Saturday Soccer Action

[tadrscin]

Just so you guys don't think I don't shoot anything besides mtn biking. Technically this is my 2nd attempt at soccer, but my first was only a brief attempt with a pos variable aperature lens so I don't count that one. I know a couple of the backgrounds are less than ideal, but there just wasn't much I could do about them. I started out shooting manual, but I just couldn't keep up with the changing light fast enough as the sun kept coming in and out of light and dark clouds. I gave up and shot most of the day in AV mode. I'll tell you one thing though, I have a whole new level of respect for anyone that gets a good header shot at the moment of contact. I tried all day and never even came close.
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[JSPhoto]

nice job Tad! I'm impressed, your timing was very good.... beginners luck maybe? lol Just kidding, but you did do a great job!

JS

[tadrscin]

Thanks JS. I think all the hockey I shot last Winter is starting to pay off Tomorrow should be fun too. I'll be shooting vintage auto racing and motocross all at Pacific Raceways :thumbsup:

[JSPhoto]

I'll get to shoot hockey this year as we found one of our tennis players is a goalie on a team thats won two straight championships. :thumbsup:

JS

[Homer]

Your soccer shots are outstanding. Nothing bad to say. The color, sharpness, and DOF look great. Nice expressions from the kids.

Jim

[tadrscin]

I'll get to shoot hockey this year as we found one of our tennis players is a goalie on a team thats won two straight championships. :thumbsup:

JS

I love shooting hockey except for the bad lighting. This year I need to start asking to shoot from the penalty box. No more glass or shooting down from the stands.

[tadrscin]

Your soccer shots are outstanding. Nothing bad to say. The color, sharpness, and DOF look great. Nice expressions from the kids.

Jim

Thanks Jim, I really appreciate the compliment.

[JETA]

Finally had a chance to look at these. YOUR SECOND ATTEMPT? I applaud you!

[tadrscin]

Thanks Jeta. Like I told JS, it's all the hockey I shot last Winter. Between the speed of the game and the crappy lighting, I think it's one of the hardest sports to shoot. I figure it's just good practice and makes soccer seem just a little easier :thumbsup: Plus the better focusing on the 30D gets me more keepers than with the 350D.

[ciddog91]

Nice job.... I like the timing on these. It is very difficult to get the ball on the foot like you did.

Very nice..

Phil

[tadrscin]

Thanks Phil. I'm still trying for that ellusive header shot though.

[VinnyC01]

These are great shots, especially the ones from the 40 & Over league ... Just kidding - There are great pics.

What lens were you using?

I ask b/c I just bought the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 tonight.

[tadrscin]

Thanks. Those should all have been shot with the 30D and Sigma 70-200 f2.8. I had my Rebel with the Tamron 28-75, but I didn't take too many shots with that so I don't think any of these are from the Rebel. The 70-200 is a sweet lens and I know you'll enjoy it. What body do you have?

[VinnyC01]

A Rebel Xti. Hopefully moving up in November or December

[MarcusK]

I think for the header shot you need to shoot a quick series of frames..... and keep hoping....

To the exception of a some ttilt i saw in a couple of shots.... nothing else can be said to either improve or correct....

Those are very nice shots .... i know soccer intimately.... and i can tell you these rank hjigh on my scale.... Congrats on a great job!

Marc

[tadrscin]

A Rebel Xti. Hopefully moving up in November or December

So what are you thinking of getting? I haven't shot with an XTI, but the difference in teh focusing speed between the XT and the 30D is pretty significant. After shooting these soccer games I don't even want to touch my XT any more and I've decided to sell it and put the money towards a 40D