NFL - Beyond Sharp

NFL #2. Toronto. December, 2008
Panasonic G1 with 45-200mm lens400mm equivalent. 1/15 sec f/8 @ ISO 200
As photographers we are obsessed with sharpness; shar lenses, high res sensors, and exacting technique to reduce vibration. That's fine. I biuy into this as do almost all photographers. But sometimes it pays to break the rules.
I recently attended an NFL (National Footbal League) game for the first time. The last time I'm been to a game was in a my college days, alongtime ago. Frankly, I found it a bit of a bore. It's been said that American style football is a game designed for television, and the pundits are right. You see so much more on TV that you can from the stands, even from good seats, which we had. Also the commentary and instant replays fill in the time between plays, making a slow game seem to move along.
NFL #1. Toronto. December, 2008
Panasonic G1 with 45-200mm lens400mm equivalent. 1/15 sec f/8 @ ISO 200
I checked the rules before going to the stadium and found that c...