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League Soccer: Match Play, Girls U18
Mar 15, 2021 00:08:09   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and muted backgrounds.
Fleeting moments of serenity amid the manic chaos of match play.

Venue: Maryland SoccerPlex (Germantown) Fields 14 (first 3) & Field 15 (4th image)
Kit: Nikon D810 with an AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor on a Sirui P-424 Monopod

The 3rd image? A cute little girl in a chic sundress so excited with her new Apple Watch! Couldn’t resist sharing her joy as she dashes across the pitch…

Can color harmonies, chiaroscuro and composition aesthetics create intriguing imagery?

fyi, The SoccerPlex has hosted the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.
The Final Image is a Field Map of the SoccerPlex’s 24 Soccer Pitches. The matches in this post were all on Nature Bermuda Grass… the first 3 on Field 14 and the 4th image on Field 15 in the final fleeting hours of sunlight.

Thanks for looking!
Please stay safe...

400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 220
400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 220...
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400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 220
400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 220...
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400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 280
400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 280...
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400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 180
400mm at f/4; 1/2000 ISO: 180...
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Field Map of the Maryland SoccerPlex’s 24 Soccer Pitches.
Field Map of the Maryland SoccerPlex’s 24 Soccer P...
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Mar 15, 2021 12:12:45   #
Craigdca Loc: California
 
These have a dreamy quality in the heat of a soccer match. Thanks for sharing.

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Mar 15, 2021 12:44:28   #
Paloviejo
 
Thomas902 wrote:
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and muted backgrounds.
Fleeting moments of serenity amid the manic chaos of match play.

Venue: Maryland SoccerPlex (Germantown) Fields 14 (first 3) & Field 15 (4th image)
Kit: Nikon D810 with an AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor on a Sirui P-424 Monopod

The 3rd image? A cute little girl in a chic sundress so excited with her new Apple Watch! Couldn’t resist sharing her joy as she dashes across the pitch…

Can color harmonies, chiaroscuro and composition aesthetics create intriguing imagery?

fyi, The SoccerPlex has hosted the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.
The Final Image is a Field Map of the SoccerPlex’s 24 Soccer Pitches. The matches in this post were all on Nature Bermuda Grass… the first 3 on Field 14 and the 4th image on Field 15 in the final fleeting hours of sunlight.

Thanks for looking!
Please stay safe...
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and m... (show quote)


So....MD finally got back to playing....that's great!

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Mar 16, 2021 06:42:53   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor...One of my favorite.

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Mar 16, 2021 09:52:17   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Thank you for your kind words Craig... They are greatly appreciated...
The "... dreamy quality..." is most likely compliments of aesthetically superb soccer venue and a very fast Nikkor wide open. Combine this with 22 charming young ladies (actually 23 counting the Apple Watch little girl) who provided an endless array of photo opportunities...

All the best on your journey Craig...
And please stay safe...

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Mar 16, 2021 09:59:55   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
So....MD finally got back to playing...
Only in my dreams Paloviejo... Montgomery County Health Department regulations trump everything... Currently it's mask and I'm still waiting for the Spring Schedule... So far it's only one parent per player allowed on the pitch and then only behind a marked off restricted area.

I'm patient... And have absolutely confidence we will triumph over Covid eventually, the issue now is to minimize the trauma and death it's currently leaving in its wake... Covid rages on, but hopefully its days are numbered.

Thank you for your support Paloviejo!
All the best on your journey...
And please stay safe...

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Mar 16, 2021 10:21:02   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
"...AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor...One of my favorite..." Mine to Doug...
A massive beast that has long been an optic of choice for soccer in Europe...

btw, love you epic post "Feelings of Solitude"
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-644158-1.html

Brilliant reportage... so poignant... so enigmatic... so beautifully done...
Thank you for sharing...

All the best on your journey Doug
Please stay safe...

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Mar 16, 2021 11:59:01   #
Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
 
Thomas902 wrote:
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and muted backgrounds.
Fleeting moments of serenity amid the manic chaos of match play.

Venue: Maryland SoccerPlex (Germantown) Fields 14 (first 3) & Field 15 (4th image)
Kit: Nikon D810 with an AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor on a Sirui P-424 Monopod

The 3rd image? A cute little girl in a chic sundress so excited with her new Apple Watch! Couldn’t resist sharing her joy as she dashes across the pitch…

Can color harmonies, chiaroscuro and composition aesthetics create intriguing imagery?

fyi, The SoccerPlex has hosted the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.
The Final Image is a Field Map of the SoccerPlex’s 24 Soccer Pitches. The matches in this post were all on Nature Bermuda Grass… the first 3 on Field 14 and the 4th image on Field 15 in the final fleeting hours of sunlight.

Thanks for looking!
Please stay safe...
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and m... (show quote)


Nice work Thomas. In the download you can really see the quality of the shots.
It's so nice to see the game being played again.
Be well and be safe.

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Mar 16, 2021 13:18:56   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
"...In the download you can really see the quality of the shots..." Thanks Jules... You're way too kind...
btw, those are deliverables averaging about 15x20 inches... which can easily print up to 16x24 inches.

I shot two games back to back that day... 180+ minutes of continuous soccer action...
Well over 2K of images... Amazing considering Nikon states with an EN-EL15a battery the D810 is CIPA-rated 1,200 shots per charge using the optical viewfinder. Well folks I double that on this day... lol Albeit I had VR switched "Off" on the 200-400mm otherwise my spare EN-EL15a battery would have been required for the second match.

The down side of the D810 is 5 fps and an 18 frame buffer, although I've never hit the wall likely since I don't spray & pray. If I can't get it in 3.6 seconds? Oh well... Still miss the 10 fps of my D3 and 8 fps of my D700 with MB-10 battery grip. btw, my 24 megapixal D3x will do 5 fps in 12 bit RAW which actually works just fine for sports imagery.

Thanks again Jules and please keep posting your stellar sports imagery.
And always stay safe...

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Mar 16, 2021 18:29:57   #
SENSORLOUPE
 
Thomas902 wrote:
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and muted backgrounds.
Fleeting moments of serenity amid the manic chaos of match play.

Venue: Maryland SoccerPlex (Germantown) Fields 14 (first 3) & Field 15 (4th image)
Kit: Nikon D810 with an AF-S 200-400mm f/4 IF ED VR Nikkor on a Sirui P-424 Monopod

The 3rd image? A cute little girl in a chic sundress so excited with her new Apple Watch! Couldn’t resist sharing her joy as she dashes across the pitch…

Can color harmonies, chiaroscuro and composition aesthetics create intriguing imagery?

fyi, The SoccerPlex has hosted the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League.
The Final Image is a Field Map of the SoccerPlex’s 24 Soccer Pitches. The matches in this post were all on Nature Bermuda Grass… the first 3 on Field 14 and the 4th image on Field 15 in the final fleeting hours of sunlight.

Thanks for looking!
Please stay safe...
A digression into “Negative Space” scenarios and m... (show quote)


Wow!! These are great!!

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