[MT Stringer]

Pat and I went to College Station today to watch Channelview play Brenham in the Class 4A Region III Championship game. Whew, it sure got hot. Channelview won a good, close game by the score of 3-1.
I was real envious of the photog with the three Canon's covering the game. Wish I could afford some big glass like his (all white L lenses).

Here's a few pics shot from the stands behind the first base dugout.

1) Out at second - No, wait. He safe because the pitcher balked!
2) Aaron Miller swing resulted in a double.
3) Diego's 390 foot double off the base of the left centerfield fence.
4) Casey Brown pitched 5 2/3 innings giving up only two hits.
5) The catcher had a busy day.
Mike

 

[MT Stringer]

More Baseball pics...

1) Diego batting. This fella can hit a baseball
2) Out at second (somebody missed a bunt signal)
3) Second sacker fielding and throwing the runner out.
4) Channlview Falcons - Class 4A Region III Champions
5) Aaron's second hit

Mike

 

[galbayfisher]

MT,
great shots. Nice, clear, crisp shots. what camera are you using and size and type of lens?

 

[RustyBrown]

Oh yeah...

It's alot easier during the day wih some sun, huh. Nice to see shutter speeds like 1/1600 etc. Your trip is nicely represented here. There are always some struggles. What were yours?

 

[MT Stringer]

Struggles? What struggles?

Oh yeah, those struggles.

Well, actually there were several...
1) I found it very difficult to watch the ball game through the viewfinder!
2) At times it was hard to zoom and compose with the ball in play and my heart pounding in anticipation of a good play. That was tough.
3) I missed several good shots because I was watching the game and not shooting!
4) Looking for a good seat. I was lucky to get a seat behind the dugout where there was no netting. I had a good view of the entire field of play.
5) Thankfully, there was plenty of sunshine. I shot all pics in AV mode (aperature priority) and let the shutter speeds fall as needed. I actually got to increase my f/stop some when it was real bright. ISO never more than 400 (I think).

Galbayfisher, I was using a Canon Rebel XT with a standard Canon EF 75-300mm zoom (1988 model) that I have borrowed from a friend at work.

Focus and sharp pictures have been a problem for me, so needless to say, I was pretty happy with the way these turned out.
Mike

 

[RustyBrown]

Looking good

Oh yeah, those struggles.

Well, actually there were several...
1) I found it very difficult to watch the ball game through the viewfinder!
2) At times it was hard to zoom and compose with the ball in play and my heart pounding in anticipation of a good play. That was tough.
3) I missed several good shots because I was watching the game and not shooting!
4) Looking for a good seat. I was lucky to get a seat behind the dugout where there was no netting. I had a good view of the entire field of play.
5) Thankfully, there was plenty of sunshine. I shot all pics in AV mode (aperature priority) and let the shutter speeds fall as needed. I actually got to increase my f/stop some when it was real bright. ISO never more than 400 (I think).

Focus and sharp pictures have been a problem for me, so needless to say, I was pretty happy with the way these turned out.
Mike

Ah the challenge of shooting sports - all the shots at the races I missed because generally you can only shoot a lane at a time, so I feel your pain. So you missed parts of the game because you were shooting and you missed shots because you were watching. It is definitely either/or.

It certianly looks like you've got the technical aspects worked out for these shooting situations. When's your next outing?

 

[MT Stringer]

When's your next outing?

Today! But I was too busy catching fish and running the boat to stop and take any pictures (I took the Olympus ). Besides, the fish were all small anyway. Trinity Bay was dead calm this morning and glassed over.

Back to work tomorrow night. Might get out Saturday.

Note to self: Start saving all your change for that new lens!
Mike

 

[Backlashed_39]

Sorry this is a little late, but i just saw this post...

Congrats to Channelview for the Region III Champs, they are a very good team. I was hoping they could have won State... very good pitchers, especially in Aaaron Miller and Seastruck (sp?) kid...

I didn't make the game, had to work but I listened to both games and the Brenham announcers really praised Channelview players.

Very nice pics...

 

[Domin0]

Heh im from brenham