Amazing and Rare HS Wrestling Action Pics
Jan 18, 2020 15:37:57 #
jlocke wrote:
Great photos! You really captured the action in those. Love the facial expression in #2.
Thank you I appreciate it! I love sports photography and getting those facial expressions are a huge piece of the athlete's story...
Jan 18, 2020 15:39:32 #
Jan 18, 2020 15:43:52 #
RE wrote:
Our son wrestled in High School and refereed for years afterwards! So, of course I found these to be very enjoyable!
That is great and I can tell that you know there aren't many opportunities for photographers to see let alone get a shot like that one... which is the main reason I wanted to share it Thank you - Jim
Jan 18, 2020 15:56:42 #
jcspics wrote:
This particular shot was at 70mm FL (105mm adjusted for crop lens) however I always try to fill the frame leaving just enough room to correct vertical/horizon alignment and crop.
I zoom in and out depending on their location/distance from me to try to keep them centered since it has the least vignetting, barrel distortion, and is that lens' sweet spot when it comes to sharpness
I zoom in and out depending on their location/distance from me to try to keep them centered since it has the least vignetting, barrel distortion, and is that lens' sweet spot when it comes to sharpness
Thank you
Jan 18, 2020 16:54:51 #
jcspics wrote:
These are from the Varsity wrestling match a couple of days ago and as you can see there was one bout that truly was action packed. Its not common to get shots like that and wanted to share the love because they were so fun to take.
Enjoy...
-Jim
Enjoy...
-Jim
Nice jcspics. Great comp and you filled the frame quite nicely. Post more when you can. Thanks
Tom
Jan 18, 2020 17:47:18 #
david vt
Loc: Vermont
jcspics wrote:
Good call and sorry for leaving it out.
Nikon D7200
70-200mm f/2.8 VR G
f/2.8
1/250th SS
ISO 1600
-2 Exposure Bias
I was sitting on the court at about a 45 degree angle to get the best POV
Nikon D7200
70-200mm f/2.8 VR G
f/2.8
1/250th SS
ISO 1600
-2 Exposure Bias
I was sitting on the court at about a 45 degree angle to get the best POV
Hi. First - great shots. Cannot believe #1. Spectacular.
In regards to your settings, I am curious about the -2 Exposure Bias (assume compensation). The scene looks fairly averaged and balanced. Lots of middle tones and average light. The gym seems a lot like the local school BB venues I shoot. Your resulting exposures look great, but I would not have though they needed -2EV (two stops darker). What were you seeing “through the lens” that made you make this change?
Jan 19, 2020 07:45:39 #
jcspics wrote:
Thank you, Paul! The next time I'm going to up the ISO to 3600 and make the SS 1/500th which should remove the motion blur I'm seeing. - Jim
Yes do up the ISO a little, try 2000 then 2500 before you go to 3600. I would definitely get the speed up, 500 is pretty slow. I shot these with 85mm 1.8. Most shot at ISO 1250, some at 2000. 1/640. Just try a little nat a time so youn don'y go too far and get discouraged. Like I said before nice comp and crops. This was only my second try at wrestling, I love it though (at least high school and collage) real wrestling. Thanks post more when you can.
Tom
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Jan 19, 2020 12:21:55 #
jcspics fabulous pivotal moments...
So precisely captured...
It is obvious you know your sport and how to showcase the action in a stellar breathtaking manner...
Thanks for also sharing the image data... always helpful to others wishing to follow suit...
Again all the best on your journey jcspics...
So precisely captured...
It is obvious you know your sport and how to showcase the action in a stellar breathtaking manner...
Thanks for also sharing the image data... always helpful to others wishing to follow suit...
Again all the best on your journey jcspics...
Jan 19, 2020 14:06:55 #
These are great photos. Not sure who took the second set by the comments. Just wondering a couple of shots look like girl wrestlers, or are they just guys with lots of hair? Great action!
Jan 19, 2020 21:33:01 #
SENSORLOUPE wrote:
These are great photos. Not sure who took the second set by the comments. Just wondering a couple of shots look like girl wrestlers, or are they just guys with lots of hair? Great action!
I was surprised to see girls going head to head with boys at the match but you're right they are putting in some work too. Love the little smile he's got right before the take down move...
Jan 20, 2020 13:54:55 #
jcspics wrote:
I was surprised to see girls going head to head with boys at the match but you're right they are putting in some work too. Love the little smile he's got right before the take down move...
Wow that is surprising. I was thinking girls against girls! Thanks for that
Jan 22, 2020 09:43:48 #
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