Grandson's Lacrosse
Oct 23, 2012 17:13:45 #
As one of the smaller and younger kids, my grandson is not really sure about this - but I have some decent images of him and the other kids. Here are just a few.
Oct 23, 2012 19:14:34 #
CaptainC wrote:
As one of the smaller and younger kids, my grandson is not really sure about this - but I have some decent images of him and the other kids. Here are just a few.
These are real nice. Cliche as it may be, I like the fourth picture the best. The angle of the image plus him leaning the same way seems to add action to it. It's good to see you shooting some of the same things that other "parents" shoot!
Oct 24, 2012 00:04:28 #
Oct 24, 2012 10:38:29 #
CaptainC wrote:
As one of the smaller and younger kids, my grandson is not really sure about this - but I have some decent images of him and the other kids. Here are just a few.
Excellent action, Cliff. I love watching these fast paced games that the little kids play. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 26, 2012 00:12:41 #
I love the clarity in your images!
Secondly, kids sports are the best! No one can match their enthusiasm for the pleasure of whatever sport they happen to be playing that day.
Secondly, kids sports are the best! No one can match their enthusiasm for the pleasure of whatever sport they happen to be playing that day.
Nov 28, 2012 19:03:18 #
GREAT action shots (not that it's any surprise at all *snickers*)
He may be one of the smaller and younger ones, but he's all heart and that matters more.
He may be one of the smaller and younger ones, but he's all heart and that matters more.
Dec 27, 2012 23:56:08 #
Nice series of pictures, Cliff! One of the nice things about lacrosse at this age level is that size is irrelevant because it should be non-checking. If your Grandson concentrates on stick skills and dodging, he'll do fine. (I coached the sport for 8 years.)
Oct 2, 2013 18:03:41 #
Oct 2, 2013 20:59:22 #
texasmama wrote:
Did you uses your 70-200 on these? Great action shots:)
Yes, the 70-200.
Oct 9, 2014 07:03:20 #
Great shots Cliff! When you do sports action, what metering mode and focus mode do you use? Thanks!
CaptainC wrote:
As one of the smaller and younger kids, my grandson is not really sure about this - but I have some decent images of him and the other kids. Here are just a few.
Oct 9, 2014 11:44:26 #
alissaspieces wrote:
Great shots Cliff! When you do sports action, what metering mode and focus mode do you use? Thanks!
Aperture Priority (because I want to keep the aperture around f/2.8 - f/4.0 for soft background. Meter area is usually Center-Weighted to bias away from edges.
Autofocus is always Continuous so I can track action and trigger when it looks good (I hope).
Oct 9, 2014 11:49:49 #
Thanks! Do you use a single point focus for this type of photography?
CaptainC wrote:
Aperture Priority (because I want to keep the aperture around f/2.8 - f/4.0 for soft background. Meter area is usually Center-Weighted to bias away from edges.
Autofocus is always Continuous so I can track action and trigger when it looks good (I hope).
Autofocus is always Continuous so I can track action and trigger when it looks good (I hope).
Oct 9, 2014 12:05:22 #
alissaspieces wrote:
Thanks! Do you use a single point focus for this type of photography?
Yes. I cannot even conceive of why one would ever use anything but. With at least the higher-end cameras (maybe the consumer end, too), there is the predictive autofocus that will track the subject even if it leaves the initial focus point. Autofocus has become so sophisticated on many cameras that one really needs to study the manual to see what mode is best for what one shoots. The Nikon ability to set the time delay for lock-on is particularly useful if used properly.
Oct 9, 2014 15:09:08 #
Thanks Cliff. This will be helpful when I take photos of my son's basketball games this season.
CaptainC wrote:
Yes. I cannot even conceive of why one would ever use anything but. With at least the higher-end cameras (maybe the consumer end, too), there is the predictive autofocus that will track the subject even if it leaves the initial focus point. Autofocus has become so sophisticated on many cameras that one really needs to study the manual to see what mode is best for what one shoots. The Nikon ability to set the time delay for lock-on is particularly useful if used properly.
Oct 9, 2014 16:55:29 #
CaptainC wrote:
Aperture Priority (because I want to keep the aperture around f/2.8 - f/4.0 for soft background. Meter area is usually Center-Weighted to bias away from edges.
Autofocus is always Continuous so I can track action and trigger when it looks good (I hope).
Autofocus is always Continuous so I can track action and trigger when it looks good (I hope).
Love that next to last one where you can see the concentration and eye looking down to catch the ball.
You used Aperture priority, but as the season goes on and sunset/dusk comes sooner won't you have to switch to Shutter to keep from motion blur?
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