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I got the opportunity to shoot the Vancouver International Rugby Sevens a couple weeks ago. Sevens is great for photography because there's lots of open field running and scoring, plus the field isn't as crowded as 15's. Only real problem with the day was that the conditions changed so much. It started with rain, went to overcast, to sunny, to overcast, and then partly cloudy with some sun. Makes for lovely pictures when you forget to update your settings as time goes on. Here's a small sample of the 2500 (of which about 800 were worth keeping) that I shot.            
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Skinny Bins posted:I got the opportunity to shoot the Vancouver International Rugby Sevens a couple weeks ago. Sevens is great for photography because there's lots of open field running and scoring, plus the field isn't as crowded as 15's. Oh hell yes, Sevens rules. A few of these can use a much tighter crop. Notably the 2nd, 8th, and 11th shots. This way you get right in on the action and we don't see empty seats, wide open field (unless it adds to the shot) background walls or buildings, etc. Love the scrum shot and pregame huddle. 
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DJExile posted:A few of these can use a much tighter crop. Notably the 2nd, 8th, and 11th shots. This way you get right in on the action and we don't see empty seats, wide open field (unless it adds to the shot) background walls or buildings, etc. 100% agree. There are some really great moments in there, nice work.
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Here are a few from this week's lot. I like to think they're a little better than the first ones, but it could just be my eyes too. IMG_2124 by efcso1, on Flickr  IMG_2139 by efcso1, on Flickr  IMG_2336 by efcso1, on Flickr  IMG_2352 by efcso1, on Flickr  IMG_2372 by efcso1, on Flickr
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#4 and #5 are the strongest of the lot. You're getting the action, but the problem is still the background. I know I shouldn't be saying this, but you should consider getting one of the expensive white lenses from Canon...  I got the chance to take pictures at the friendly between Vålerenga Fotball and Manchester United:  Vålerenga Fotball - Manchester United by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga Fotball - Manchester United by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga Fotball - Manchester United by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga Fotball - Manchester United by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga Fotball - Manchester United by azathosk, on Flickr Bonus:  Vålerenga Fotball - Manchester United by azathosk, on Flickr
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Sorry for the watermarks..I shoot for an agency. Couple shots from the latest DC United match: 
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I figure this is worth posting...Usain Bolt posted:Ever wonder what it’s like to be the world’s fastest man winning a gold medal at the Olympics? Usain Bolt wants you to know.     Original Article http://www.petapixel.com/2012/08/09/usain-bolt-nabs-photographers-dslr-snaps-awesome-pov-shots/ Link to the gallery of Bolt pics. http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/os2012/article15239832.ab
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Aug 9, 2012 23:41
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That owns so loving hard.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqGsbcTJZMM Pretty interesting and awesome!
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So, the owner of a local LCFL (regional American football) team has been referred to me to take pictures of an upcoming game this weekend. I've been told that the "price is negotiable," which is nice, because I was thinking that I'd do it for free. I just have no idea how much to ask for. Any thoughts?
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n0n0 posted:So, the owner of a local LCFL (regional American football) team has been referred to me to take pictures of an upcoming game this weekend. I've been told that the "price is negotiable," which is nice, because I was thinking that I'd do it for free. Depends on what they are using it for. If they are going to use the photos for advertising, then you can ask for much more than if they are just using it for editorial. I have no idea how the finances look for that league. Have them make an offer, and see if it seems worth it to you. Good luck!
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n0n0 posted:So, the owner of a local LCFL (regional American football) team has been referred to me to take pictures of an upcoming game this weekend. I've been told that the "price is negotiable," which is nice, because I was thinking that I'd do it for free. 30% of all ticket revenue and concession sales. ...so yeah, free  Pukestain's right though. See what they're looking at, and what they want to do with the photos. In other news, photo credentials for the ND/Navy game in Dublin didn't come through. Ah, well. It was a pretty long shot anyways.
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Thanks for the tips, everybody. I don't know what I'd do without this thread So, it looks like it's a night game, and the stadium is apparently a high school, so... I'm really nervous that the lighting situation is going to seriously suck rear end. I'll probably rent a 70-200 2.8, but I'm considering bringing an 85 1.8 too. Though I'm afraid that wouldn't focus fast enough for what I want. According to some other forums, a price of US$100/hr is about average... so since it's my first paying sports gig, I'll probably give him a pretty hefty discount. And it's like 150 miles round trip. Any tips for shooting sports in poor lighting? I'll probably have to use a flash.
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For the love of god, don't do this.
