The image galleries from the Highlands Little League All-Star teams will be expiring on 7/31/10. This means that on August 1st, a 5x7 print will cost $10 instead of $5.
Regardless, a large portion of the proceeds will benefit the league in perpetuity.
If you are having any problems ordering, or are interested in something that you do not see on the site, please contact me. If you contact me before the expiration date, the regular pricing will apply.
Thank you.
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Freeport International - Images Available
Images from tonight's two games are online and ready for viewing. Gallery expires on 8/22/10. Any questions, let me know.
Click here: FREEPORT INTERNATIONAL IMAGES
Click here: FREEPORT INTERNATIONAL IMAGES
Sports Sequences
I've always been fascinated by sequential shots of a play that are in focus. Why? Because, more often than not, one or two important frames will be blurry. Today, I got my BEST sequence to date. I thought I'd share. Now, I've gotten 1-3 frame collections, but this one is such a "storytelling sequence" that it has become my favorite.
I have to give #14 credit. He seems pretty aware of himself after that tumble. All-in-all, I think it's a pretty good sequence. Hopefully, I can get these more often.
Camera Settings: Av @ f/4.0 - ISO 800 (shutter speeds varied between 2500 and 8000 all game) w/ Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens.
Highlands vs. Burrell (Championship)
A quick note to let you know that the images from Tuesday's game between Highlands and Burrell for the DIstrict 26 Championship are online.
* Remember, the gallery expires 8/20/10 (prices double at this point)
Click Here: HIGHLANDS vs BURRELL IMAGE GALLERY
If you have any questions, or would like to buy digital versions in bulk, contact me.
* Remember, the gallery expires 8/20/10 (prices double at this point)
Click Here: HIGHLANDS vs BURRELL IMAGE GALLERY
If you have any questions, or would like to buy digital versions in bulk, contact me.
Where Photo Alteration is Bad
I said before, "I do NOT condone editing of newsworthy images." But, in some cases, like the instance I mentioned a few days ago, I think it was taken to an extreme.
Here, however, is an article where the "watchdogs" are serving their purpose... to PROTECT the public from misleading information - NOT to save from the national security breach of removing a golf caddy's head from an image.
Please read this: BP Alters Phots & Admits The "Lie"
My question is this? Why hasn't the mainstream media picked this up and mentioned it? Somebody should tell Anderson Cooper...
Update... I sent this in to the CNN, HLN and FOX NEWS offices. This morning, they did a piece on how BP has done this again! They have now released a THIRD poorly "photoshopped" image. Amazing!!
Here, however, is an article where the "watchdogs" are serving their purpose... to PROTECT the public from misleading information - NOT to save from the national security breach of removing a golf caddy's head from an image.
Please read this: BP Alters Phots & Admits The "Lie"
My question is this? Why hasn't the mainstream media picked this up and mentioned it? Somebody should tell Anderson Cooper...
Update... I sent this in to the CNN, HLN and FOX NEWS offices. This morning, they did a piece on how BP has done this again! They have now released a THIRD poorly "photoshopped" image. Amazing!!
Highlands Little League - Game Action Photos (Lower Burrell)
The images from Sunday's game versus Lower Burrell are online. You can view them by clicking the link below.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Highlands Little League.
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES
If you have any questions, or wish to purchase more than 25 images, contact me.
Gallery expires 8/18/10 - pricing will double at that point.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Highlands Little League.
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES
If you have any questions, or wish to purchase more than 25 images, contact me.
Gallery expires 8/18/10 - pricing will double at that point.
It Boggles the Mind - Photographer Fired
This is more of a commentary or editorial opinion that a post about photography. I might be more liberal when it comes to what IS and IS NOT acceptable in the world of journalism. If a photo is altered and it doesn't CHANGE the effect/meaning/intent of the article/photo - then I don't see any harm. To me, it falls under the same creative license we have when we enhance colors, increase sharpness, touch up a blemish... you know what I mean.
Read this article: Getty Photographer Fired Over Altered Image
Now, if you remember the problem in the O.J. Simpson saga where a magazine overly "darkened" the mugshot of O.J. to make it seem more ominous? Well, THAT is a problem to me... NOT this. I can't see how simply removing a caddie's head from a golf photo is detrimental to the industry - OR changes the intent of the image.
The sad thing is, this was all put into motion (the firing, that is) by a photo editor (who shall remain nameless) who felt that (for some reason) he needed to make a phone call to Getty to point out this "travesty". Honestly, kudos to the guy for being a "hardliner" on this issue. The sad thing is, it cost someone his job. Even more disturbing, the fired photographer had been working with Getty for 26 years.
