Center, or not to center?

Placing the main object in the center of the photo is not necessarily the best approach.....

The Last Soccer Game

Well, after 8 years of chasing my daughter around the soccer fields across the Midwest, it has finally come to an end. Several years in premier club soccer plus a 4 year varsity starter...including captain during her senior year. Outdoor games, indoor games, games in the blazing heat, games in the falling snow....we've seen it all!

The photography has obviously changed as well.....from my first Canon "point-and-shoot" to my 50D with a 300mm f2.8 L series lens. I moved from standing still to full action. After over 100,000 shoots, 500 games, and several thousand dollars worth of camera gear....you get pretty good :)

The good news is that I will still be chasing my son around:

Colorizing

Using Photoshop Elements, you can turn an average picture into a striking piece of art.

Soccer ball in-flight

Soccer Referees

The referees can add some character to your shots.....

Dolphins in Flight

I used my Canon 50D to capture these Dolphins in Cancun, Mexico. Mid air shots are the best! I used my 28-135mm IS lens, ISO 400, F5.6, and 1/2500 shutter speed.

From Behind the Net

When shooting soccer games, it's tough to find new positions to capture the action in unique ways. Next time, try standing behind the net. Sometimes the auto focus picks up the net instead of the players, but if you're lucky, it might just pay off.

Girls Varsity Soccer

You simply cannot beat the bright sun. I used two cameras this weekend.....Canon Mark II with a 300mm f2.8 on a mono-pod and a Canon 50D with a 70-200mm f2.8 around my neck.