Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/08/04

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Subject: [Leica] Sports attempt
From: nicholsj at edge.net (JAMES NICHOLS)
Date: Wed Aug 4 18:35:46 2004

Dave,
Having tried taking soccer shots when my grandsons were playing, I can
offer my sympathy on the challenge of trying to get the focus and timing to
get a good action shot.  My hat is off to you.  You did a good job.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN


> [Original Message]
> From: David Mason <masonster@gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
> Date: 8/4/2004 5:04:01 PM
> Subject: [Leica] Sports attempt
>
> OK, I have known that I am *NOT* a sports-photographer. I can admit
> it, I am comfortable with it. It is a very difficult thing to do in my
> opinion. So what do I do? Go out and try it.
>
> I went to see my beloved Chelsea FC (London) play AC Milan (Milan -
> duh) in a friendly match in Philadelphia (too bad Kyle's show wasn't
> on). Luckily I had front-row seats and I took my Leica <cough> D100
> digi SLR with a 300mm, 85mm, and a 18-35mm.
>
> Most of the images SUCK! Here are the better ones. Let me know what you
think!
>
> http://dave.ofmassdestruction.com/photos/CFC/CFC.html
>
>
>
> Dave
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