Rugby Union Leicester vs Bath

[vcorne00]

This is my first set of action shots using my new EOS 40D. I am after some useful comments about this frame; typical of the others.



Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: -0.50
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 146 mm x 2 (converter used)
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[windrider86]

Please check these out and edit your post accrodingly. Just so you know, they are also posted at the top of the page.
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[fletch]

It doesn't look like the key part of the action, the charge down, is in sharp focus. Coupled with this being too close to the edge of the frame and too many other distactions in frame make for a slightly disapointing result. The fact you caught the ball in shot is a good thing though.

If you could have isolate the kicker and charger in frame and get them both in sharp focus you would have a great shot. As much as could be expected from the stands anyway.

Having said that I prefer to enjoy the rugby with a beer in hand rather than a camera!

[vcorne00]

Thanks Fletch, your points make good sense. I take your point about the action having distractions and I will have a go at cropping the action.The shots were taken from the next to highest row in a very high stand so I had low expectations of a professional finish- it is a new camera so I just wanted to have a play on a subject I love.

[vcorne00]

I am not sure what point you are picking me up for - it almost appears as if you are accusing me of showing off - on the contrary, the comment from the senior member below yours was exactly the kind of feedback I was after. There are different ability levels on planet photograph and surely we can all benefit and learn from feedback.

Originally Posted by windrider86

Please check these out and edit your post accrodingly. Just so you know, they are also posted at the top of the page.
We want everyone to have fun and learn here at DPS. In order to insure that, there are some rules you need to follow when posting in the Critique sections:

Only ONE new critique request per day [/color](24 hour period) for ENTIRE critique section. Choose your image carefully.
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[windrider86]

Hmm, I'm not sure how posting the rules was accusing you of showing off.
The reason I highlighted certain areas was to show you what you were missing in your post.
Asking a specific question as to what you are needing help with is asked for and I didnt see any of that.
For instance: Are you wanting critique on your composition? Camera settings? Color? Crop? See what I am getting at?

[fletch]

Originally Posted by vcorne00

I am not sure what point you are picking me up for - it almost appears as if you are accusing me of showing off - on the contrary, the comment from the senior member below yours was exactly the kind of feedback I was after. There are different ability levels on planet photograph and surely we can all benefit and learn from feedback.

If windrider hadn't already posted the rules you would have gotten the same feedback from me as you got from her. It is helpfull to have some idea of what to base your critique on and hence the question requirement in the rules.

Just like in rugby in this forum you don't answer back to the ref! Again like a good game of rugby if you play by the rules you will have a great time and learn a lot (OK maybe that's not so much like rugby but hey its always worth stretching an analogy, I should know having played since the age of 7!)

[vcorne00]

You are both right and I apologise for the manner of my reply. I will be more detailed in my requests for feedback in future and more respectful to those kind enough to give their time up to respond.