Baseball shots, 1st time shooting.

[Bob Hubbard]

So, how'd I do?

This is the 4th game I've ever been at in 40 years. LOL.

 

[Sukerkin]

Why are grown men playing Rounders? :angel:

 

[Sukerkin]

More seriously, good compositions, Bob. I'm guessing you were pretty far back from the action so well done on bracketing the depth of field so well.

 

[Bob Hubbard]

I shot these from the main walkway of the stadium. I was probably 100-200' back, I think. Had my zoom maxed out. These are all crops from the final shots.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2011/01/13/jds4oZ4Q.jpg
(stadium seating).
Was supposed to have field access but I couldn't figure out how to get there. Finally did for the Star Wars show.

 

[granfire]

Why are grown men playing Rounders? :angel:

LOL...
it's only a half step up from high school/college...

 

[granfire]

I shot these from the main walkway of the stadium. I was probably 100-200' back, I think. Had my zoom maxed out. These are all crops from the final shots.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2011/01/13/jds4oZ4Q.jpg
(stadium seating).
Was supposed to have field access but I couldn't figure out how to get there. Finally did for the Star Wars show.

Unless the peeps in Buffalo are not nice, just walk up to an Usher and ask.... ^_^

(the access is sometimes hard to find...since the folks from the stands are not supposed to go down there...)

Pretty good shots!
(I am a retired card collector...)

(you neglected the pitcher a bit: only in a picture can you see how they contort their throwing arm....explains why so many hurt their elbows...)

 

[Bob Hubbard]

I had a couple drunks start screaming at me to move so I aborted early to avoid a beer shower on the gear.

I do have more pitcher shots....they make funny faces when throwing. Most are rather blurry.

 

[granfire]

(try a day game next time)




(what are you shooting with? I am beyond frustrated with my 'zoom lens' I think 150mm, Pathetic, I know)

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS.

 

[granfire]

Canon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS.

that's not all that big!

 

[Sukerkin]

Gran!!! You can't say that to a chap! You can cause all kinds of psychological harm with such thoughtless words! :angel: .

{Maybe this is the right time for one of these :lfao:? Or maybe :hellonurs}

 

[Bob Hubbard]

No it's not...but I use it well.

If I shot more often Id get a longer reach zoom, like the 50-500mm, but no $$ at the moment to spare.

 

[granfire]

Suke, you caugt me in one of my rare girl moments :angel:

 

[granfire]

Just one more thing....
Might be an issue when yo get to be near the field...watch out for foul balls....
(and depending on the layout, the 'Bull Pen' area can give you some candid shots of a bunch of relatively bored relievers.....)