After having a rough day the day before, it’s good to know that a brief stint of photography outing can restore the cheer in me. Wasn’t really looking forward to it considering, but it turned out great for me, and I get to practice before an actual event that’s coming up, and I get to practice some Strobist techniques.
While I can’t replicate some of the techniques I’ve read up on Strobist, as there was no overhang behind the net, and sticking it clost to mid court was impossible as well due to the heavy traffic of people and the refs officiating the game. There was only one or two metres clearance from the sideline to the walls, so space was limited. Improvise? There’s a ledge right near the net area to one side which extends to a doorway which was not used, and as it was right in the corner, I know I won’t block the view of the spectators. You can see it in my second shot. I aimed it at around the middle of the half court on a tripod, so the light would be evenly spread from the net at its nearest end, and will at least tickle the light above ambient on the other end.
The other strobe was on the light stand as far away from the action as possible right at the corner. This pointed at the same area as well. Was triggering with my G.I. remotes, but intermittently, the flashes will not fire. This could be time to replace the batteries in the receivers, and also I would need to mod the receivers so it can fire at a higher percentage when I’m at the other end of the court.
Free movement around the court, and armed with f/2.8s, ISO800, I got quite good results. Grainy as heck, but it looks oh so crisp and detailed. I might go and do some aggressive NR with these pics in the future. Here’s a selection of pictures in portrait form. Some more pics can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157600598016375/detail/.
b.mobile were the champions for the day! The final game was rather exciting and nail biting, but they hold
off the BIBD team when they mounted a comeback. b.mobile came away with a close scoreline.
The champs having a photo with the guest of honour.
The runners up having a photo with the guest of honour.
More here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stupidlogic/sets/72157600598016375/detail/.
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3 comments in “BIBD Invitational Netball Tournament”
July 2nd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
hahahahaahha bisai….poster nya atu bini2 pakai tudung…tapi nada pun yang main batudung hahahahha
July 2nd, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Hahah shhh. Aku yang kana ucap mempost yang inda makai tudung saja.
Ada lah, dua, tiga… empat lah kali.
July 3rd, 2007 at 6:58 pm
awueh…ada jua yg betudung..u should be there n watched the real thang. mun paham bisai..
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