U13 Soccer - C & C needed!

[RJG5]

Some shots at a recent soccer game. Please offer thoughts and suggestions. Thanks.

[SmartWombat]

You've caught the action, but there's a lot of shadow on their faces.
I know there's not much you can do sometimes, but if you had a choice of position on the field then shooting with the sun behind you would be better.

[ciddog91]

I think Paul summed it up. You have action, but shadows are always a problem. Sometimes you cannot always get to the right spot.

Good start and I look forward to some future postings.

Nice job..
Phil

[Homer]

I think both shots are pretty good. You did a nice job capturing the action, especially in the second one.

Your first one looks good and I think the shadows add some nice depth to it. Now the second one is a bit dark all-around and could use to be brightened up a bit. This is something I usually do with a slight curves adjustment.

The first one looks like you were standing and the second one looks like you were possibly kneeling. Getting a low perspective when shooting sports adds a lot of impact in the action, especially when the athlete is in the air. Also your depth looks good. Anybody who shoots youth sports knows that there's usually a lot of activity around the field and you can't always get a clear background. Soccer is a fast moving game and I think you did very well.

Jim

[RJG5]

Thanks all! I haven't learned much on the processing side yet aside from some sharpening and minor contrast, saturation etc... Next step in my evolution...