It seemed that the principle thing was much closer cropping to the subject character. If I am to take this subject further I will need to explore larger and faster lenses, but this is a real issue regarding expense. Have looked at opportunities to borrow equipment and this may well be a route initially as I decide whether I wish to pursue further.
One issue is busy backgrounds. The photographers that I have looked at have addressed this through the use of a shallow depth of field, often using F2.8. The lens that I have been using will only stop down to F5.6 at the longest end which prevents me from doing this, especially at the distances shot at. For some events this is not an issue, but with events in large stadia with crowds in the background this is a problem
For some of these below it's not an issue, with others it has been necessary to blur the backgrounds. If I decide to take any of these into the final portfolio I'll spend a bit more time and make a better job of it.
I like the fact that I have been able to capture the player in mid air as he goes over for the try. This is as far away as it can get and still be in the field of play. Do I crop in closer? For me it adds to the image to see how close the players from the opposition side were. Could take to a square image and just include the three players on the right.
Mid stride, over the try-line before placing the ball down. Really pleased with this one. Relatively sharp, some motion blur on the rear foot that adds to the feeling of speed, clear view of the players face.
A real action shot, some motion blur but player jumping for the ball clear.
Full of intent, but the background is a little busy.
Again, intent, but also the joy of playing.
Would really welcome comment and feedback.
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