Contact sport…
January 12, 2008 - Hawaii’s Matt Gibson gets a face full of Nevada’s Ray Kraemer’s arm in the second half at Stan Sheriff Center. Exposure details: Canon EOS 1-D Mark II, EF 50mm f1.4, Manual, 1/640 sec at f/2.8, ISO 1600, Fluorescent white balance
Shooting UH hoops the last couple of games has been interesting. There’s been contact all over the place, and that isn’t only on the court.
The action has been so-so, with the usual stock armpit shots (which I try to avoid, but end up shooting anyway… just in case). I always try to find action that’s a little out of the ordinary, so Matt Gibson getting an arm in the face was a nice change of pace.
The photogs all have to sit on the baseline, which is a little tight. There are these tables that have been set up there, so we have to squeeze in between the tables and the baseline. With my height, there’s only so much I can fold up my legs. Sunday’s game was one of those where the refs were hugging the baseline, and, of course, stepping all over me.
Oh, and don’t forget the players. They end up flying into us, too.
Bobby Nash gets knocked out of bounds by a San Jose State player and the photogs get showered with player and ball.
January 16th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Yo Whiskey, I was one of the few at that game against San Jose and wow, was that an ugly, tough, and physical battle. I’m glad our boys were banging in there with those guys and #22 for San Jose was a beast. I saw him totally lay out one of our guys on a screen. He’s one of those guys I hate and boo and at the same time, wish we had on our squad.
Congrats to the Bows for winning and what a great pic that states that even though the WAC overall, is on a down year (or so I believe), we still have teams that will come out and literally punch you in the mouth.
I hope more fans show up in the future, this team has guts and grit and that counts for a lot.