Boxing results

[hwyblues]

I survived my first boxing assignment. The advice given by Bernard,

Jeff and Lex was very helpful -- including the advice to bring a

towel.

 

The hardest part (and the part I have not yet mastered) is

anticipating the action. Although I am happy with the results of my

first outing, I think I can do better with more practice.

 

Thanks again.

 

As promised I am posting a few pictures.

[hwyblues]

Here is another

[ben_kriete]

I am not an expert by any means, but you've got some nice captures. I think they would both (especially the first one) be improved by cropping to vertical format to focus attention on the fighters.

[lex_jenkins]

Hey, isn't that Virgil Hill? That big grin looks familiar. Virgil reminds me of Evander Holyfield: Not a devastating puncher or particularly outstanding in any single area, but does everything well enough to be the complete package. And he's proven to be more durable than most fighters younger than he.

 

Nice photos, Monte. You're off to a good start. You must be from North Dakota, yes?

[BernardMiller]

Monte--

 

Hope you had a lot of fun shooting the fights--you did, as Lex said, get some very nice shots

first time out! Bet you're hooked now...

 

All the best!

[hwyblues]

Yes, I am from North Dakota. Although he has not lived here for a long time, Virgil still promotes the state by waiving North Dakota flags at his events.

 

I am definately hooked and am looking forward to shooting another boxing event in the near future. Like most sporting events, watching on tv is great, but being there is so much better.

[Spearhead]

Nice work. You can usually sell prints of shots like the second one easily. The first may sell also. Try the trainer, or the gym.

[elite]

Hi Monte,

 

I will be shooting my firxt boxing match next Friday and was wondering if you could give me some advice or precautions.

Also what lenses and shutter speeds etc.. did you use ?

and what was your favoured position around the ring?

 

Thanks

 

Ronald