CCC punches ticket to NJCAA Softball Nationals! The local community college continues its season by winning the regional competition. Next up Nationals in Syracuse, NY. In the...

rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC

The local community college continues its season by winning the regional competition. Next up Nationals in Syracuse, NY. In the meantime, I tried something different by continuing using a ladder behind the centerfield fence along with setting up on the sideline. A few images from that effort.

I paired my Z9 with the 100-400 f4-5.6 S lens. I shot in shutter priority at 1/3200th, auto ISO and aperture as calculated by the camera.

Images for your enjoyment.

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I know it would have been nice to include a tag attempt, but I just liked capturing the runner above the ground as she scored!

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The look one has after hitting a grand slam to break open a close game!

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tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

rcorne001 wrote:

The local community college continues its season by winning the regional competition. Next up Nationals in Syracuse, NY. In the meantime, I tried something different by continuing using a ladder behind the centerfield fence along with setting up on the sideline. A few images from that effort.

I paired my Z9 with the 100-400 f4-5.6 S lens. I shot in shutter priority at 1/3200th, auto ISO and aperture as calculated by the camera.

Images for your enjoyment.

These are GREAT shots Rick. I especially like 3 and 6. Keep up the good work and post when you can. Thanks BE SAFE!!

Tom

chip94 Loc: Massachusetts

Awesome shots!

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

Some good action in this set!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice actions shots, Rick.

pnittoly Loc: Mountainside, New Jersey

Very well done Rick. Thanks for sharing. Paul

rickberns Loc: Conroe, Texas

Nice captures. The images from your Z9 are great in sharpness and colors, helps with a good lens too.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

rcorne001 wrote:

The local community college continues its season by winning the regional competition. Next up Nationals in Syracuse, NY. In the meantime, I tried something different by continuing using a ladder behind the centerfield fence along with setting up on the sideline. A few images from that effort.

I paired my Z9 with the 100-400 f4-5.6 S lens. I shot in shutter priority at 1/3200th, auto ISO and aperture as calculated by the camera.

Images for your enjoyment.

Great captures here. You have nailed the feeling of the game.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Rick it is wonderful to see this level of commercial photography on UHH...
You have truly raised the bar here with these magnificent decisive moments.

Kudos to your ingenuity on an innovative shooting platform...
Visual perspective can and oft does take imagery entirely to the next level.
btw, I often use a step ladder in my studio to impart a unique rendering perspective on my fashion editorials.

Looking forward to more of your epic sports artistry.
All the best on your journey Rick, thank you so much for sharing...

rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC

Thomas902 wrote:

Rick it is wonderful to see this level of commerci... (show quote)

Thank you Thomas. I am actually just an enthusiast not a pro. I found I enjoy photographing sports and that my time playing a number of them helps me. I think of what shots I would like to see of myself participating and try to capture those. If I suck it up and just ask to be able to photograph an event, it is amazing how many times I hear "yes".

Heading into the quiet part of the year for me, but I do have several bull riding/barrel racing events coming up! Stay tuned.