifc

    Tomerrifc

    1,474
    Aug 4, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Hey Mike,

    You see that's what I'm talking about, rhythm. Man, you're on FIRE! All ball in the action shots. And I totally agree with Rod that #7 is priceless!
     
    Tomerrifc, Apr 15, 2007
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  6. Randy

    Randy Subscribing Member

    40,080
    May 11, 2006
    Awesome !
     
    Randy, Apr 15, 2007
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  7. Oldtime

    Oldtime

    2,166
    Jul 5, 2006
    Durham, NC
    Sweet Shots
     
    Oldtime, Apr 15, 2007
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  8. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    lolol
    Those little guys and gals are just precious. Expressions galore.
    Boy I could caption them all.
    Great work Mike
    Some of those faces are so funny I wonder how you could push the shutter from laughing.
     
    Gale, Apr 15, 2007
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  9. sonuj2

    sonuj2

    2,223
    May 11, 2006
    Naperville, IL
    Fantastic shots as usual, all of them. I have already said before and I will say it again, your shots are a treat to the eyes ..... color, composition, sharpness and timing are always spot-on. If I may ask you a question .... what is your typical keeper rate Mike? I also noticed that the contrast on the 300 2.8 is much better than the 70-200, just an observation.
     
    sonuj2, Apr 15, 2007
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  10. Jeff Mims

    Jeff Mims

    4,335
    May 25, 2005
    Mississippi
    Outstanding shots...as usual! I agree with the others, #7 is priceless!

    I know if there were a photographer making shots like that when my kids were playing little league...I would have bought plenty!
     
    Jeff Mims, Apr 15, 2007
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  11. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Thanks Eric
     
    mike mac, Apr 15, 2007
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  12. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Absolutely rock solid shooting. Who doesn't love seeing tight, tack sharp images of kids like this. Simply great!
     
    eng45ine, Apr 15, 2007
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  13. MCN Photo

    MCN Photo Guest

    Tack sharp is the word, never ever sell that lens. Very very nice.

    Regards
    Mark
     
    MCN Photo, Apr 16, 2007
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  14. kwork

    kwork

    1,894
    Jun 8, 2006
    NC
    Being a coach, I love #6.
    2-hands, head down, look it into the glove.
    All of them are great shots.
     
    kwork, Apr 16, 2007
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  15. Peter G

    Peter G

    1,921
    May 2, 2006
    Bellevue, WA.
    As always, just flat out unreal good shots, Mike! Thanks for sharing.
     
    Peter G, Apr 16, 2007
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  16. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan Subscribing Member

    18,432
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Hey Mike, this the first time I've looked a this forum. Your series of shots here are nothing less than spectacular.

    Louie
     
    Louis Champan, Apr 16, 2007
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  17. nuccifamily

    nuccifamily

    3,122
    Jun 27, 2006
    Pueblo, Colorado
    Incredible! Your work is inspiring.
     
    nuccifamily, Apr 16, 2007
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  18. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Hey all
    Thanks so much for all the kind words, I sure love shooting the youth sports so pure and they play cause they love it. I have several more series to post. Hope you dont get sick of them
     
    mike mac, Apr 16, 2007
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  19. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    Mike you can post til the cows come home and we will not get tired of them..
     
    niknd501, Apr 16, 2007
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