A break in the weather allowed for a reasonable soccer match in the Sun.(Amazing for the Northwest United States!)
Earlier in the week, I had the opportunity to shoot the Press Conference where more soccer history happened in Seattle with the signing of Freddy Ljungberg to the Seattle SoundersFC as their Designated Player.
Monday Night's Redskins-Steelers game from the very top row of the NFL's largest stadium, FedEx Field. Arguably the worst seats in the house, but the view was fine. Unfortunately the Skins lost, 23-6. <p> Canon 40D at ISO3200 with Sigma 50-500mm ("Bigma")... <br> ISO3200 (H)<br> Av=f/5.6<br> No noise reduction yet.<br> <p> Clinton Portis (#26, RB) unable to extend his 120+ yard/game rushing record...<br> 500mm, 1/160"<br> <img src="http://crtforum.com/img/2008-11-03_6546.JPG"> <p> Ben Roethlisberger only played the first half...<br> 417mm, 1/250"<br> <img src="http://crtforum.com/img/2008-11-03_6848.JPG"><br> <p> Lifting a Linebacker...<br> 226mm, 1/160"<br> <img src="http://crtforum.com/img/2008-11-03_7364.JPG"><br> <p> Jason Campbell's first interception of the season... actually, it was barely held on to long enough to count as a catch, then fumbled, then re-recovered...<br> 363mm, 1/160"<br> <img src="http://crtforum.com/img/2008-11-03_7383.JPG"><br>