My neighbors have two boys in hockey and asked me to come shoot their games before the season ended. Having never shot hockey before, let alone little league, I had no idea what to expect. Needless to say I had a great time. Both games were at Steiner near the UofU. It was brighter than anticipated and I tried shooting through the glass around the rink. I was amazed I didn't lose more light through it and the angle was pretty cool. Links to the galleries are below:
http://www.haslamphotography.com/Sports/Hockey/Eagles - The Squirt Division Game
My oldest son's basketball season ended with them winning the last two games. Those games were played back to back in a very dark gym. The old Nikon 50mm f/1.8 is a must for anyone shooting basketball. I would like to try the 35mm f1/.8 DX for under the basket and the 85mm f/1.8 for the baseline/corner. Of course a f/1.4 would be better.
http://www.haslamphotography.com/Sports/Basketball/RvsAT
College lacrosse has started and the UofU played Boise State and two weeks later Montana in the ever dark field house. For the Montana game I tried using a slow shutter speed then panned a player moving. If done right, the player being tracked is in focus while everything else is in blurred. The best result is the one below and there are a few more in the gallery.
http://www.haslamphotography.com/Sports/Lacrosse/UUvM - Utah vs Montana
Last Saturday the snow came down hard at the first outdoor lacrosse game of the season for me, Westminster vs Utah Valley. I had fun, but the flu bug in me disagreed. I only lasted for the first half and missed an exciting overtime victory by Westminster.
Baseball and soccer are starting along with high school lacrosse. Hopefully I won't wait so long before posting again.
