Australian Open pictures [56K beware]

mikechong · 27th January 2006, 12:36 AM

Thought I'd post some pictures I took at the Open last week. Comments welcome

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Andy Roddick backhand

Andy Roddick serve

Samantha Stosur

Roger Federer serve

Roger Federe forehand

Juan Carlos Ferrero prepares to serve

David Nalbandian forehand

Martina Hingis ready to receive

The scramble for Martina's sweaty towel

All taken with 350D + 70-200mm f4L. Some with Kenko 1.4x TC, some without.

Kenny12 · 27th January 2006, 1:12 AM

great seires

WestCoast · 27th January 2006, 1:14 AM

Those are great shots!

Wizdon · 27th January 2006, 1:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mikechong

Martina Hingis ready to receive

Indeed.

Fantastic shots man. I'd like to see others you may have taken.

mR_CaESaR · 27th January 2006, 1:31 AM

fantastic shots indeed!!

i love the andy backhand.

Ronza · 27th January 2006, 1:38 AM

Fantastic shots, not a fan of the 'single guy in a sea of green 2-5' though; prefer the ones that put it a little more in context.

windsok · 27th January 2006, 1:53 AM

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

mikechong · 27th January 2006, 3:33 AM

Wow, thanks for all the positive responses

I might just have to post some more pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronza

Fantastic shots, not a fan of the 'single guy in a sea of green 2-5' though; prefer the ones that put it a little more in context.

Yeah, i understand that. From the angle I was sitting at for those shots, most of the frame would be filled with green. I quite liked some of those shots though.. I thought the green all around them made the players stand out

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Originally Posted by Wizdon

Indeed.

LOL

I wish I had a 70-200mm f2.8 though. Could have used some more background blur in some of my shots. Someday....

Well, gotta go to bed... I'll look through my stash of photos from the Open tomorrow and post some more.

mikechong · 29th January 2006, 2:14 AM

Centre court

Juan Carlos Ferrero

Hingis packing up

mikechong · 29th January 2006, 2:19 AM

The Pros...

Tennis paparazzi

disci · 29th January 2006, 12:50 PM

Nice shots Mike. Thanks for sharing them.

I think the Nalbandian shot and the Federer serve are my favourites.

Disci

De_Cruelz · 29th January 2006, 1:02 PM

Excellent shots Mike!

Btw I was wondering, what kind of pass or permission do you need to be amongst those Pro photographers covering the event? How would one go about getting a press pass even though you're an amatuer/hobbyist wanting to get some close up shots?

mikechong · 29th January 2006, 1:15 PM

Thanks disci and De_Cruelz

Quote:

Originally Posted by De_Cruelz

Btw I was wondering, what kind of pass or permission do you need to be amongst those Pro photographers covering the event? How would one go about getting a press pass even though you're an amatuer/hobbyist wanting to get some close up shots?

Sorry, can't help you with that... I was shooting from the stands with normal tickets. I don't think I amateurs/hobbyists can get a press pass. Bman2 posted some info regarding this in this thread: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...7&page=3&pp=15
And Dinuc mentioned he got a media pass in this thread: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=444383
They would have a better idea of how to get one.

If you are watching in Vodafone Arena on a ground pass, you can actually get almost as close to the court as the pro photogs if you don't mind the sun. That's how I got the Nalbandian, Ferrero and Hingis photos. On Rod Laver, all seats are reserved, so you can't get that close (unless you got really good tickets). But I did reasonably well with my 70-200mm + 1.4x TC. Some of these shots were taken from the highest row in Rod Laver

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mute · 29th January 2006, 1:23 PM

Nice shots mike

This is probably complete bullshit, but, I was told by an employee at Ted's that all you need to get a media pass is some kind of photographic certificate/diploma etc, which means you could go and do a 6 week basic photography course and get media passes to any event you want.

De_Cruelz · 29th January 2006, 1:39 PM

Thanks for shedding some light Mike! It would certainly be interesting and a fun experience to get in with a media pass.

mute, if that were true then it might be worthwhile sitting for a course in any one of the many photography disciplines available

. I for one have not been to any courses or workshops and there's so much to learn!

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mikechong Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 128	Australian Open pictures [56K beware] Thought I'd post some pictures I took at the Open last week. Comments welcome . Andy Roddick backhand Andy Roddick serve Samantha Stosur Roger Federer serve Roger Federe forehand Juan Carlos Ferrero prepares to serve David Nalbandian forehand Martina Hingis ready to receive The scramble for Martina's sweaty towel All taken with 350D + 70-200mm f4L. Some with Kenko 1.4x TC, some without. __________________ Visit my flickr and my deviantart galleries

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Ronza Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,159	Fantastic shots, not a fan of the 'single guy in a sea of green 2-5' though; prefer the ones that put it a little more in context.

29th January 2006, 2:14 AM	#9
mikechong Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 128	More... Centre court Juan Carlos Ferrero Hingis packing up __________________ Visit my flickr and my deviantart galleries

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disci Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brisbane, Aust Posts: 1,370	Nice shots Mike. Thanks for sharing them. I think the Nalbandian shot and the Federer serve are my favourites. Disci

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De_Cruelz Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Killara Posts: 940	Excellent shots Mike! Btw I was wondering, what kind of pass or permission do you need to be amongst those Pro photographers covering the event? How would one go about getting a press pass even though you're an amatuer/hobbyist wanting to get some close up shots? __________________ Justin Oh Wedding Photography

29th January 2006, 1:23 PM	#14
mute Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,178	Nice shots mike This is probably complete bullshit, but, I was told by an employee at Ted's that all you need to get a media pass is some kind of photographic certificate/diploma etc, which means you could go and do a 6 week basic photography course and get media passes to any event you want.

29th January 2006, 1:39 PM	#15
De_Cruelz Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Killara Posts: 940	Thanks for shedding some light Mike! It would certainly be interesting and a fun experience to get in with a media pass. mute, if that were true then it might be worthwhile sitting for a course in any one of the many photography disciplines available . I for one have not been to any courses or workshops and there's so much to learn! __________________ Justin Oh Wedding Photography