Comments needed on sports photography.

[Coasty]

I resemble that remark. :mrgreen:

 

[apaflo]

The RAW file would be interesting. Here's a different variation, primarily intended to enhance separation. Note that the crop removes distracting players, and positions the subject better in relation to the entire frame.

 

[randyphotoforum]

f/5.6 is not gonna work for sports, 2.8 is almost mandatory......you gotta do something about the backgrounds, they are over the top distracting, get a 2.8 lens or change where you shoot from

 

[randyphotoforum]

pick your spots, stay on f/2.8 and get an fx camera if you can

separation:

 

[Rags]

f/5.6 is not gonna work for sports, 2.8 is almost mandatory......you gotta do something about the backgrounds, they are over the top distracting, get a 2.8 lens or change where you shoot from

Well maybe... A lot depends upon the photogs choice of subject before shooting.... sometimes you want to get the group in focus (f4.5)

Another example would be getting a group of moto racers (3-4) coming around an apex (I use 5.6)

Sometimes subject separation is impossible in cam regardless of fstop

I shoot bullriding once a year. I tried using 2.8 (70/200) and I could nver separate the spectators from the bull

I was too far away and the spectators too close. After all the bull/rider are released and within 7 seconds most riders are tossed. The bull can't get that far away from the spectators

I found picking background at the shooting site before shooting helps a lot. You might miss some opps but you have less aggravation when doing PP and cleaner shots are easier to work with

Rags

 

[DBA]

So getting lower, I was standing on a step stool at the time, so now I can ditch the extra weight.

I'd say lose the step stool and get down on one knee.

 

[Rags]

elbows work......

 

[Tony S]

I'm another one that wants to see these down at field level or down on your knees. These almost look like mom or dad took them from the stands. I try to be up field when shooting offense to get the action coming at me, even with or slightly behind the running backs to get the defensive players coming in on a play. At those positions you will be able to see into the eyes and faces better for great expressions. Either spot also allows angles across the field through gaps in players to get action as it comes through the line, and if you are up field it also puts you in a better position for nailing that reception or pass deflection. Vertical orientation for in close individual shots or contact shots and horizontal to show more than two players.