From a race earlier this season in Anaheim…this is Ryan Villopoto. If you have read Places 2 Explore for a while…you know that I am a big Supercross/Motocross fan. I try to go to at least one race a year. Photography and SX/MX are meant for each other. I’ll give Ran Villopoto his due…not my favorite rider (that’s Dungey) …but he is tough to beat this year. Looks like another SX title in 2013 with only 2 races 2 go. Kudos RV2!
Tag Archives: Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park (HDR)
Baseball season is almost upon us! As a Pirate fan, this may be the first year I have a bit of hope since 1992! We have a great young lineup and may have a chance to break the 18 consecutive losing seasons. I am a true fan and will cheer on my Bucs no matter what! Our hopes are no the World Series or the playoffs…we can dream..but just to be a winning team! I wish them luck this year!! Go Bucs!!
Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park (Infrared)
Its been a while since my last IR post. I am still working on my IR Photography book for Focal Press. It is still on schedule to be released 1st Quarter 2012. I will keep you posted. This shot is from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. I was walking to the stadium and decided to try it in IR. The ferry was cruising by and it adds to the Burgh feel! My Pirates faded quickly since July and now are outta the playoff race, but I def enjoyed those few weeks we were in contention! PNC Park is one of the most beautiful parks in MLB! …even in IR! =)
Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park (HDR)
So far the 2011 Major League Baseball season has been interesting. The usual great teams are mediocre and some traditionally bad teams are playing well! One of those traditionally bad teams playing well is my Pittsburgh Pirates! Kudos to them. As of today they are 18-18. The Bucs have had 18 straight sub .500 seasons. But as a fan…I will always cheer them on no matter what! Can they keep it up? Hopefully! They have some young talent…McCutchen, Tabata, Alvarez, Walker, McDonald. Let’s Go Bucs!!
Talke Photography Settings:
- Camera: Nikon D300
- Lens: Nikon 12-24 f/4.0
- Setting: Aperture Mode
- Focal Length: 20.0 mm
- ISO: 200
- Exposure: HDR 5 exposures (+2 to -2)
- Aperture: f/22.0
- Gear: Tripod
- Post Process: Adobe CS5, Color Efex Pro, HDR Efex Pro, Photo Tools 2.6
Los Angeles, CA – Supercross at Dodger Stadium
January 22, 2011was the first ever Supercross event at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. I was lucky to attend and arrived at 12 PM for practice and was there till about 10:30 PM when the race ended. What a great day! My father-in-law and brother-in-law enjoyed their first race ever! What a race it was at nite! I took tons of photos. All from the stands using my 70-200 lens. During the day I added my teleconverter to get the extra reach and shot most at f/4. The stadium shot above was during the LCQ…using a fisheye hand held. A great view of the course! I still have tons of photos to go thru and will just post them as is. It would take forever to re-work them. You can click this link…Supercross and you can see more shots. It will probably take me another 2 weeks to get the rest up! My daytime practice shots were the best. The nite shots using the D300 at 3200 ISO…just ok. Enjoy!
Pictured above… #20 – Broc Tickle, #1 – Ryan Dungey, #2 – Ryan Villapoto
Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park (Infrared)
October is almost here…that means the regular baseball season is coming to a close. I think it has been 18 consecutive losing season for my Pirates. I will route for them even if it gets to 40 straight season! Good luck to all the teams heading to the playoffs…maybe another Yankees vs Phillies rematch? Not often do you see baseball in infrared…here is the stunning PNC Park (home of the Pirates) in all of its IR Glory! Hope the shot is a home run!
Talke Photography Settings:
- Camera: Nikon D70S (Converted to Infrared)
- Infrared Conversion: D70S modified by LifePixel
- Lens: Nikon 12-24 f/4
- Setting: Aperture Mode
- Focal Length: 14.0mm
- ISO: 200
- Exposure: 1/20 sec
- Aperture: f/22
- Gear: Tripod
- Post Process: Adobe CS4, Viveza, Silver Efex Pro
Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park (HDR)
Pittsburgh, PA…one of my favorite places 2 visit! When I stop by, it usually means I get to see the Pirates, Steelers or Penguin play a game! My favorite teams! I was in Pittsburgh recently and had a chance to catch the PNC Park Tour. I was hanging with my good friend Dave DiCello. I have been to many baseball stadiums in MLB….PNC Park is one of the best! Small, clean, safe, family orientated and amazing views! The skyline view from the seats are fantastic! The view above is from the press box. Unfortunately, the Pirates have been horrible for many years, so you can walk up game day and get great seats and ticket prices are cheap!! Not sure if the Pirates will ever be in the playoffs ever again…but I am a fan for life! Go Bucs!!!
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