First try with new toy!

Crazydad · Sep 28, 2008

Finally got a 70-300mmVR and this is first try at a soccer game. Let me know what you think.

1. Beautiful goal!

2. Let's dance

3. Bring it!

4. Not in my box!

Thanks for looking!

ANDS! · Sep 28, 2008

#3 is awesome on so many levels.

JerryPH · Sep 28, 2008

Very nice! Don't be afraid to open up the aperture a touch to add a little more bokeh, if your lens can handle it.

Crazydad · Sep 28, 2008

ANDS! said:
#3 is awesome on so many levels.

Thanks!

JerryPH said:
Very nice! Don't be afraid to open up the aperture a touch to add a little more bokeh, if your lens can handle it.

Thanks for the suggestion. I did have it almost wide open (f/5.6 at 270mm). Will try a faster shutter speed next time.

manaheim · Sep 28, 2008

God I hate that word.
"bokeh"
Makes me twitch.
It's almost worse than "Information Superhighway" or "Intranet".

Nice shots though.

That's a slick lens.

Phranquey · Sep 28, 2008

Great action photos. You're almost ready for the NFL....

I know it's hard in multi-field situations where there is other action taking place, but try to place yorself where there are less distractions in the background.

Crazydad · Sep 28, 2008

manaheim said:
Nice shots though. That's a slick lens.

Thanks! I love the lens, I can't wait to figure it out what it is really capable of.

Phranquey said:
Great action photos. You're almost ready for the NFL....

I know it's hard in multi-field situations where there is other action taking place, but try to place yorself where there are less distractions in the background.

Don't know about the NFL thing, but thank you. I tried to find better place, but it doesn't exist on the field we were on. Hopefully we will be on one of the outside fields next weekend.