But, I appear to be in the minority - or at least more liberal in my stance on the subject. I also don't think that those with a more conservative viewpoint are wrong, I just don't get the point of being so steadfast that it comes to the brink of getting someone fired. In all honesty, I'm not sure that this editor was really affected by this photographer's actions. But, if they are an editor who deems it their job to police the industry - I guess there has to be "someone".
My heart goes out to Marc Feldman. It's a shame to lose a client or working relationship in an already fragmented industry during an economy like the one we are in. I've seen your work. Hopefully, I'll continue to see it. You were actually one of the photographers I researched before covering my first pro golf event (USGA Women's Open) this past week. Best of luck.
Sometimes, this business leaves me speechless...
Read this article: Getty Photographer Fired Over Altered Image
Now, if you remember the problem in the O.J. Simpson saga where a magazine overly "darkened" the mugshot of O.J. to make it seem more ominous? Well, THAT is a problem to me... NOT this. I can't see how simply removing a caddie's head from a golf photo is detrimental to the industry - OR changes the intent of the image.
The sad thing is, this was all put into motion (the firing, that is) by a photo editor (who shall remain nameless) who felt that (for some reason) he needed to make a phone call to Getty to point out this "travesty". Honestly, kudos to the guy for being a "hardliner" on this issue. The sad thing is, it cost someone his job. Even more disturbing, the fired photographer had been working with Getty for 26 years.
But, I appear to be in the minority - or at least more liberal in my stance on the subject. I also don't think that those with a more conservative viewpoint are wrong, I just don't get the point of being so steadfast that it comes to the brink of getting someone fired. In all honesty, I'm not sure that this editor was really affected by this photographer's actions. But, if they are an editor who deems it their job to police the industry - I guess there has to be "someone".
My heart goes out to Marc Feldman. It's a shame to lose a client or working relationship in an already fragmented industry during an economy like the one we are in. I've seen your work. Hopefully, I'll continue to see it. You were actually one of the photographers I researched before covering my first pro golf event (USGA Women's Open) this past week. Best of luck.
Sometimes, this business leaves me speechless...
Mark IV - ISO Examples
Here are some sample images taken with a Tamron 28-75 (f/2.8) at 28mm focal length, open wide at f/2.8 with varying ISO settings using the Mark IV. In my opinion, there could be some very usable images at the higher end of the spectrum. A little noise-reduction and even the 102,400 could have a place in certain circumstances.
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 8000
ISO 10000
ISO 12800
ISO 25600
ISO 51200
ISO 102400
In my humble opinion, although the argument can be made that the Nikon outperforms the Canon Mark IV in this area - how much better does the average photographer need? I do this for a living and this performance far exceeded my expectations and I can see the immediate impact that this ISO performance will have on my images - especially the ones shot at night and/or under poor lighting (high school football, basketball, wrestling, etc).
We'll see how it performs covering the Pirates game this evening.
Mark II vs Mark IV
Canon Professional Services (CPS) sent me, on loan, a new Mark IV camera body to test out. I will have it through the 25th and am going to carefully compare it to my current Mark II bodies. I'll post my results and personal opinions here.
I came across these and thought I should DEFINITELY post them. They have helped me - not only with getting the right settings on my 1D Mark II for sports, but Peter Read Miller from Sports Illustrated went and posted his settings for the 1D Mark IV on Sportsshooter.
Here are the two (2) CSD files that you simply put onto a memory card, insert into your camera and "Load Camera Settings". Then, you're ready to go.
Canon 1D Mark II - Camera Settings File
Canon 1D Mark IV - Camera Settings File
7/15/10 - Day One
Didn't really have much chance to test anything today but I have a few "first impressions" of the camera...
First of all, it seems lighter. The battery size probably is the difference. It is approximately 1/2 the size of the batter that the 1D Mark II uses.
Writing different formats to different cards. This is a pretty cool fact. I never owned a Mark III, so I am not sure if this is available on that model, but the camera allows you to write a RAW (.CR2) file to the CF card and a JPEG (.jpg) version to the SDHC card that is also inserted.
This is pretty cool for a couple of reasons. With me, I use a Eye-Fi card a lot. So, I can now write a RAW file to the CF slot and a small JPEG to the Eye-Fi card in the SD slot. Then, the JPEG gets transferred wirelessly for a real-time slideshow (Photo Mechanic) and I still have the RAW format for later editing.
