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On the Run
Posted By: 8540tomg, 11-14-2009, 04:54 AM

A perfect fall day and what better challenge than trying to capture the action with a manual focus lens? The kicker was flushed out of the pocket here and was forced to kick on the run. I managed this shot with the SMC K 200/2.5 and K 10 as he came towards my position on the sideline.



The spots are from his muddy cleats not sensor dust.

Cheers

Tom G

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11-14-2009, 06:07 AM   #2
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Now that's a cool shot, Tom. Great timing.

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11-14-2009, 06:17 AM   #3
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Thanks Jer,

The timing was pretty good here but I got him kicking downhill. When I tried to rotate the image I lost the football which is kind of important for this particular shot. On the other hand perhaps I was just trying to add some dynamic tension to the image. Yeah - that must be what I was trying for here. Always fun shooting football especially on a nice fall day.

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That's a fine action photo, Tom
Good thing that you got the football in the shot too, the 'downhill' doesn't really detract IMO.

cheers,

p.s. what's that expression on his face!? haha


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Manual focus? Damn, you did real gooooood!

I like the tilted horizon - it adds action, somehow - and that the would-be punt blocker missed.
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Thanks guys.

This one was as much luck as good management. He was running almost directly at me and was fairly close when he kicked the ball. Turned out well in any case. Our team won 26 to 3.

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Well done Tom.
Right spot at the right time.
A touch of PP and it's ready for the front page!

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Like the image a lot Tom. Well done. JIM
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Thanks Jim, Ash,

I'll see the kicker gets a copy of this one.

Tom G

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