Our little local camera club has been tasked with providing images for the summer Parks & Rec. programs. What I like is that it encourages me to shoot out of my comfort zone. Also, we get ⬓press passes⬠that allow us to get on the field, a perk for photographers. I love the community spirit at these games.
I choose this image to get y’all’s opinion on composition. This was shot through the fence behind home plate. I purposely choose a small aperture to focus the attention on the batter, but does it work? Should the pitcher be in focus as well? I have more games coming up to try different techniques.
As far as post processing goes, I usually don’t do a great deal since I can come home with over a 1000 images(a lot of swings and misses). In this image, I choose to select the batter in LRc and brighten her up a bit. A square crop just seemed to work as I gravitate toward tight crops for action.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 6 comments posted
Wanda Krack
The telling of a story, and you caught the ball action just perfect. I like the batter's stance, especially the foot up and bat going for the swing. You caught the moment well. Posted: 07/16/2024 13:43:20
Steve Long
Thanks Wanda! Posted: 07/16/2024 15:50:55
Deb Thurlbeck
I like the composition and with the focus on the batter, it tells the story well. Have fun as it sounds like you are having a great summer Posted: 07/16/2024 15:11:27
Steve Long
Thanks! It has been a fun summer. Posted: 07/16/2024 15:51:19
Deborah Milburn
I really like the action and the story. Well done. It would be interesting to see if the pitcher was also in focus, would it detract or help?? I think I would like to see the batter in focus Well done. Posted: 07/16/2024 17:49:16
Kathy Brand
I like the composition, especially having just a part of the umpire in your picture. I also would try darkening the cars in the background and maybe getting rid of the round light spots in the cars. Posted: 07/18/2024 18:51:22
