Semi-Final to Advance to the Regionals
Jul 9, 2019 10:03:48 #
Late on a hot and humid afternoon and the play was fierce.
Jul 9, 2019 10:31:16 #
Nice captures of action but the very busy backgrounds detract from the shots.
Jul 9, 2019 10:40:25 #
Jul 10, 2019 06:48:18 #
Paloviejo wrote:
Late on a hot and humid afternoon and the play was fierce.
You filled the frame and the players are real sharp. Background is fine. you did good post more. Thanks
Tom
Jul 10, 2019 07:56:07 #
kels7200
Loc: Maryland, USA
Thanks for sharing your shots. I shoot pro women's soccer for a few local publications and am always trying to learn from other photographer's work so I love to see soccer photos posted here. Here are a few thoughts, mostly on composition and shot selection.
The first shot doesn't have the ball and that's one of my go to "rules" for soccer shots (well all games with balls actually). It's really hard to tell what is going on without it. Although the grimace is a nice reaction facial shot.
That shot of the slide tackle to stop the GK kick is fantastic. Goalkeeper at that classic full pre-kick extension with arms wide. Tackler just about to kick out from the slide and possibly getting there first with his face coming toward you and eyes on the ball. If I had that shot in one of the games I covered it'd be one of my top photos for sure.
The header shot has a good body position and the one eye open so that's pretty interesting (although the folks in the background being pretty in focus is distracting but as you previously said you get what you get...my home stadium has an ambulance parked behind the opposite goal from where I shoot so I truly feel your pain).
It's a little hard to find the ball in the last shot so it's not ideal. But still like the 2 players with arms entwined fighting for the ball (I like good upper body action in soccer since it shows that it's not all about the feet) and the GK just about to pounce to stop the ball really makes it a "peak moment". I also like shots around the goal where you can see the field markings (if you don't have the goal in it) so you get a feel for where they are so this shot has that as well.
Overall great shots of what looks like a fun game to watch. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
The first shot doesn't have the ball and that's one of my go to "rules" for soccer shots (well all games with balls actually). It's really hard to tell what is going on without it. Although the grimace is a nice reaction facial shot.
That shot of the slide tackle to stop the GK kick is fantastic. Goalkeeper at that classic full pre-kick extension with arms wide. Tackler just about to kick out from the slide and possibly getting there first with his face coming toward you and eyes on the ball. If I had that shot in one of the games I covered it'd be one of my top photos for sure.
The header shot has a good body position and the one eye open so that's pretty interesting (although the folks in the background being pretty in focus is distracting but as you previously said you get what you get...my home stadium has an ambulance parked behind the opposite goal from where I shoot so I truly feel your pain).
It's a little hard to find the ball in the last shot so it's not ideal. But still like the 2 players with arms entwined fighting for the ball (I like good upper body action in soccer since it shows that it's not all about the feet) and the GK just about to pounce to stop the ball really makes it a "peak moment". I also like shots around the goal where you can see the field markings (if you don't have the goal in it) so you get a feel for where they are so this shot has that as well.
Overall great shots of what looks like a fun game to watch. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Jul 10, 2019 08:49:08 #
kels7200 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your shots. I shoot pro women's... (show quote)
Thanks for your comments and recommendations. The matches are played in an open area and the background is always a problem. I shot an 8v8 tournament final in a stadium at field level and the backgrounds of the stands were even worse than the park.
Jul 10, 2019 09:19:10 #
Great action shots. I would call them well done. The background at public events is always a problem. As photographers, we have to decide whether to embrace it or not shoot. I'm glad you shot!
Jul 10, 2019 09:28:28 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Great action shots. I would call them well done. The background at public events is always a problem. As photographers, we have to decide whether to embrace it or not shoot. I'm glad you shot!
Thanks!
Jul 10, 2019 10:31:37 #
A suggestion on improving the background would be to use a fast lens (1.4, 1.8, 2.0 or 2.8) and shoot wide open. A blurred background is part of any good sports action shot. Best of luck.
Jul 10, 2019 11:04:37 #
Thanks for the advice. I have a 400 mm 4.0 and just cannot justify the cost of any of those lens. I've tried aperture priority but then I get motion blur more often than with shutter priority. Hmmm, maybe I should try manual?
Jul 10, 2019 11:29:04 #
Paloviejo wrote:
Late on a hot and humid afternoon and the play was fierce.
Overall very nice work. The comments from other club members kind of says it all. You didn't say what your equipment is, settings, iso, white balance etc. I would be interested in that. When I shoot soccer (and not an easy sport to shoot) I shoot always in manual. My settings would be approx. 1/1250 wide open auto iso and auto white balance. Like others have said, the most important thing is face and ball in the shot and that helps tell the story. Again good work and keep posting.
Jules
Jul 10, 2019 12:45:01 #
Hi Jules,
I use shutter priority 1250, auto WB, auto ISO, area metering because I never could get spot metering in the right place while following the action. Next time I'll try your method.
I use shutter priority 1250, auto WB, auto ISO, area metering because I never could get spot metering in the right place while following the action. Next time I'll try your method.
Jul 10, 2019 12:56:08 #
Paloviejo wrote:
Hi Jules,
I use shutter priority 1250, auto WB, auto ISO, area metering because I never could get spot metering in the right place while following the action. Next time I'll try your method.
I use shutter priority 1250, auto WB, auto ISO, area metering because I never could get spot metering in the right place while following the action. Next time I'll try your method.
No spot metering, I use matrix only.
Jul 10, 2019 21:36:57 #
Very nice work. You definitely captured the action and intensity of both teams. Shots 2 and 4 are my favorite.
You have received many very valuable comments from the group. Keep shooting! You will get the perfect picture~ the one you like best.
You have received many very valuable comments from the group. Keep shooting! You will get the perfect picture~ the one you like best.
Jul 10, 2019 23:26:17 #
david vt
Loc: Vermont
Nice shots. Agree with feedback above so will not repeat. Keep shooting. Nice and sharp
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