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Avoiding the Block

© Michelle Alton

Avoiding the Block

Uploaded: February 05, 2013

Description


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He (captain of the team) wound up on the floor this time!
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It was during the first of four games that day, in the FamJuice City (play-by-play) Classic tournament.
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Had to deal with bad and broken lighting, and huge yellow color casts.
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F2.8, ISO:3200, 1/800s, Canon 24-70mm LF2.8 (not the new one).
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 59.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Monnie Ryan February 05, 2013

Terrific action shot with lots of detail! #1512979

Jack Ryan February 05, 2013

Super action image...great work. #10554696

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe February 05, 2013

That's what we do as photographers; deal with all the variables.
You really stopped the action here, Michelle. #10554752

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 05, 2013

Great action shot! Wonderful expressions! #10554753

Gord MacEachern February 05, 2013

Wonderful stop action sports photography Michelle!! #10554762

Robert R. Goodman February 05, 2013

Hi Michelle,Great action on this wonderful capture.Not the softest place to land!!! #10554810

Jack Gaskin February 05, 2013

Great Action catch Getting these shots in a GYM w/that lighting can be VERY DIFFICULT NICE GOING !!

Jack #10554860

David Phalen February 05, 2013

Fantastic sports action shot under very difficult conditions!! #10554897

David Hurt February 05, 2013

Nice job stopping the action Michelle #10554952

John Connolly February 05, 2013

Marvelous timing and color Michelle! A great sports shot! #10554993

Tiia Vissak February 05, 2013

great details & timing! #10555021

Mike Clime February 05, 2013

Excellent action shot! #10555083

Michael Frazier level-classic February 05, 2013

Great sports capture Michelle. Looks like you handled the difficult conditions well. #10555166

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 05, 2013

Great stop action Michelle. #10555260

Anita Hogue February 05, 2013

WOW, you are getting some awesome action shots!

I need some lessons on how to get this sharp stop action shots. WOW, you are good! #10555291

Carol L. Fowler February 05, 2013

Wonderful stop action capture #10555396

Craig D. Minton February 05, 2013

I like their expressions the best! Not often you can capture three subjects in a perfectly controlled flail. Great work with your lighting, Michelle. #10555483

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 05, 2013

Fantastic action, Michelle!! #10555496

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 05, 2013

Welcome to my world...shooting action where it happens with whatever light is available...beautiful action capture, Michelle!! #10555604

Brett Dolsen February 06, 2013

Great action freeze Michelle!! #10555655

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 06, 2013

Excellent action capture Michelle. You are getting some great shots. #10556173

Jeffrey R. Bange February 06, 2013

Another fantastic action shot Michelle, I think you've found a new calling with your camera. #10557023

Karen Celella February 07, 2013

Fabulous action shot, Michelle! #10558361

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic February 09, 2013

You had everything right Michelle! Wonderful action shot! #10560072

William S. Briggs level-deluxe February 09, 2013

Great action shot Michelle. You can really feel the moment from the expressions. #10560628

Mitch Spence level-classic February 16, 2013

As the good Dr. S said, oh, the places you go. What an effort these guys are making. #10570746

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