Roller Hockey Photos

[wildpuck]

These are a few shots from the past season. Full gallery is here (http://pics.wildpuck.com/). Any suggestions on how to improve the photos would be greatly appreciated! Fortunately, we're moving to a better rink with better lighting (and no horrific green floor).

This turned out alright, especially being behind the glass.
http://www.wildpuck.com/smugmug/a_rev_stampede_minors-170.jpg

http://www.wildpuck.com/smugmug/rev_tryouts1-33.jpg

I love this one...especially the look on his face. He was playing injured this game.
http://www.wildpuck.com/smugmug/rev_stampede_minors-183.jpg

Despite being on the other team, thought this captured his shot pretty well.
http://www.wildpuck.com/smugmug/rev_li_pros-90.jpg

[aktse]

These are a few shots from the past season. Full gallery is here (http://pics.wildpuck.com/). Any suggestions on how to improve the photos would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for sharing! Hockey is extremely difficult to shoot and you did a decent job.

In general, you need to use a custom white balance and the SpectraSnap (http://phoxle.homestead.com/SpectraSnapWBFilters.html) is my current recommendation (http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=88875). You also need to adjust your levels as well.


http://www.wildpuck.com/smugmug/a_rev_stampede_minors-170.jpg

WB & Curves adjustments (still a bit too cool for me, but you get the idea)
http://aktse.smugmug.com/photos/348969911_NHSJN-X2.jpg


I would increase the ISO to achieve higher shutter speeds to freeze the action a bit better and pay attention to the horizon.

And these are some of my other general thoughts (http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=75705) on shooting hockey (well, ice hockey).

Keep posting! And congrats on getting better lighting in the new rink!

[wildpuck]

Thanks for the advice! I'll keep it in mind next time around!

I normally do a custom white balance...but that link will help!

[aktse]

Thanks for the advice! I'll keep it in mind next time around!

I normally do a custom white balance...but that link will help!

What do you currently use and what do you white balance to?

[wildpuck]

What do you currently use and what do you white balance to?

Canon Rebel XTI with f1.8 85mm lens. I have a white balance card (not sure who makes it).