Wednesday 7 September 2011

Polo at Watergate Bay

Last night the annual Polo match/demonstration took place at Watergate Bay, I missed it last year but thanks to hubby (as always) he got me there (on bike to save trying to park) just in time for the start, (6.30pm).  Neither of us had ever seen a game before and didn't really know what to expect - all I knew was that I wanted to photograph it - well try to!  The weather was not the best, blowing a hooly and very, very cloudy and dull - never the less I did my best to remember what settings I would need to use and this is what I came up with.  Admittedly a tripod would of been a big help, as would a lot less wind and sinking into the sand as I stood there!!! 

 TV mode, ss 1/200, f9, expo comp +2/3, ISO 500 (high due to light and need for a faster shutter speed), focal length 140mm, WB cloudy.



 TV mode, ss 1/200, f9, expo comp +2/3, ISO 500 (high due to light and need for a faster shutter speed), focal length 120mm, WB cloudy.



 Finally had a go at panning (missed that week)  TV mode, ss 1/200, f8, expo comp +2/3, ISO 500 (high due to light and need for a faster shutter speed), focal length 80mm, WB cloudy.

TV mode, ss 1/500, f5, expo comp 0, ISO 500 (high due to light and need for a faster shutter speed), focal length 50mm, WB cloudy.

3 comments:

  1. it's always a challenge to photograph a subject for the first time, especially the four legged type. These are great Karen my fave are the bottom two. Love the movement in the third picture. You done a fantastic job considering the weather conditions xx

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  2. Great photos Karen, and such a change from your usual subject. Really great moments you've captured. I like the first one, you can feel them turning.. x

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  3. If that's your first attempt at action as fast as that, it's a very creditable one!

    If you want a chance to practice action at a variety of speeds - and cheaply - then consider a visit to one of the local small-town rugby-clubs on match day.

    Admission is usually only a couple of pounds, the crowd is usually sparse enough to make photography easy, and you'll be made very welcome - they're much more civilised than soccer clubs... the occasional bawdy song maybe, but never any trouble whatever.

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