I can also see this being useful if you have to get JPEG versions of your "take" to an editor immediately and have time to fully edit your images later.
The sutter is as fast as the Mark II but doesn't seem to vibrate the camera as much. This may not be very noticeable to some photographers, but I am constantly firing off 10-20 frames in a burst and maxing out the 10 frames-per-second. This much shutter action does cause some vibrations that are more annoying than anything that affects the image quality. I am sure that, over an entire day of shooting, this lack of vibration could help lessen the fatigue that we all go through.
ISO Performance seems to be pretty impressive. I only took a few shots in a dark, poorly lit room with the ISO set to auto and it was grabbing a lot of ambient light at 1/60 and the shots were coming out amazingly bright. It'll be interesting to crank it up tomorrow at the Pittsburgh Pirates game and see where the ISO starts to get noisy.
Wrong Lens, Wrong Everything... Right Photo? How can that be??
It's amazing how sometimes when you think you've gotten everything wrong, something turns out a lot more "right" than you expected. On the 4th of July I had this happen to me. There was a very unfortunate and tragic house fire that was apparently caused by fireworks. This is all still under investigation, so I'll skip any more details.
After hearing the 3rd alarm, I thought I might want to take a look. I didn't have the scanner on, so when I launched my iPhone Scanner app - I heard quite a bit of chatter about an engulfed house fire just a few blocks from where I lived.
I jumped in the car and went to take a look. Figured I might get a few decent shots and see what was going on. Well, I had just shot a Pirates game that day and guess what? All I had was my Canon 1D Mark II with my 300mm f/2.8 lens. Not bad if I was going to be kept 500 feet away. But, this IS my hometown and I am usually allowed pretty close to these types of events.
So... I had WAY TOO MUCH lens. I only had one choice, try and get a lot of "in your face" shots of the firemen. In fact, I was too close to the fire to even get any shots with the actual fire. I posted a few of them on Facebook and I got a pretty surprising response. Turns out that most people thought they gave a very different perspective on the event.
I guess this goes to show that sometimes having the wrong equipment just might make us think differently about what we're shooting and we'll end up with a decent outcome if we just go with it. Trust me, I could have easily just put the camera back in the car and became a "sidewalk-watcher" like everyone else.
Here are a few shots to show you what I was restricted to. These are not cropped. They are full frame. That's what makes them interesting, I think.
After hearing the 3rd alarm, I thought I might want to take a look. I didn't have the scanner on, so when I launched my iPhone Scanner app - I heard quite a bit of chatter about an engulfed house fire just a few blocks from where I lived.
I jumped in the car and went to take a look. Figured I might get a few decent shots and see what was going on. Well, I had just shot a Pirates game that day and guess what? All I had was my Canon 1D Mark II with my 300mm f/2.8 lens. Not bad if I was going to be kept 500 feet away. But, this IS my hometown and I am usually allowed pretty close to these types of events.
So... I had WAY TOO MUCH lens. I only had one choice, try and get a lot of "in your face" shots of the firemen. In fact, I was too close to the fire to even get any shots with the actual fire. I posted a few of them on Facebook and I got a pretty surprising response. Turns out that most people thought they gave a very different perspective on the event.
I guess this goes to show that sometimes having the wrong equipment just might make us think differently about what we're shooting and we'll end up with a decent outcome if we just go with it. Trust me, I could have easily just put the camera back in the car and became a "sidewalk-watcher" like everyone else.
Here are a few shots to show you what I was restricted to. These are not cropped. They are full frame. That's what makes them interesting, I think.
So, I'm not longer one to complain when I forget to take my long lens off my camera (or forget to put it on, for that matter) - I am just going to interpret what I see and I might just be surprised with the outcome.
* Yes, I know these are crappy photos - technically. They are noisy, maybe not the absolute correct white balance... but that's NOT the point. The point is to not let the obvious obstacles (no/low light, wrong camera body, wrong lens, people in your way, etc) get in your way of shooting. You never know what you will end up with at the end of the day.
Highlands All-Stars
Just a quick note to inform you that team & individual photos, as well as action shots from Thursday's game vs Lower Valley for the 9 & 10 year old team are online and available for purchase. Gallery expires 7/31/10.
Game action photos from the game Wednesday vs Somerset for the 11 & 12 year olds are online as well. Gallery also expires 7/31/10.
