peter eoin
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Hamish Gill
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Impressive shots Peter, care to pop into the welcome section and tell us a bit about your self ...
I'm guessing you like a bit of sports photography?
I'm guessing you like a bit of sports photography?
Pete Askew
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Welcome Peter. Although I'm not a follower of sports myself, I can appreciate these shots and the way they display the sensitivity associated with this! 
Fabulous stuff and looking forward seeing more.
Fabulous stuff and looking forward seeing more.
Ahmad Bhai
Well-Known Member
Hi Peter is that Chabal. I dont really follow Rugby although i did love British bulldog in 2ndary school 
Chabal i just really like his raging fury on the field, his sensitivity off the field.
There was an article a few years ago in one of the broadsheets, Sebastien Chabal's wife said he grew the beard to hide his face because he is so sensitive.
Chabal i just really like his raging fury on the field, his sensitivity off the field.
There was an article a few years ago in one of the broadsheets, Sebastien Chabal's wife said he grew the beard to hide his face because he is so sensitive.
Brian Moore
Moderator
Hi Peter is that Chabal. I dont really follow Rugby although i did love British bulldog in 2ndary school
Chabal i just really like his raging fury on the field, his sensitivity off the field.
There was an article a few years ago in one of the broadsheets, Sebastien Chabal's wife said he grew the beard to hide his face because he is so sensitive.
Chabal is that French player is he not, Ahmad? I don't think that's him. To me Chabal is more imposing looking than the chap in the images above. He's quite a specimen, Chabal.
Peter: I love these shots. I want to do a bit more sports photography myself and so I'm interested in what equipment you used to capture these images. And welcome to RPF, by the way.
peter eoin
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Impressive shots Peter, care to pop into the welcome section and tell us a bit about your self ...
I'm guessing you like a bit of sports photography?
Hi Hamish, thanks for the suggestion, I just added a "hello' to the community.
I do enjoy sports photography
Welcome Peter. Although I'm not a follower of sports myself, I can appreciate these shots and the way they display the sensitivity associated with this!
Hi Peter is that Chabal. I dont really follow Rugby although i did love British bulldog in 2ndary school
Chabal i just really like his raging fury on the field, his sensitivity off the field.
There was an article a few years ago in one of the broadsheets, Sebastien Chabal's wife said he grew the beard to hide his face because he is so sensitive.
Ahmad thanks for looking and your comments, but the dragon player you are referring to is Ian Nimmo
Brian thanks for the compliment, these were shot with a canon 300mm f/2.8 IS mounted on a canon 1DMKIII
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Dan Cattermole
Dan Down - The Steampunk Womble
Hamish? Have you ever met Harnish? Lol 
Don't mind me Pete.....
Great shots however, like the tones and colours on these. They seem very 'true like' and more qualify for rag shot entries. Is this what you do? How long have you been doing this?
Care to introduce yourself in our Meet and Greet section?
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And this is where I say..... Shut up Dan.... He's already done that!! Lol.
As I said.... Don't mind me
Don't mind me Pete.....
Great shots however, like the tones and colours on these. They seem very 'true like' and more qualify for rag shot entries. Is this what you do? How long have you been doing this?
Care to introduce yourself in our Meet and Greet section?
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And this is where I say..... Shut up Dan.... He's already done that!! Lol.
As I said.... Don't mind me
Beth Carter
Well-Known Member
i love rugby, just wish we were able to see more of it in the states. you've captured some really intense photos and expressions.
Stephen Baker
Well-Known Member
A cracking set of images, they really capture the moment, I think #1 is my favourite..
peter eoin
Active Member
Thanks everyone for looking and for taking the time to post a comment
Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Peter - I'm loving the use of shallow DOF to really make the players pop, and the crowd becomes an attractive blur.
Must have been using some long fast glass?
Timing and lighting are wonderful, especially liking #2 - do you shoot a burst and pick the best, or just pick the critical moment as you take a single shot?
Looks like you have press access - do you get to roam the sidelines, or do they stick you in one spot for the half?
Brilliant stuff - welcome to RPF, looking forward to more!
Must have been using some long fast glass?
Timing and lighting are wonderful, especially liking #2 - do you shoot a burst and pick the best, or just pick the critical moment as you take a single shot?
Looks like you have press access - do you get to roam the sidelines, or do they stick you in one spot for the half?
Brilliant stuff - welcome to RPF, looking forward to more!
peter eoin
Active Member
Hi Chris;
Must have been using some long fast glass?
These were shot with a 300 f/2.8 lens
Timing and lighting are wonderful, especially liking #2 - do you shoot a burst and pick the best, or just pick the critical moment as you take a single shot?
I try and take short bursts at peak times, usually max of three frames any more there would be a ton of photos to cull.
Looks like you have press access - do you get to roam the sidelines, or do they stick you in one spot for the half?
It depends upon the sport and stadium I am covering (rugby, soccer, GAA). I usually pick the try line of the team I am covering and then switch ends at half time.
Brilliant stuff - welcome to RPF, looking forward to more![/QUOTE]
Thanks again Chris
Must have been using some long fast glass?
These were shot with a 300 f/2.8 lens
Timing and lighting are wonderful, especially liking #2 - do you shoot a burst and pick the best, or just pick the critical moment as you take a single shot?
I try and take short bursts at peak times, usually max of three frames any more there would be a ton of photos to cull.
Looks like you have press access - do you get to roam the sidelines, or do they stick you in one spot for the half?
It depends upon the sport and stadium I am covering (rugby, soccer, GAA). I usually pick the try line of the team I am covering and then switch ends at half time.
Brilliant stuff - welcome to RPF, looking forward to more!
[/QUOTE]Thanks again Chris
