One fast sport
Oct 13, 2015 07:24:23 #
Never been to a hockey game before and wondered what lens to bring. Finally went with an 85mm f/1.8, because it was one of the fastest lens I have. Yeh! Didn't bring a zoom. This photo is a good example (I think) of using manual focus, because left alone, the camer would focus on the net in front of the skaters. I also kept my shutter speed @ 1/500th or higher. ISO around 6400 if I remember right. What could I have done better?
Oct 13, 2015 08:44:02 #
Nice shots! Nothing wrong with these at all. To avoid the net the only alternative would be to get further away and use a longer tele.
Oct 13, 2015 09:22:03 #
djtravels wrote:
Never been to a hockey game before and wondered what lens to bring. Finally went with an 85mm f/1.8, because it was one of the fastest lens I have. Yeh! Didn't bring a zoom. This photo is a good example (I think) of using manual focus, because left alone, the camer would focus on the net in front of the skaters. I also kept my shutter speed @ 1/500th or higher. ISO around 6400 if I remember right. What could I have done better?
As a general practice: try to position your camera closer to the net than the distance from the net to the players...same applies to the often smeared and dirty glass through which you must shoot. Hockey is a fast game. I've observed that the best photographers of hockey are former players of the game.
Dave
Oct 13, 2015 10:04:16 #
i would suggest getting in closer, catching an expression on the face of a player, some snow flying off the ice .. something that brings the viewer into the action. There is so much going on in the frame and no payoff for the viewer.
Oct 13, 2015 16:53:58 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Nice shots! Nothing wrong with these at all. To avoid the net the only alternative would be to get further away and use a longer tele.
Thanks and nothing wrong with seeing the netting either, in my opinion. Players are in focus. Appreciate your comment.
Oct 13, 2015 16:56:01 #
Uuglypher wrote:
As a general practice: try to position your camera closer to the net than the distance from the net to the players...same applies to the often smeared and dirty glass through which you must shoot. Hockey is a fast game. I've observed that the best photographers of hockey are former players of the game.
Dave
Dave
Good suggestions. As I said....my first game. Think this one would have handicapped me if I were closer. I'll remember your advise if I go again. Thanks. djt
Oct 13, 2015 16:57:36 #
Good ideas all. Wish I were more mobile than I am. If I go to another game, I'll surly try one of these suggestions. Appreciate your input. djt
Nightski wrote:
i would suggest getting in closer, catching an expression on the face of a player, some snow flying off the ice .. something that brings the viewer into the action. There is so much going on in the frame and no payoff for the viewer.
Oct 14, 2015 12:18:24 #
I don't see any problems with the photo - it is technically correct and accurately depicts the action on the ice. I don't have a problem with seeing the netting in the picture. I think you did very well.
Picture EXIF: 1/800 sec., f3.2, ISO2000, 85mm.
Picture EXIF: 1/800 sec., f3.2, ISO2000, 85mm.
Oct 14, 2015 12:20:50 #
Madman wrote:
I don't see any problems with the photo - it is technically correct and accurately depicts the action on the ice. I don't have a problem with seeing the netting in the picture. I think you did very well.
Picture EXIF: 1/800 sec., f3.2, ISO2000, 85mm.
Picture EXIF: 1/800 sec., f3.2, ISO2000, 85mm.
Thank you. I thought I had the right ideas. Glad you backed that up. djt
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