Tennis

[Buttkicker]

Hi folks
finished work early yesterday
I noticed that in a nearby Town they are holding a Tennis tournament, so like one does I thought I would pop along with the Camera

first off.. I have never seen 'Live' tennis (with quality players) before

well I was pretty blown away at just how hard they return the ball, and just how low they keep the ball to the net (very impressive)

they are playing for serious amounts of dosh as well

anyway had a great couple of sessions shooting a sport that I have a now greater respect for after seeing just how talented these players are
any way on with my 'efforts'
must add its the first time I have snapped tennis (wont be my last)
thanks for looking
Chris

1
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/343701054_SqHbU-L.jpg
2
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/342350295_pb89Y-L.jpg
3
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/342319931_QTPR8-L.jpg
4
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/342348103_BLXuF-XL.jpg
5
You 'might' notice a cluttered background in this one :lol:
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/342306769_TsCiD-XL.jpg
6
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/342314803_SU4t9-XL.jpg

[Alison]

must add its the first time I have snapped tennis (wont be my last)

Hard to believe looking at these - you've captured the action brilliantly and taken some really imaginative shots :thumbs:

For what it's worth (I'm neither a sportsperson nor an accomplished photographer :geek: ) #1 and #3 are my favourites.

[Chewy]

Some ace action shots there, really captured the sense of movement... altho number 5 is obviously me fave :D

[blacksheep]

5
You 'might' notice a cluttered background in this one :lol:


Yeah, first thing that I noticed was the cluttered background ;)

Well done, there's some great shots there - Numbers 1 & 3 for me as well!

[Diego Garcia]

Nice opening gambit. :thumbs:

[P-E]

Nice set of shots......cluttered background? :D

[Ian_Wilson]

3 is particularly good. What shutter speed and what lens did you use?

[Buttkicker]

Cheers guys
Camera used
1dmk2N
Lenses used 70-200mm F4
400mm F5.6 was the lens I took shot 3 with
regards Chris