Saturday, January 22, 2022

Not Currier & Ives


There are no hockey players in Currier & Ives prints!  I mention this because the shot I did the other day reminded me about the Currier & Ives style.  Except that it was taken on an overcast day, and so the light was not that interesting.  So it was clear today, and it is a Saturday, so I knew there would be more skaters, and a late afternoon sun.  So on my walk I stopped by, loaded for bear, with my 70-200 where I could really zoom in on people from a distance if necessary.  Wow!  I got a decent action shot, and even got the puck!  I used to shoot some sports for the paper, but I wasn't as good as the special sports guys.  But this ain't bad, I think.

 

4 comments:

  1. Wow! You nailed it. A great action shot beautifully composed and sharp as a tack with three young hockey players charging towards the puck that is in motion!

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  2. What a difference a day and camera lens make. This is a great close up photo with the players in action and the puck rolling. I am happy these boys can be out playing a sport and having fun.
    Joan

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  3. Nice action shot! These kids are totally focused on getting that puck. Always fun to kids playing outdoors...betsey

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  4. Thank you all! The old man appears to be able to still hack it as a sports shooter! No one is more surprised than me. Thank you all for your comments!

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