Dr Isaac Vaisman, APSA, PPSA
July 2024 - Ouch
About the Image(s)
Ouch was created at the Hard Rock Café Boxing Ring. Through an acquaintance I was able to obtain a Photo Pass to be at the ringside with the real boxing reporters. In fact, we all had to maneuver and push each other very politely since the only open area to be close to the ring was very small and restricted.
Using a Nikon Z8 with the Nikkor prime zoom 70-200 mm f/2.8 @ 70 mm and with these settings: ISO 4500 (Auto setting), f/ 3.2 and 1/1250 sec.
The image was PP in LightRoom using the included denoise feature in the program and cropped.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
9 comments posted
Isaac, I think you choose great settings to absolutely stop the image. When I first looked at the image I thought they were posing. But when I looked closer and saw the beads of sweat flying through the air I knew that it was true boxing. For 4500 ISO you also did a great job with the deNoise. Nicely done. Posted: 07/03/2024 19:15:23
Gary, check group 59. I have another image a little more intense. Posted: 07/04/2024 23:29:47
Well I certainly would not pick a fight with either of these two men! You have caught the action with the sweat flying and you can sense the power behind the punches from the obvious tension in the muscles. Lighting is good and the two boxers are pin sharp. It is unfortunate that the out of focus arm on the right (referee?) looks like it is trying to restrain the boxer on the right. Also, can you darken the bright blue and yellow sign at the top without violating the rules for PJ? Posted: 07/08/2024 13:32:17
That certainly is a knockout picture. Everything is spot on. It's sharp, well exposed and you've captured the peak of the action. I I were to make any improvements, I would crop tighter. Posted: 07/08/2024 14:38:59
Hi Isaac
While you were capturing the action in the ring did anybody capture everyone fighting for position ringside?
Wonderful piece of sports journalism the effort each boxer is putting in can be clearly seen the tensed muscles the veins in the neck the movement in the white boxing trunks
I must admit my eye was so taken by the 2 main subjects I had not noticed the overhead sign that shows how powerfully the main subject held my attention.
Brilliant image Isaac Posted: 07/10/2024 18:29:51
While you were capturing the action in the ring did anybody capture everyone fighting for position ringside?
Wonderful piece of sports journalism the effort each boxer is putting in can be clearly seen the tensed muscles the veins in the neck the movement in the white boxing trunks
I must admit my eye was so taken by the 2 main subjects I had not noticed the overhead sign that shows how powerfully the main subject held my attention.
Brilliant image Isaac Posted: 07/10/2024 18:29:51
I didn't notice the sign either. The fringe on the right shows the stop action well. Have you tried black and white? Also have you not considered it to be non PJ and erase the arm of the referee and sign, with black background the men would really pop. I don't like boxing but to me this photo is like a piece of art. I especially like that you don't know who is winning Posted: 07/11/2024 23:49:43
Vella, the "sign" on top is a gigantic TV screen which displays the fight in real time for the people seating on the bleachers. Posted: 07/22/2024 11:24:19
A strong action image Isaac, you caught the peak of the action, as usual. proper color that appears tack sharp. This image pays Creedance to "It's not what you know, it's who you know. (Photo Pass) Posted: 07/16/2024 00:24:02
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
Great image but for some reason that arm on the left side which appeared to be restraining the fighter bothered me so I took it out. What do you think? Posted: 07/28/2024 14:50:08