A slideshow from this week can be found here
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Monday, 12 March 2012
Rochdale Town v AFC Darwen
North West Counties League - and the first real full game use of the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for the whole game. Coupled with the D7000 it provides an awesome combination.
A slideshow from this game can be found here
A slideshow from this game can be found here
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Manchester University Football
Another week of footy from the University Sports League
A slideshow from this week can be found here
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Rochdale Town v Eccleshall
First game in a while. I’ve recently undergone eye surgery so haven’t been out and about for a few weeks – but what a great change it’s made. I can actually see really clearly now – and having put off photography for a while there’s quite a bit stacking up so several entries soon. Nice to be back.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Chadderton v AFC Darwen
So they have re-scheduled my eye surgery which meant I could get to Chaddy today for the first time in a while. Brilliant sunshine for much of the day but cold by the end of the match. Should be able to do more of Chaddy over next few months.
A slideshow from this game can be found here
A slideshow from this game can be found here
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Rochdale Town v Daisy Hill
This could be the last set of photos for a short while since I'm having eye surgery next week. Once the eye has healed though I look forward to getting out there for some more photography. Enjoy, and see you soon.
A slideshow from this game can be found here
A slideshow from this game can be found here
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Rochdale Town v Oldham Borough
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Rochdale Town v Holker Old Boys
North West Counties League and first game of the year. It was also the first attempt with my new lens - a Sigma 70-200 f 2.8. I thought I'd also really push the ISO since the D7000 is supposed to be really good in this kind of situation. Have to say I'm really pleased. The floodlights at this level are somewhat challenging, giving large dark areas across a pitch, but the camera and lens functioned better than I could possibly imagine. I was able to hanhold at 1/250 with a constant 2.8 which has resulted in many more shots than I can usually manage from a late match.
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Manchester Nights
Weather and other activities have reduced the opportunities to shoot footy lately, but I have enjoyed the opportunity to have a go at some more night time work. Very enjoyable - if cold!
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Manchester University Boxing
The boxing club at the University held a taster day for people to visit and see what's involved, maybe have a chance to have a trial. I really enjoyed this since it's a sport I'd wanted to shoot for some time.
A slideshow from this event can be found here
A slideshow from this event can be found here
Monday, 5 December 2011
Rochdale Town v Ashton Town
First game for what seems like ages. Not only is it now dark at half time, but the mist started rolling in half way through the second half blocking out what ambient light there was available. Not too many shots today then, but at least there's some.
A slideshow from this game can be found here
A slideshow from this game can be found here
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Manchester University basketball
Shooting indoors in a sports hall is never easy, especially with a fast moving game like basketball. Low light and speed are not a good combination. However my new 2.8 Tamron seems to have done quite a good job.
Saturday, 26 November 2011
John Rylands Library
No football this weekend and the weather was rather dull so I thought a visit to one of my favourite buildings in Manchester was called for, the John Rylands Library on Deansgate.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Lightroom
Things have been so hectic recently I still have a load of shots from games to post and will try and get round to them shortly. In the meantime the big news is I've invested in Lightroom - and although it's early days I love the programme. For the first time I'm shooting in RAW and then processing - and some of the effects are stunning. Although sometimes I'll still shoot in JPEG, especially footy, when I have time and the inclination then RAW will be the future. I know all the photographers out there will be amazed it's taken me so long to switch but hey.
The shot below was taken in the middle of Manchester today - November and the roses are still blooming in the heart of the city.
The shot below was taken in the middle of Manchester today - November and the roses are still blooming in the heart of the city.
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Rochdale Town v Atherton Collieries
North West Counties League. One of the last reasonably warm days wiyth low slanting sunlight.
A slideshow from this game can be found here
A slideshow from this game can be found here
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