Today was a stressful day, but it was fun. I got the chance to take pictures of the college football game between the Utah Utes vs. Air Force Falcons. My day started out very differently than I planned. I was planning to get the 400mm lens from the office because the 400mm is THE lens for the game as you know. However, when I got to the office, we only had one 400mm and one 600mm left in the gear pool, and I was not the only photographer for the game. My paper sent two photographers to the game. I ended up using the 600mm monster.
In the beginning, I really didn’t get used to the lens. I was like, just let me go to the roof of the stadium to take the photos because the focal length is so close. Eventually I got used to the lens and got some decent shots.
One more thing, during the first half of the game, the weather was not pretty at all, and I wasn’t prepared for the rain. I had to take off my jacket to cover the lens and the camera and, I, myself, got soaked. But again, it was a great experience and FUN! Lol!
Utah's defensive back Robert Johnson (17) cheers with the fans as he and his teammates enter the field during the college football game of Air Force vs. Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Utah, Saturday, Oct., 24, 2009. Utah Utes defeated Air Force Falcons 23-16.
Air Force's wide receiver Jonathan Warzeka (15) is tackled from behind by Utah's defensive back Brandon Burton (27) during the college football game of Air Force vs. Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Utah, Saturday, Oct., 24, 2009. Utah Utes defeated Air Force Falcons 23-16.
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Nice photos, Chen. The thing about using a 600 is to ignore all the shots that you’re missing because you’re too tight and concentrate instead on the photos that only you will get because you have the longest lens in the stadium. In other words, when you’re shooting 600, don’t visualize 400. It’s a whole different thing.
Mmmmmm…. 600mm lens. Never shot with one, but… Do Want.
Nice work Chen – at least the other lenses were out with staffers and not being used for freelance work.
Good Job Chen.