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Football photography anyone? Sun 14th, Tolka Park

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    #32
    Dodgykeeper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Dodgykeeper


    The advertising hoardings in Tolka Park are on the wall that surrounds the pitch!


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    #33
    whyulittle
    Registered Users Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭whyulittle


    Yeah, where else would they be? The guys are going to be inside the wall, pitchside. Now if the wind (if there is any) is blowing down the pitch into your face, the wall is of no use.


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    #34
    Dodgykeeper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Dodgykeeper


    whyulittle wrote: »
    the advertising hoardings will block you from the wind, .

    Sorry i was under the impression that you were suggesting being behind the hoardings like in Croker, which would be impossible in Tolka as thats the walway in front of stands!


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    #35
    whyulittle
    Registered Users Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭whyulittle


    Dodgykeeper wrote: »
    Sorry i was under the impression that you were suggesting being behind the hoardings like in Croker, which would be impossible in Tolka as thats the walway in front of stands!

    I know. ;)


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    #36
    Dodgykeeper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Dodgykeeper


    I have never shot in Tolka and think it would be quite dangerous the gap between sideline and Pitch is very small, I remember nearly being cut in too by Eoin Heary in a sliding tackle and I was on the bench!


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    #37
    acquiescefc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭acquiescefc


    Can i have the corner without the wind!! : )

    Followin this thread, i just got day job and year end stuff to do.

    Would love the experience, been to Hillsborough many times and never thought of camera angles much to be honest.


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    #38
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    acquiescefc wrote: »
    Can i have the corner without the wind!! : )

    Would love the experience, been to Hillsborough many times and never thought of camera angles much to be honest.

    I'll have first choice of corners, thank you!!! :eek:

    Position is very important. For anyone who's never shot football before, I can give a few pointers.

    Again, wrap up warm !!!! And bring something to sit on (plastic bag, all weather trousers, small seat, etc).


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    #39
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Sounds good hopefully will see some nice shots up here...I'm sure one battery in the 5D will cover the event..I could easily get 400 pics off my 300D...And thats only 3fps too sowith the upgraded technology since then it should be fine...


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    #40
    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    I have extra batteries for a 5d/40d if anybody wants to use one


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    #41
    challengemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 16,931 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Cheers Borderfox, If I run into difficulty I'll ask :)


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    #42
    soccerc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭soccerc


    There are limited spots in Tolka for snapping with only really two good positions.

    Of those one is weather dependent in that if Sunday is a sunny day then it is the best spot to photograph from.

    As Dodgykeeper said earlier, the pitch is very tight to the wall and bear in mind city- exiles observation of the assistant referee.(May not be in use as the game is a charity event).

    If the day is overcast and they don't turn on the floodlights then getting sharp action freeeze images may not be possible above 2.8.

    For those not used to sports snapping try not to use auto settings. This is a great opportunity to learn how to use your camera on manual, if confident enough, or aperture priority.

    Wrap up well, 90 mins can feel like a long time on a cold day, bring something to sit on and if possible a monopod.

    Good luck and I look forward to seeing the results


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    #43
    City-Exile
    Registered Users Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    Paulw wrote: »
    I'll have first choice of corners, thank you!!! :eek:

    Since you're covering the game, shouldn't you be around the half-way line? :p
    Depends what you're looking for, I guess.


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    #44
    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Crap light and freezing my ass off, a walk in the park for me!!


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    #45
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    City-Exile wrote: »
    Since you're covering the game, shouldn't you be around the half-way line? :p
    Depends what you're looking for, I guess.

    Well, it's the same club playing both teams - Sat team Vs Sun team. Since I'm covering both normally, I'll just pick a spot and stay there.

    Actually, I know where I'll probably sit, but will see on the day.


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    #46
    City-Exile
    Registered Users Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    The halfway line, on the Riverside Stand, facing the Richmond Road Stand?


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    #47
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Due to the weather a number of games have been cancelled for the weekend.

    No news yet on this Sunday game, but make sure to check the Phoenix Rovers website, just in case it's cancelled.

    Hopefully it'll still go ahead. :confused:


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    #48
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Just had a call, that there will be a 10am pitch inspection tomorrow morning. This morning (due to weather yesterday), the pitch was unplayable. However, at 4pm, it was deemed 50/50 for the game to go ahead tomorrow.

    As soon as I hear anything, I'll update.


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    #49
    whyulittle
    Registered Users Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭whyulittle


    Weather is supposed to be good tomorrow. Cold but clear.


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    #50
    Kazujo
    Registered Users Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Kazujo


    Hopefully it'll stay dry tonight


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    #51
    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Hi Paul,
    I wont be able to make it tomorrow, work calls so I must answer. Thanks for organising though and hope it goes ahead. Have fun


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    #52
    challengemaster
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    It's eh..snowing here, so I don't know what the story is up there.. I'm not really feeling upto it tbh. Was already sick enough this week.. Thanks anyway Paul, best of luck to everyone else


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    #53
    acquiescefc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭acquiescefc


    According to website its been cncelled and rearranged for next sunday : (


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    #54
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Yeah, unfortunately the pitch is just not in a good enough condition, so the game today has been cancelled, but will go ahead next Sunday, again weather permitting.

    Thanks guys for the interest, and the offer is still open for next Sunday (I now have to check if I can make next Sunday).


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    #55
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    This is a brilliant idea Paul. Wont be able to make it this time but will sometime in the future. This is the kind of thing that makes this forum such a great place :)


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    #56
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    Ok, next week is no problem for me...
    Ta for all the work Paul, see ya next week!


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    #57
    City-Exile
    Registered Users Posts: 2,547 ✭✭✭City-Exile


    Hope you can still make it to the boards drinks, Paulw.
    Will you miss the Arsenal v Liverpool game?


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    #58
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    This should put a nice thirst on ye for the drinks alright.


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    #59
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    City-Exile wrote: »
    Hope you can still make it to the boards drinks, Paulw.
    Will you miss the Arsenal v Liverpool game?

    Boards drinks? Must check that out.

    I'd prefer a live game to photograph rather than watching Liverpool beat Arsenal again. :D

    Wi-Fi should keep me updated with the score though.


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    #60
    AnimalRights
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    mmm didn't realise this clashed with the Arsenal/Liverpool game... :mad:
    You fancy some betting on your beloved Liverpool then Paulie?
    And Boards drinkies too....will hedge my bets til as late as possible..


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    #61
    Paulw
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 13,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Shame about the clash. I'd certainly bet that Arsenal won't win, but with current form, may end in a draw.

    I don't have any update/details yet for the game next Sunday, but I'll be in touch with the club during the week.


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