PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

Having a good year and having fun so far shooting football. I have 6 kids to shoot on Thursdays and Fridays. Now that the monsoons from the huricanes have moved on maybe I can get some of that good lighting again for my early games.

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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Please post some information as to the lens used and the camera settings.

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

Since you asked:

Artist: Paul Roberts
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens: 70-200mm f/2.7
Shot at 200 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Aperture-priority AE, 1/4,000 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Focus: At 17m, with a depth of field of about 78cm, (from about 38cm before the focus point to about 40cm after)
Date: September 11, 2014 5:38:01PM (timezone not specified)
(13 days, 14 hours, 21 minutes ago, assuming image timezone of US Pacific)
File: IMG_8964.JPG
2,913 × 3,046 JPEG (8.9 megapixels)

You're welcome.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Thanks. IMHO, a good sports shot needs a ball and a face. You have both in all three listed shots. The second is my favorite by far as it is the closest (or best crop). All three shots are good. I was wondering about the DOF and that's why I asked for the info. Given the lens and the distance I'd expect you to be from the play action, I understand the DOF obtained. In addition, your ability to catch the moment seems spot on. I was always taught "if you see it, you missed it" and there are some (very frustrating) days where I see too much! Nice job!

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

Thanks for pulling the meta data ED. I am using a Tamron f2.8 DI LD A001. This lens has an amazing bokeh. It is a little slow focusing sometimes in low light if both teams are wearing white. Its nice to get some early games on Thursdays to get some good lighting. I have been shooting in the 6400 ISO range in the last two ballgames on Fridays on some old fields.