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Paul FIlios

Shooting Lax

Anyone have any advice on best angles for shooting lacrosse? I took some shots at my son's club lacrosse tournament. Perhaps I should spend more time behind the net?

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Christian Gomez September 9, 2019 - 12:33 pm

I think I remember running into you at that same tournament! Great shots!

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blackzeddie September 9, 2019 - 4:48 pm
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Hey, Paul

I think the best angles are were the players are more or less facing you, and where you are lower to the ground. Here's some random samples from Google.

https://media.gq.com/photos/5ce05d21bacbf2734621bf31/master/pass/GettyI…

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Ctqz4AnE9NGwTSveOJtpOC1YOSc=/0x0:960x68…

https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/03/12203008/willi…
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In addition, some settings suggestions: I'd shoot at the lowest aperture at full zoom as much as possible so you can separate (blur) the background more. Currently, looks like you're using a 100-400mm f4.5 - 5.6. Instead of locking in at shutter priority, try manual. Most of your shots are around 1/1000, f7.1, ISO 200. You can try 1/2000, f5.6, ISO 200. You just need to adjust the shutter speed accordingly.

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Paul FIlios September 10, 2019 - 11:21 am
blackzeddie

Thanks for the feedback, I can see you really took some time to give me great advice. Much appreciated.

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