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n0n0 posted:Thanks for the tips, everybody. I don't know what I'd do without this thread Skip the flash. It won't really help and if anything will prove a distraction to players and officials. High School football, by and wide, suuuuuccccks for lighting. Keep that f/2.8 wide open and crank your ISO.
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Pukestain Pal posted:For the love of god, don't do this.
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Definitely don't use on-camera flash. If it's even allowed, which it shouldn't be by the venue and/or league, it will prove a distraction for the players. Even if you did, the photos would be lovely in their own right. High school lighting blows, it's just a fact of life.  Shoot wide open and crank up your ISO. Don't try to underexpose and then correct in post, because at the ISO you'll likely need, you'll lose so much detail that the result will be garbage.
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Then once you get home, beeline for lightroom's noise reduction.
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yay for football preseason! 49ers fan fest:  5D3_3638 by capacity4action, on Flickr  5D3_3757 by capacity4action, on Flickr  5D3_3754 by capacity4action, on Flickr  5D3_3733 by capacity4action, on Flickr
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Preseason football you say?
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A little soccer from today:
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Been a busy week shooting soccer:
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I like how his left hand looks like it's trying to make the VW logo. That's some hard core sponsorship.
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Been a busy week!
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Been long since I've posted pictures in here, better do something about it: Norway - Greece  Norway - Greece by azathosk, on Flickr  Norway - Greece by azathosk, on Flickr  Norway - Greece by azathosk, on Flickr  Norway - Greece by azathosk, on Flickr  Norway - Greece by azathosk, on Flickr
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A bit of a celebration.
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Punching teammates in the face is celebrating? 
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Pukestain Pal posted:Been a busy week!
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I shot a shitload of sports this weekend, I still need to go through them all again to put together some blog posts but here's one I tossed up on facebook that I liked: I couldn't figure out a good way to crop it so I just embraced the square. (loving rough background, thanks DIII sports!)
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BobTheCow posted:I shot a shitload of sports this weekend, I still need to go through them all again to put together some blog posts but here's one I tossed up on facebook that I liked: This looks like it ended painfully for both of them 
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BobTheCow posted:I couldn't figure out a good way to crop it so I just embraced the square. A few pictures from Saturday's match between VIF and Sandnes ULF:  Vålerenga - Sandnes Ulf by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga - Sandnes Ulf by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga - Sandnes Ulf by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga - Sandnes Ulf by azathosk, on Flickr  Vålerenga - Sandnes Ulf by azathosk, on Flickr
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I tried taking some panning shots at a roller derby bout last weekend. The trouble with skaters is that, unlike cars, they change shape while they're moving, so the pans have to be pretty short, and still come out kinda crappy.  
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azathosk posted:I would say that square crop was A Good Thing for this picture. Editors tend to *hate* square crops. It doesn't fit at the head of a story and doesn't work as side photo.
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a foolish pianist posted:I tried taking some panning shots at a roller derby bout last weekend. The trouble with skaters is that, unlike cars, they change shape while they're moving, so the pans have to be pretty short, and still come out kinda crappy. All the same, roller derby bouts are so so fun to shoot at. When you get an awesome picture of a collision or angry face or a cool panning shot, it's so satisfying.
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Pukestain Pal posted:Editors tend to *hate* square crops. It doesn't fit at the head of a story and doesn't work as side photo. Yep, which is why I never like to use them. If I were filing that I'd probably crop up from the bottom to make it a landscape orientation.
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Not sure where to put this. I wanted to put it in PAD but I don't have a critique ready. Portrait? Lighting? Show Yourself? It certainly wasn't low effort so I don't think it's good for the photo dump thread. Self-portrait:  IMG_9840.jpg by Brian.M.K, on Flickr This was actually much harder to pull off than I thought (and I was expecting lots of trouble). Later tonight I'll do a write up of how I did it, what went wrong, and ask for some advice. I will probably post it in the lightning thread because that's what a lot of my questions are about.
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It's hockey time again  Couple pics from first preseason. Oh boy, did I suck without any offseason shooting. Also, gently caress glares.  There is few more on my flickr.  IMG_9789 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9757 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9763 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9725 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9685 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9577 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9694 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9739 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr  IMG_9783 by Kerrigan11, on Flickr e: VVVVVVVVV I know guys, I know
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It's not hockey time in Canada/US.
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xzzy posted:It's not hockey time in Canada/US. 
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I've been mobbing with bike racers recently and had the chance to try my hand shooting a couple events. First was an enduro - timed downhill runs with rally-style ascending liaison stages.   With a memorial dock-jump competition afterwards!  This past weekend there was a nighttime cyclocross race, which was way laid back and a total blast. Turns out PBR is race fuel. And panning is hard.   
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