4 posts tagged “basketball”

This was my very first attempt at a remote camera from start to finish. The overhead remotes are much easier, put camera down, and focus. For this one I had to clamp to the tower two magic arms. make sure everything was safe and secure.  Then i decided to shoot with my 35mm F2, which gave me the field of view I wanted. but such a small DOF. I had not strobes so I could not stop down. I shot the whole game at F2.2.... I liked a few of the pictures. Here is one for your viewing pleasure.

When I found out that the Harlem Globetrotters were going to come to town. I could not wait, I remember seeing them when I was a like 8. I was very surprised that there was not a bigger turnout. It was more of a show then a game, however everyone had a good time. I knew there was going to be plenty of dunks, so I took advantage of the small crowd, and placed myself in the right spot for this picture. A spot that was very inconvenience during a regular season game..  It was a fun game/show to shoot, you had to pick weather to follow the action or the antics..

After shooting basketball with strobes..... I never want to go back... however the budget and powers that be prevent constant use...So I have been shooting most of the games with my good old 50mm 1.4...  tomorrow I am going to try out the 85mm 1.8, (focus was to slow last time)... Until I get my own arena, and have my own strobes. (not happening)  or I get the 200mm F2.( Please Santa ).. I will deal with what I have., until the D3 shows up..

It is a shame that he had to push the ball down so fast, it is right out of the frame...... either way it made the cover of the sports section..

I was given a wonderful opportunity this week to use another photographers lights for one of our basketball games... lots of trial and error. a little stress, Lots of shots.... I even got to set up a remote above the basket.....  I have a lot more to learn. but I had a blast... here are a few from today...