* A substantial portion of the proceeds from the sale of photos, "fathead" vinyl wall graphics and other items through HSI will be donated to Highlands Little League to help in their efforts. Please keep this in mind if you are ordering prints. You're helping your own league when you do so.
During this time period ending 7/31/10, you will receive free shipping ($15 value) when ordering a Vinyl Action Cut-Out for your wall - using any image you choose at no additional cost. This offer applies to all potential customers, just not members of the Highlands Little League.
Game action photos from the game Wednesday vs Somerset for the 11 & 12 year olds are online as well. Gallery also expires 7/31/10.
* A substantial portion of the proceeds from the sale of photos, "fathead" vinyl wall graphics and other items through HSI will be donated to Highlands Little League to help in their efforts. Please keep this in mind if you are ordering prints. You're helping your own league when you do so.
During this time period ending 7/31/10, you will receive free shipping ($15 value) when ordering a Vinyl Action Cut-Out for your wall - using any image you choose at no additional cost. This offer applies to all potential customers, just not members of the Highlands Little League.
PHOTO GALLERIES - Expiration Dates
Due to space limitations and in an effort to not have my online galleries be overwhelmingly large, all image galleries that are for sale will expire 30 days after the event.
Please make any purchases before that time to ensure that you can purchase at the pricing indicated.
After a gallery expires, the images may only be purchased under an "ARCHIVE LICENSE" which is at a higher price level. Images from an expired gallery will be at least TWICE the original cost - depending on event.
So, if you have a gallery (Highlands Little League), please make all purchases before 7/31/10. After that date, the images will no longer be available for purchase at the current rate. More than 4,700 photos were viewed in the first 24 hours of the gallery being available. If you were one of those people browsing, please don't hesitate to purchase photos or other items.
To recap general pricing, here is what you will pay for standard print sizes and downloadable versions within the first 30 days. If it is a public event (sports, etc), the amount will double when the gallery expires. If it is a private event (graduation, communion, portrait, wedding, party, etc), the amount will triple when the gallery expires. This is referred to as "ARCHIVE LICENSING".
4x6 (glossy, matte) - $3.00 per photo ($6 or $9 after gallery expiration)
5x7 (glossy, matte) - $5.00 per photo ($10 or $15 after gallery expiration)
8x10 (glossy, matte) - $10.00 per photo ($20 or $30 after gallery expiration)
11x14 (glossy, matte) - $20.00 per photo ($40 or $60 after gallery expiration)
16x20 (glossy, matte) - $35.00 per photo ($70 or $115 after gallery expiration)
Wallets (set of 4) - $5.00 per set ($10 or $15 after gallery expiration)
Download (low-resolution for online, email) - $2.00 per download ($4 or $6 after gallery expiration)
Original Digital File (high-resolution) - $50 per image ($100 or $150 after gallery expiration)
I hope this helps clear up any confusion and explains the price increase when a gallery expire. If you have any questions, please email me ASAP.
Please make any purchases before that time to ensure that you can purchase at the pricing indicated.
After a gallery expires, the images may only be purchased under an "ARCHIVE LICENSE" which is at a higher price level. Images from an expired gallery will be at least TWICE the original cost - depending on event.
So, if you have a gallery (Highlands Little League), please make all purchases before 7/31/10. After that date, the images will no longer be available for purchase at the current rate. More than 4,700 photos were viewed in the first 24 hours of the gallery being available. If you were one of those people browsing, please don't hesitate to purchase photos or other items.
To recap general pricing, here is what you will pay for standard print sizes and downloadable versions within the first 30 days. If it is a public event (sports, etc), the amount will double when the gallery expires. If it is a private event (graduation, communion, portrait, wedding, party, etc), the amount will triple when the gallery expires. This is referred to as "ARCHIVE LICENSING".
4x6 (glossy, matte) - $3.00 per photo ($6 or $9 after gallery expiration)
5x7 (glossy, matte) - $5.00 per photo ($10 or $15 after gallery expiration)
8x10 (glossy, matte) - $10.00 per photo ($20 or $30 after gallery expiration)
11x14 (glossy, matte) - $20.00 per photo ($40 or $60 after gallery expiration)
16x20 (glossy, matte) - $35.00 per photo ($70 or $115 after gallery expiration)
Wallets (set of 4) - $5.00 per set ($10 or $15 after gallery expiration)
Download (low-resolution for online, email) - $2.00 per download ($4 or $6 after gallery expiration)
Original Digital File (high-resolution) - $50 per image ($100 or $150 after gallery expiration)
I hope this helps clear up any confusion and explains the price increase when a gallery expire. If you have any questions, please email me ASAP.
