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OnLooker

A few from the weekend out in Parnell Pk. The light kept on changing. Sun was a b*tch too. Didn't help that I was a granny on the sideline as well.

Trying to get at least two games in a week to keep improving. Only 3 months since I started using my 400d. Getting alot of enjoyment out of it.

Paulw

Some great shots there.

Light is always an issue - strong sun, not enough light, floodlights, etc. But, it's a matter of trial and error.

You captured some great action there.

I'd recommend though, keeping the posts to 3-4 photos.

One of these days I'll be free to go to Parnell Park.

OnLooker

Thanks Paul. Will cut down the images now.

Cabaal

I'm not even a sport person but I have to say there's some nice action shots there, nice work.

what lens did you use?

OnLooker

Canon 400d with 70-200mm f2.8

Dodgykeeper

You should leave a gap between them, makes it easier to view, but good work you really are getting some great shots!

Any idea come championship time how to get pitchside in croker?

whyulittle

I shot one 3pm match so far this season, and couldn't wait to get back under floodlights, thanks to the changing conditions of the sunlight!

OnLooker

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

You should leave a gap between them, makes it easier to view, but good work you really are getting some great shots!

Any idea come championship time how to get pitchside in croker?

City-Exile is the man to tell you that. He has been there for Soccer games.

whyulittle

OnLooker wrote: »

City-Exile is the man to tell you that. He has been there for Soccer games.

Yeah but the FAI still control the press accreditation for those games.

kensutz

You need to get GAA accreditation

Paulw

Your only way in to Croke Park is through the GAA.

No idea who to contact in there though.

OnLooker

Would love to shoot in Croke Park on a summers day with the Championship in full swing.

I wonder what the atmosphere is like pitch side especially in front of Hill 16 when Dublin are playing.

whyulittle

pressoffice@gaa.ie

http://www.gaa.ie/page/contact_us.html

soccerc

OnLooker wrote: »

Would love to shoot in Croke Park on a summers day with the Championship in full swing.

That in itself poses problems, half the pitch is shaded the other half bathed in bright sunlight.

OnLooker wrote: »

I wonder what the atmosphere is like pitch side especially in front of Hill 16 when Dublin are playing.

If you are there to photograph you won't even notice the atmosphere, if you get caught up in the excitement you will miss the money shot

Dodgykeeper

The problem with being in front of Hill 16 when the dubs are playing would be keeping composure after a goal, when derry scored against St Pats on friday the players were celebrating right beside me and I was too busy jumping around to take a pic, and they snapper in front of me had his pic in the Irish Times Sport section sports section the next day.

Paulw

The important thing is to get your shots first, and celebrate later.

kensutz

Paulw wrote: »

The important thing is to get your shots first, and celebrate later.

Exactly, nearly happened to me on Friday but I got this:

Overdraft

OnLooker wrote: »

Didn't help that I was a granny on the sideline as well.

No offence to Grannies on the sideline, but I doubt any of them could get a shot as sweet as this .

And never mind the objections to the number of photos you included in your post, the more the merrier when they're of that quality. Some folk are just sensitive around here.

Keep 'em coming, they're excellent, and don't be shy about offering advice to those who desperately need it....even if they don't realise it.

Dodgykeeper

Overdraft wrote: »

and don't be shy about offering advice to those who desperately need it....even if they don't realise it.

:):):):)

OnLooker

Overdraft wrote: »

No offence to Grannies on the sideline, but I doubt any of them could get a shot as sweet as this .

I don't think I will be giving anyone advice considering I only started using a DSLR three months ago.

Paulw

OnLooker wrote: »

I don't think I will be giving anyone advice considering I only started using a DSLR three months ago.

I think you should feel free to offer advice. You now have experience of shooting GAA matches, even under floodlights.

Mind you, some people give advice and criticism even with no experience.

Dodgykeeper

Your pics are very good considering you are using a dslr three months, I only got my one in November(Altough I had access to a Nikon D1h a few years ago) and its defo a steep learning curve, I think part of the reason for the high quality of your pics is your understanding of the game, I covered (or tried to) a basketball match recently and took nearly 300 pics and only 3 or 4 were usable because i simply had no clue what was going where as with Football or Soccer I almost anticipate where the ball/action is going to be.

Any one else find this or am i talkining sh**e?

Paulw

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

Any one else find this or am i talkining sh**e?

Oh I totally agree. Knowing the sport very much helps. You know what to look for, and you know where the action could be.

The first football (soccer) game I covered I was very nervous about. Totally new for me, and I took way more photos than I would at a rugby game. It all worked out fine in the end, with two of the photos being printed in the papers. So, it was a result.

After the LOI game last week, I'm now feeling more comfortable with LOI football and looking forward to covering the next game.

Of course, my main interest will be covering the rugby this Saturday.

Calina

OnLooker wrote: »

I don't think I will be giving anyone advice considering I only started using a DSLR three months ago.

If you're good at something, the amount of time you've been doing it is of little importance. Additionally, the C&C process is a two way learning process so the more you do of it, the more you learn, whether it's the photograph or the critique of it.

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Regardless of your level of experience in doing what you do, if your points are valid and you can stand over them - and because photography tends to be quite subjective, this is often the case - then I would have no worries.

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With respect to the photos:

I would say 1 and 6 are the best. I like the way you've captured the facial expressions. 2 looks a little on the soft side to me.

OnLooker

Thanks for all the comments.

I will keep plugging away. It was actually easier shooting under the floodlights because the light kept changing with the sun & shadows mixed in.

A 40d would also help my cause with the added FPS always good.

Paul or anyone else interested in coming along to the Dublin vs Meath game on April 20th?

Overdraft

Paulw wrote: »

Mind you, some people give advice and criticism even with no experience.

Indeed. And some people who have a great deal to learn insist on advising others whose photos are infinitely superior.

Paulw

OnLooker wrote: »

Paul or anyone else interested in coming along to the Dublin vs Meath game on April 20th?

Hopefully I'll make it to that game.

It would be good to try some GAA.

It's always a learning experience, since none of us are perfect and there's always something new to learn. As they say, practice makes perfect, but then again, I guess there is no perfection in photography since it is so subjective.

In the end, the only two opinions that really matter are the opinion of the photographer and that of the client (if any).