Torrance Football

Recently I was asked by a team parent of Torrance Football if I could come out and take some action shots. They put together individual books containing various shots of the players and give them to the players as gifts. My newphew plays for Torrance so I thought I'd come out so that I can get some action shots of him playing. I decided I would give them various other shots I take during the game so they can put their gift books together.

Here are a few of my favorites from the game.

My nephew starts as defensive end. I was able to get a few decent shots of him in action.

My sister in the middle

My nephew's girlfriend, who was part of the home coming court.

Torrance JV Football vs Lawndale

Since Lakewood had a by this week I decided to get out to my nephew's football game to get more action of him. This game didn't start until 5pm, which meant that it would go into the night and under the lights. I anticipated this and brought my flash and battery pack, but I forgot my flash extender. So I made do with what I had and just changed my settings as the sun went down and the lights came on.

You will notice that my nephew has a cast on his right arm. During his last game he brought his thumb. The family was unsure he could play, but after talking to their doctor he got the O.K. to play.

I did manage to take a few actions shot of the game when not capturing my nephew in action.

Well, since the game started at 5pm I had to deal with the lights. I was prepared for this, at least somewhat. I did bring my flash (580ex), but forgot to bring my new flash extender. I was able to grab a few shots of my nephew under the lights.

I just liked the way this shot looked when looking through my view finder.

Torrance JV Football

Because I cover most of Lakewood High's football games I don't get to my nephews games as much as I'd like. My nephew plays for Torrance High School and starts on the JV team as well as suiting up for the Varsity games. Well this last Thursday (yesterday) I made his home game against West Torrance High. I pretty much focused my attention on him. I really wanted to capture some great shots of him in action. He starts as a linebacker and also plays as a fullback. These aren't the best action shots in my opinion but they do show him in his position and making some tackles.

It was a pleasure watching him action and seeing him grow as a footballer. I hope I can make more games.

Here a few shots of my nephew breaking blocks and rushing in for the tackle.

Making the tackel on the quarterback.

My nephew attempting to intercept a missed pass.

Here's a nice two shot sequence of my nephew rushing through the gap to sack the quarterback.

Just a couple of fun plays I did. sometimes I can't help myself.

I really don't have much action to share as I did spend most of my time trying to capture my nephew in action. So here are just a few to share.

Torrance Football Scrimmage Game

Today my nephew, who is a sophmore at Torrance High School and playing his second year of football there had their first scrimmage game. My nephew plays on the Jr. Varsity team and they were playing against the Freshmen team. I went out to support my nephew and hopefully get some shots of him in action. Of course I keep the camera at the ready for other action that might have happened.

These first two shots, which are of my nephew who started the game as fullback, were shot with the Canon MK IIn, 300 f/2.8L IS lens, while attached to a monopod

These remaining shots were shot with the same equipment with the exception of an added 1.4x converter added.

When shooting sports I try to get faces in the picture. This add impact and shows the emotion and intensity that these players have when playing. Although this next picture doesn't show any faces I thought it was a great hit breaking up a pass.

This last shot, or I should say sequence was great to watch and I was very pleased that I caught the action. I only wish I would have taken just a couple more shots into the sequence.