Utter Defeat. (MMA Fight)

[tswisst]

So I get to sit ringside at local MMA fights...

I bring the ole camera equipment and shoot away. This was probably my favorite of the night. The lighting in this place was VERY tricky, and no flash allowed...

The fight lasted only 30 seconds before getting knocked out and I think I captured the actual confusion on his face quite well. I also like the way he is holding the Doctor's hand...

This guy had no idea what day it was...

Anyway...When lighting is tough, this Sepia tone is the best I can do...Any other suggestions when the color balance is shot and you forget to shoot in RAW.

Picture size has been changed to accomodate the rules...


Canon 7D
Exposure: 1/100
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO 2000
Focal Length: 70mm

Smug Mug Has options for picture sizes of 800x600 or 600 x 450... I know I went 60px too big, but figured it would not be a big deal.

Please let me know if I am wrong here. and thanks.

[Tzetsin]

No critique needed, except that you didnt follow the critique forum rules AT ALL.

Great timing, you caught a great moment perfectly. Colour is right, composition is perfect for a dude sitting in the stands, lighting is perfect too, for someone who isnt allowed to use any.

Great shot. But read the forum rules so you know what to include next time. If you don't want to include any of the information required for the critique section, post your photos in the "sys" section. That section is just for showing off and back patting.

[tswisst]

Not exactly sure what rules I broke... Except the 60px difference in the width of the pic. I read the rules over and over again...and really dont understand your first line, "...you didnt follow the critique forum rules AT ALL."

I edited the post to maybe be a little more clear, but not sure what else could have been done (or not)

Thanks for the comments though.

[zona5101]

still too big - the problem is ad banners cover the right side of your text and part of the pic. annoying to try and figure out the missing words... most won't bother.

[tswisst]

Thanks... I understand now... I went ahead and changed thesize of the pic to the one smaller.

[Krusty79]

As long as your image is 740 pixels or less on the long side, you'll be ok.

Great capture. He looks like he doesn't even know what day it is.

[zona5101]

And I like the post work...it works in an editorial sense with the tone induced mood and increase in structure/clairity. makes for a nice dramatic shot. In terms of a more journalistic shot, if faced with a difficult-to-correct white balance, my first choice would be a B&W conversion.

[Jim Bryant]

Tells the story perfectly. The fighter looks like a deer in headlights.

[Hoffy02]

Great shot!

Newb here so no critique but I felt compelled to say that I would hate to run into the guy that knocked that dude out!!

[mikoyan]

It's a pretty nice shot but it might have been nicer if you had gotten more of the guy on the left in the picture or tightened in on the boxer.