Ice Hockey Photos

Hi Robert,

 

You're right, it is recreational league, I do not do other leagues since they are covered already by larger companies.

 

So far I have asked them and by seen the end result so far no one has complained about, they just want the best they can. Before each game I ask the captains, refs and when possible the league coordinator.

 

Since this is my first year in indoor hockey and I didn't have the $$$ to invest in strobes and stuff like that. It is a few thousands dollars of investment right there.

 

Otherwise, I did at the beginning shoot without flash and well the rink has to be well lit and 800 ISO is a minimun.

 

Luis

Exemple of panning and no flash was used for this one.

 

Camera: Rebel XT

ISO 400, f2.8, 1/125, shutter priority, focal lenght: 168mm

"In *no flash rules* rinks what one can do as an adult league hockey player is shoot the puck at the glass where the photographer is. After awhile most get the *picture*:) not the break the rules. Any flash abpve the glass is also fair game; and a great target that one can *accidently* hit:) . Annoying behavior that distracts players should be reduced; a flash is often quite taboo. At one rink this chap had a flash above the goal and was firing it and the golaie was quite ticked; and the strobe and all destroyed to drive home the point."

 

One of the dumbest things I've ever read. As a long time player, coach, and parent, that is ridiculous. Any player using "the flash blinded me" wasn't paying attention to the game and is looking for an excuse. I have used flash for numerous state championships, section playoffs, league tourneys, and high school games. NEVER had a player, coach, ref, complain. Had several question me beforehand, but none pitched a fit. I've coached teams in tourneys where the company shooting action has at least four White Lightning units bounced into the ceiling, almost constant flash bursts during the games. The spectators were the only ones who really noticed, my players sure didn't.

Ron, there's a difference between using flash in the rafters as you describe and using on camera flash. High powered strobes in the rafters is fairly common. And no, that likely won't be noticed. The only time I notice it is when I happen to catch a shot as some other guy's strobes are firing. Messes up your exposure pretty good.

Ron; many sporting events have "no flash rules". If its bothersome then you tnd to be busted more. Maybe you are in a area that rude behavior is tolerated; or they have whimpy flashes; or your have are new to hockey. <I> NEVER had a player, coach, ref, complain</I>; then maybe you are just with little kids? Thats the dumbest statement I have ever heard about hockey photography; in line with allowing parents and coaches to walking around on the ice during a game. But then I have probably shot hockey longer than anybody on this thread<BR><BR> *IF* everybody approves of the flashes then there no rules broken. A flash can be one thats ginned up with a 1ft square fresnel lens that focuses a beam that can hit the red/centerline and IS abit of a rude behavior worth quashing. Using a flash in a unkown rink without all coaches and players knownledge is begging to have return of goonish behavior on the photographer; having them thrown out; removed as being a total jerk. In rinks were one is not suppose to be shooting photos; the flash points you out like a sore thumb. In ref-ing adult leagues we have stopped play when folks do dumb stuff like throw crap on the ice; use focused flashes; disrupt the game in any matter. You just throw the sorry bums out. Placing the photographers car on blocks or letting the air out of tires seems to reduce this amateurish rude usage of flashes where they come back for another round of disruptive behavior. <BR><BR> In pro work one gets permission for usage of flashes; and one is sensitive to causing a rudeness.<BR><BR>Maybe its that rudeness and breaking rules todays is more common; and dont careing about the game interference is a selfish thing. Long ago hockey didnt even have a glass around the watchers and folks in the crowd didnt have a protective barrier when they didnt jackass things to irritate players. Players didnt even have helmets either; except the goalie might. Flashes being frowned upon in hockey goes back to when the press used 26's; 50's flashbulbs, and folks shot with speed graphics with tri-x or royal-x. Its nothing new at all. Saying its ridiculous to not use a flash for hockey is absurd; its as absurd as saying it ok to thrown coins on the ice.

Ron; many sporting events have "no flash rules". If its bothersome then you tnd to be busted more. Maybe you are in a area that rude behavior is tolerated; or they have whimpy flashes; or your have are new to hockey. <I> NEVER had a player, coach, ref, complain</I>; then maybe you are just with little kids? Thats the dumbest statement I have ever heard about hockey photography; in line with allowing parents and coaches to walking around on the ice during a game. But then I have probably shot hockey longer than anybody on this thread<BR><BR> *IF* everybody approves of the flashes then there no rules broken. A flash can be one thats ginned up with a 1ft square fresnel lens that focuses a beam that can hit the red/centerline and IS abit of a rude behavior worth quashing. Using a flash in a unkown rink without all coaches and players knownledge is begging to have return of goonish behavior on the photographer; having them thrown out; removed as being a total jerk. In rinks were one is not suppose to be shooting photos; the flash points you out like a sore thumb. In ref-ing adult leagues we have stopped play when folks do dumb stuff like throw crap on the ice; use focused flashes; disrupt the game in any matter. You just throw the sorry bums out. Placing the photographers car on blocks or letting the air out of tires seems to reduce this amateurish rude usage of flashes where they come back for another round of disruptive behavior. <BR><BR> In pro work one gets permission for usage of flashes; and one is sensitive to causing a rudeness.<BR><BR>Maybe its that rudeness and breaking rules todays is more common; and dont careing about the game interference is a selfish thing. Long ago hockey didnt even have a glass around the watchers and folks in the crowd didnt have a protective barrier when they didnt jackass things to irritate players. Players didnt even have helmets either; except the goalie might. Flashes being frowned upon in hockey goes back to when the press used 26's; 50's flashbulbs, and folks shot with speed graphics with tri-x or royal-x. Its nothing new at all. Saying its ridiculous to not use a flash for hockey is absurd; its as absurd as saying it ok to thrown coins on the ice.

Kelly, I don't know where you are, but most of your little "teach them a lesson" ideas are pretty much criminal. I've been shooting sports for over 20 years, and if you read my post, I've done numerous state championships. Guess I should have said "as the official" photographer. Never said anything about shooting in "no flash" rinks. For that matter I've never heard of that other than NHL rules for fans. Yes, I shoot kids hockey. From ages 4-18. Damn shame you had to double post your tirade. No helmets and throwing coins on the ice. Next time try to stay on topic.