Went to a minor soccer game ......

Went to a minor soccer game ...... · 05:55 PM

...last night with the 55-300 on the K20D. No earth shattering soccer shots but I was really pleasantly surprised how well the combo worked. I used AFC and centre focus and as long as I kept the dot on the target focus was no problem at all. But man was it cold, 5 C with a mean wind, the kids coped a lot better than me.

The first and last shot is of our grandson.

Comments are always welcome and appreciated.

AlphaGAK20D · 05-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Great shots, Heinrich; indeed a nice combo and looks like your settings worked well!

**Sailor** · 05-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Wow, Heinrich, these shots have a compelling 3-D effect - I've not seen many quite like this.

I can't believe 5 C today - it hit almost 90F here today. I rode my bike about 10 miles this morning (starting at 8:30 AM) and was dripping with sweat when I got home.

But I digress . . . . great captures!

Jer

**Scottnorwo** · 05-15-2009, 07:30 PM

Great soccer shots. nice clarity and sharpness.

jeffkpotter · 05-15-2009, 07:38 PM

Very arresting images. Great expressions. I love the OOF quality of the backgrounds and how it makes the boys stand out.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-15-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by AlphaGAK20D

Great shots, Heinrich; indeed a nice combo and looks like your settings worked well!

Thank you Lou, sometimes one does get lucky :-)

Take care,

Originally posted by Sailor

Wow, Heinrich, these shots have a compelling 3-D effect - I've not seen many quite like this.

I can't believe 5 C today - it hit almost 90F here today. I rode my bike about 10 miles this morning (starting at 8:30 AM) and was dripping with sweat when I got home.

But I digress . . . . great captures!

Jer

Hi Jer and thank you. The weather is really weird here in the foothills, for tomorrows high they forcast 21 C and sunny and by Monday wet snow with a high of 4 C .

Take care,

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

Great soccer shots. nice clarity and sharpness.

Thank you Scott for looking and commenting.

Take care,

Originally posted by jeffkpotter

Very arresting images. Great expressions. I love the OOF quality of the backgrounds and how it makes the boys stand out.

Hi Jeff and thank you. I just got this lens a few weeks ago and it turns out to be way better than what I had expected for the money. Last night at the game the light was sort of weird, very low sun, clear air and very windy but it made for reasonable pictures.

Take care,

Damn Brit · 05-15-2009, 10:33 PM

Nice set Heinrich, I just got the 55-300 myself last week and I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the images it produces.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-16-2009, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Nice set Heinrich, I just got the 55-300 myself last week and I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the images it produces.

Thank you Gary, IMHO it's a lot better than the 50-200 which is a pretty good lens as well.

gawan · 05-16-2009, 12:02 PM

A bit different from you, I think, great series!

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by gawan

A bit different from you, I think, great series!

Thank you Georg, just a change from landscapes, bugs and birds.

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AlphaGAK20D Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Great shots, Heinrich; indeed a nice combo and looks like your settings worked well!

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Wow, Heinrich, these shots have a compelling 3-D effect - I've not seen many quite like this. I can't believe 5 C today - it hit almost 90F here today. I rode my bike about 10 miles this morning (starting at 8:30 AM) and was dripping with sweat when I got home. But I digress . . . . great captures! Jer

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Great soccer shots. nice clarity and sharpness.

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jeffkpotter Guest	Very arresting images. Great expressions. I love the OOF quality of the backgrounds and how it makes the boys stand out.

05-15-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by AlphaGAK20D Great shots, Heinrich; indeed a nice combo and looks like your settings worked well! Thank you Lou, sometimes one does get lucky :-) Take care, Originally posted by Sailor Wow, Heinrich, these shots have a compelling 3-D effect - I've not seen many quite like this. I can't believe 5 C today - it hit almost 90F here today. I rode my bike about 10 miles this morning (starting at 8:30 AM) and was dripping with sweat when I got home. But I digress . . . . great captures! Jer Hi Jer and thank you. The weather is really weird here in the foothills, for tomorrows high they forcast 21 C and sunny and by Monday wet snow with a high of 4 C . Take care, Originally posted by Scottnorwo Great soccer shots. nice clarity and sharpness. Thank you Scott for looking and commenting. Take care, Originally posted by jeffkpotter Very arresting images. Great expressions. I love the OOF quality of the backgrounds and how it makes the boys stand out. Hi Jeff and thank you. I just got this lens a few weeks ago and it turns out to be way better than what I had expected for the money. Last night at the game the light was sort of weird, very low sun, clear air and very windy but it made for reasonable pictures. Take care,

05-15-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
Damn Brit Guest	Nice set Heinrich, I just got the 55-300 myself last week and I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the images it produces.

05-16-2009, 08:26 AM	#8
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit Nice set Heinrich, I just got the 55-300 myself last week and I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the images it produces. Thank you Gary, IMHO it's a lot better than the 50-200 which is a pretty good lens as well.

05-16-2009, 12:02 PM	#9
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	A bit different from you, I think, great series!

05-16-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by gawan A bit different from you, I think, great series! Thank you Georg, just a change from landscapes, bugs and birds.