Take two! field hockey photos

Gary A. · Sep 8, 2018

BBF is not a natural action, as a first time user. It really takes some time to adjust to BBF.

SquarePeg · Sep 8, 2018

Gary A. said:
BBF is not a natural action, as a first time user. It really takes some time to adjust to BBF.

Which button did you assign it to?

Derrel · Sep 9, 2018

No comments on camera setup or focusing modes, but this second batch has better background control, and a more close-up feel. The first day's shoot had a lot of background stuff that was distracting, whereas these in the second batch have less-distracting backdrops. I think the most-important aspect of field sports is positioning yourself so that the action you can frame up is in front of either a good background, or so that the light is attractive on the players, or so that the players are seen in front of a dark background. In most cases, the field and the prevailing light will make one side of the field, or one goal line, more productive as a shooting spot. In September, some days have absolutely gorgeous late-afternoon light.

SquarePeg · Sep 9, 2018

Derrel said:
No comments on camera setup or focusing modes, but this second batch has better background control, and a more close-up feel. The first day's shoot had a lot of background stuff that was distracting, whereas these in the second batch have less-distracting backdrops. I think the most-important aspect of field sports is positioning yourself so that the action you can frame up is in front of either a good background, or so that the light is attractive on the players, or so that the players are seen in front of a dark background. In most cases, the field and the prevailing light will make one side of the field, or one goal line, more productive as a shooting spot. In September, some days have absolutely gorgeous late-afternoon light.

Thanks for your comments. I made a point to frame these tighter thanks to some advice from Gary A. I agree that the backgrounds on these are better but can’t really take credit for that. It was an away game so a different field than the other game. This field was behind the opponent’s school with a line of trees across from the stands. Nice and quiet on a Saturday and no streets or parking were visible from the field. The team’s home field is on the outside corner of a very large park with parking lots in between all the fields. The chances of getting any photos without a busy background are pretty slim but I’m going to pay attention to that at the next game and see if I can come up with some better angles. Thanks again.