Highlands Little League - Team & Game Action Photos
I'd like to thank the parents of the 9 & 10 year old team who purchased either a team or individual photo last night. If you weren't aware, a significant portion of the proceeds is returned to the league in the form of a donation by Heffran Sports Imaging. This donation signals our commitment to helping Little League and youth sports succeed. The more photos, Action Cut-Outs (Fatheads) and gift items you purchase, the more the league you participate in will benefit.
For the parents of the 9 & 10 year old Highlands Little League All-Stars, coached by Justin Sadowski, your team and individual prints are complete and will be delivered tonight before your game. Also, anyone who wishes to purchase additional photos or downloadable images - you may do so by following the link below.
NOTE: There is an additional INDIVIDUAL pose which was taken. It is different than the pose chosen for individual pictures. Also, there is a humorous TEAM photo where the kids are acting like they are celebrating a World Championship.
Click here: Highlands Little League 2010 All-Star Photo Galleries (Team & Individual Photos)
For the parents of the 11 & 12 year old team... I have not taken any team or individual "posed" pictured for your age group. I am not sure if that is the plan, but I did take several (200+) action images at last night's game versus Somerset.
They are shots similar to what I do for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball when I work as a photographer at PNC Park. They are unique and something you cannot capture with a regular camera. So, browse the photo gallery and you might find something you like of your ballplayer.
Click here: Highlands Little League 2010 All-Star Photo Galleries (Game Action Photos)
Parents from Somerset (visiting team)... you weren't forgotten. I made sure to capture several shots of your players in action. You can follow the same link to view the images of the Somerset players in ACTION.
Click here: Highlands Little League 2010 All-Star Photo Galleries (Game Action Photos)
If you have any questions, please let me know. For those who asked last night... YES, these ACTION photos are perfect for an ACTION CUT-OUT wall decal (Fathead). You can view a brochure by clicking HERE.
This is the type of image that is needed. and you will receive the image at no additional cost with the purchase of a ACTION CUT-OUT wall decal (Fathead). If you have not seen one, there is one on display at the concession stand.
I'll be there again tonight shooting the 9 & 10 year olds' game to get more action shots. If you have any special requests, please let me know. A "special request" outside the normal action coverage is just $10 plus the cost of the print ($3 - $10). You pay the $10 at the time of the request and either order the print from me or you can do it online. But, you'll have a shipping cost.
I'm easy to find... I have the BIG WHITE LENS.
For the parents of the 9 & 10 year old Highlands Little League All-Stars, coached by Justin Sadowski, your team and individual prints are complete and will be delivered tonight before your game. Also, anyone who wishes to purchase additional photos or downloadable images - you may do so by following the link below.
NOTE: There is an additional INDIVIDUAL pose which was taken. It is different than the pose chosen for individual pictures. Also, there is a humorous TEAM photo where the kids are acting like they are celebrating a World Championship.
Click here: Highlands Little League 2010 All-Star Photo Galleries (Team & Individual Photos)
For the parents of the 11 & 12 year old team... I have not taken any team or individual "posed" pictured for your age group. I am not sure if that is the plan, but I did take several (200+) action images at last night's game versus Somerset.
They are shots similar to what I do for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball when I work as a photographer at PNC Park. They are unique and something you cannot capture with a regular camera. So, browse the photo gallery and you might find something you like of your ballplayer.
Click here: Highlands Little League 2010 All-Star Photo Galleries (Game Action Photos)
Parents from Somerset (visiting team)... you weren't forgotten. I made sure to capture several shots of your players in action. You can follow the same link to view the images of the Somerset players in ACTION.
Click here: Highlands Little League 2010 All-Star Photo Galleries (Game Action Photos)
If you have any questions, please let me know. For those who asked last night... YES, these ACTION photos are perfect for an ACTION CUT-OUT wall decal (Fathead). You can view a brochure by clicking HERE.
This is the type of image that is needed. and you will receive the image at no additional cost with the purchase of a ACTION CUT-OUT wall decal (Fathead). If you have not seen one, there is one on display at the concession stand.
I'll be there again tonight shooting the 9 & 10 year olds' game to get more action shots. If you have any special requests, please let me know. A "special request" outside the normal action coverage is just $10 plus the cost of the print ($3 - $10). You pay the $10 at the time of the request and either order the print from me or you can do it online. But, you'll have a shipping cost.
I'm easy to find... I have the BIG WHITE LENS.
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