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TANDEM REBOUND

© Michelle Alton

TANDEM REBOUND

Uploaded: December 17, 2012

Description


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The annual Villa Classic high school basketball tournament was held Saturday at Arcadia University in Glenside, PA, a gorgeous campus with unique architectural photo opportunities.
Anyway, I experienced basketball photography "immersion" as Bill and I shot all five games from midday to 8 pm.
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I clicked the shutter of my new Canon 5D Mark III camera more than 1600 times and managed to squeeze out more than 40 super shots, altering my feeling that you don't need a GREAT camera to get great shots. The THING is that if I didn't have a camera that could handle low-light conditions at high ISO with little noise, with an AutoFocus system that can perform miracles tracking moving subjects, and could focus LIGHTNING fast...I am pretty sure that my best attempts at composition would not have produced satisfying--let alone JOYFUL results.
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F2.8, fixed 1/640S, auto ISO.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton December 17, 2012

I took this down to fix a light flare, resubmitted it, then realized I'd botched it. So here is the original version, including all the light flares.
If I have time to fix it ALL later, I will. Meanwhile, here are the three comments that popped in.
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Carolyn Fletcher

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member since: 10/6/2001 Well, it sure did work for you! Or you for it, or something like that! Nice job!
12/17/2012 3:41:38 AM

Jack Gaskin

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member since: 11/2/2007 OUTSTANDING STOP ACTION
I know exactly how difficult this was when I used to shoot it w/film back in the day. GREAT WORK
Congrats on the NEW TOY
Jack


12/17/2012 3:42:08 AM
Gord MacEachern

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member since: 12/21/2007 This is one amazing capture Michelle, winning image in my book!!!
12/17/2012 3:38:54 AM

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Joy Rector December 17, 2012

great shot #10467503

Jim Baines level-classic December 17, 2012

No wonder our world is in such a tizzy when there are move feet off the ground than on!! This is simply MAGNIFICENT!!! #10467625

Jim Baines level-classic December 17, 2012

"more" feet ... #10467646

Monnie Ryan December 17, 2012

Terrific action capture, Michelle! #10467711

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 17, 2012

Great work, Michelle, and I totally agree with you that equipment matters for sports, action, and wildlife.

Debby #10468177

Kelvin S. Murphy December 17, 2012

Nice action shot capturing expressions of the players. #10468183

Bill Johnson December 17, 2012

Michelle, Great capture and great timing. #10468209

Leslie McLain level-classic December 17, 2012

Fantastic capture, Michelle. #10468249

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 17, 2012

A fantastic action shot, Michelle!! Great timing! #10468283

Lana Arcemont December 17, 2012

Fabulous action shot, Michelle! #10468288

Carol L. Fowler December 17, 2012

Wonderful sports shot! (I agree that it is an amazing camera!) #10468378

Rona L. Schwarz December 17, 2012

Spectacular sports action capture, Michelle! Yes, wonderful cameras DO make a difference, but they still need the photographer behind the lens to make them live up to their potential! Shooting fast action in a gym with tricky lighting can be a challenge and you really nailed this one! Wonderful work! #10468550

Ann Coates level-classic December 17, 2012

Fantastic action shot Michelle. The two on the right crack me up, just the expressions on their faces are hilarious. I hope we see this again. #10468607

John Connolly December 18, 2012

Wonderful timing in this great action sports shot Michelle! Nice work! #10469399

Kathy Reeves December 19, 2012

Outstanding stop action image!!! #10470486

Emile Abbott level-classic December 20, 2012

Well timed stop action capture Michelle. #10472579

Thomas E. Hinds December 20, 2012

This is an awesome action shot! Great color and clarity, Michelle! #10472823

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 20, 2012

Absolutely super Michelle! Things must have been moving very fast as the image of the hand at the hoop and the two hanging onto the ball. AWESOME!!! #10473088

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