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2nd time on this sport. The lighting was unexpected compared to my first experience to this sport. Couldn't get color right, so went to B&W. All dark except for the 2 brights over the ring. This well take some serious practice!!

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dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Great photos. Well done.

Dennis

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Thank you dennis, wasn't expecting that

david vt Loc: Vermont

You are fortunate (in the lighting). The “spotlight” effect is great for this. really highlights the athletes.

And, for this lighting, the B&W is stunning.

My only comment is that 5-9 they are wrestling “uphill”, the last few especially so. the drama of the match I think would be enhanced if the shot were level (see background line of bleachers). It would put the circle flat, and the “falls” would look more intense. Try it with #9 to see if you like it. I don’t like to do a lot of PP either, but a light crop, if needed, and straighten, would help. You are filling the frame well, and I really like how the spotlight cut off just outside the circle (legs on left side of #4 dropping into the shadows but still there.

If you can shoot this venue in this lighting again, go for it. It is wonderful.

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Thank you david. I thought they were kind of junky because of the lighting in the middle. I didn't like the washout look I was getting on skin with color. That is why I changed to B&W. Yes leveling is sometimes a prob. I get too excited!!! The gym was small and I was on the sideline, so I used the Canon 85mm 1.8. This was only my 2nd time shooting this sport. Thank you so much for the helpful comments