My first football game of the season

This is my first game of the year. I'm not that thrilled with them. The sunset (& shadows) really made it hard and for some reason the field lighting wasn't bad, but I had a heck of a time with the color among other things. Critiques very welcome.

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94475445-M.jpg

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94476662-M.jpg

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http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94659031-M.jpg

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94659316-M.jpg

Not sure why, but I love this one.
http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94489739-M.jpg

interception (I'm not happy with these, but it was a pretty amazing play)
http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94494216-M.jpg

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94495147-M.jpg

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94495777-M.jpg

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94503479-M.jpg

http://GHHSFootball.smugmug.com/photos/94504164-M.jpg

I think the first shot is awesome! you've come a long way.

I couldn't agree more with livin more, that first shot gets you front page above the fold every time. Beautiful image JETA. To be honest with you I go to every game looking for that one shot. Anything else I get is just icing on the cake. Even though you may not have been totally please, you got to admit you did get some icing. Nice job, now that the first game jitters are out of the way you can really let loose and go for it. Hope the boy had a good solid game. Keep it up.

Thanks so much for the responses. I'm glad you guys are seeing a difference.

Photography is kinda like watching my kids grow. It such a gradual process that I don't notice it like someone from the outside does. Crazy anaolgy. lol

Can you tell me what makes the first photo so good? If the truth be told I thought it wasn't too great because of the shadows.

why the first photo is so goods... well, first off, the color is awesome. I love the blueish cast it has, but it's a completely natural cast and you captured the light exactly as it is in real life. Second of all, the action is amazing. THe defender is obviously off his feet trying to stop the carrier. THe image is tack sharp, the BG is blurred out, and you can see the carrier's face perfectly. THe shadow really doesnt detract at all. if there was a shadow over the face it would detract a ton, but the face is the key part, and you captured it perfectly. straight horizon, good exposure, everything's tack on. you can almost feel the intensity eminationg from the photo. and it's really a good analogy, because I know exactly what you mean, and I am the same way.

Ditto on what livin said. Sharpness, color, peak action and great expression this one has it all. JETA you rock, don't be so humble.

Thank you for the explanation. It helps me to know what the heck to look for.

OT, I don't think I'm humble. Just confused 99% of the time. :D

I read a lot on these boards trying to learn. Some of what I read scares me because I know so very little. It also makes me very apprehensive to put my stuff out there. :eek:

sorry for the so late late post, haven been back in the sport for awhile. way to go girl ( the return of the Jeta...hehe)

Dang, JETA. These are great!

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Originally Posted by JTcooper

sorry for the so late late post, haven been back in the sport for awhile. way to go girl ( the return of the Jeta...hehe)

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Thanks JT! It's great seeing you back. You always crack me up!