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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Sometimes you set out to capture specific players, be it they haven't been in previous shooting action, been injured or just haven't been where you were concentrating on (they defend & you're on the opposite end of the field) or the parent has made a request . The first four are in this line but the last... well, excellent players stand out for a reason

Here's a few from this past week. I always welcome your C&C because it helps to understand what other people find to be either good or not so good... when putting together selections for game presentation to the parents

Matt







1. Ball was deflected sucessfully







2. Beginning of a foul that was not called







3. On the way to his first score







4. It didn't slow her down or lessen her engagement on the field







5. Consistently performs at a high level




Sep 21, 2014 at 09:13 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Those are some good ones. The combination of player expression + ball + down low = definite keepers. Great technique shows. I know how it goes with good players. You shoot a couple hundred shots and then realize that you have only gotten 5 players because they are the ones always in the action. I have a parent right now who wants shots of 4 specific players that haven't even been on the field yet this year. And you know what happens if you don't please the parents
You say you're doing a presentation, can you explain? Are these shots something you are planning to print for sale then? Just curious as to how you will present them and what the goal of it all is.



Sep 21, 2014 at 09:48 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


I probably should have been a bit more clear, sorry about that. All of what I present is posted on the website. Hit the www and select the AvonSoccer link.


Sep 21, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Great shots Matt.

I think it is the low angle, and the way you seem to always capture the peak of action, along with the players expressions.

Of these, I think the first one is my favorite and that may be that there are so few good photos of GK in action.

Don



Sep 21, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Great shots. What (if any) post processing was done on the images?

Les



Sep 21, 2014 at 01:15 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


I would think parents would be very pleased with those photos
whether the parents are willing to pay for those photos is another question




Sep 21, 2014 at 03:26 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Hey Don, I agree on GK shots, although I do like #5 as well. Thanks for looking!

Les: since I shoot raw, there is a PP workflow I follow that includes std sharpening and sometimes a minor tweak here or there. Appreciate your comment, thanks.

Chris, you are right on target there! In the end, you can only lead a horse to water Thanks for stopping by.

Edited on Sep 22, 2014 at 07:20 AM · View previous versions



Sep 21, 2014 at 05:07 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Matt -- love the GOALIE grab in #1! Great shot.

Tim



Sep 21, 2014 at 08:13 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Tim -- thanks man, every once in a while you snare a decent goalie shot.



Sep 22, 2014 at 07:21 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Nice pics.


Sep 23, 2014 at 10:29 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Great pics, especially the goalie pic. When you have a sunny day do you keep it at 3.2 because the IQ is better than 2.8? Have you tried it at 4.0? Thanks.


Sep 23, 2014 at 11:32 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


I like to bump the DOF a tad with f-stops above 2.8 in order to get a bit more in focus. The human body in motion is rarely in a flat plane. I do use 2.8, more so when the available light will not allow fast enough SS at 3.2, 3.5, or 4.0. I have used 4.0 and it usually provides a decent blurred background.


Sep 23, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


nice set, if they were my kids I would buy them.


Sep 25, 2014 at 09:29 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


first one is incredible! and 2, 5 up there too



Sep 26, 2014 at 10:05 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Really nice pics. All of them are spot on!


Sep 27, 2014 at 04:03 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Andy, skibum5, & epalanb: thanks for comments guys!




Sep 27, 2014 at 11:22 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


If it were my kid on the team, I definitely would NOT buy one!

My kid is the one sitting on the bench and you don't have any shots of him, why is that?

Gotta love that complaint!

Very nice, very enjoyable, very good action shots!



Oct 02, 2014 at 03:15 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Thanks Chris, appreciate the comment!


Oct 03, 2014 at 03:22 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · SOCCER, the shot they want...


Matt-
Really strong set. A few more eyes-up would definitely help, so don't forget to tell tthe players to take their eyes off the ball

For my experience, 1,3 and maybe 5 would have best chances of selling, despite the others being more interesting to view. Parents seem, despite peak action, to strongly prefer solo shots when purchasing.

Guy

PS- I just had to go out and shoot a player before a game to get some shots. They were happy anyway.



Oct 04, 2014 at 12:19 AM





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