First Ever Soccer Practice

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First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby kiwi on Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:31 am

Well, son #2 had his first ever soccer practice last night in the Under 6's.

I just HAD to take some pics

1. The balls are ready

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2. The fields are ready

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3. My son is ready

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4. Game on.
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby phoenix on Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:36 am

I love the last picture. They look like they're having a ball (pun intended :D )
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby TC on Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:36 pm

#4 for me. looks like they are having lots of fun. After a few games, soccer parents will be yelling "Spread Out!"
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby Pehpsi on Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:30 pm

Great shots, well done. Lovin' #1 and #4 is cute-as :) I remember my early Soccer days... My Dad was the manager, but we both quit to go racing every weekend :)
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby surenj on Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:09 pm

Nice Shots darren, Love 4th. Do you process these images one by one with the frames or do you have an action for the frames & titles?
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby kiwi on Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:13 pm

II'm using Absolute Sharpening Web, it's an Adobe Photoshop Action, cost about $10 - its great. It resizes, sharpens, frames, and puts text on in one easy-to-use flow.

Here's the link

http://www.absolutesharpening.com/toweb.htm

I really ought to get a commission from them
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby ozczecho on Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:38 pm

Its all about telling a story and this selection definitely tells a story. #4 is awesome as most of the team is in the frame and visible....my daughter has her gala day on Sunday and plays her first match so I will be snapping away as well :D
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby kiwi on Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:05 am

Cheers, I look forward to seeing some of your shots.
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby sirhc55 on Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:46 am

As the saying goes ”every picture tells a story” and it’s just wonderful to see 6 year olds ”gaggling together” - what fantastic tactics :D
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Re: First Ever Soccer Practice

Postby zafra52 on Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:22 pm

I like your second and last image. Specially your last image! You captured the scene well, as far as I can see. For some reason my computer screen cuts the right part of the picture and I don't know why and have I tried everything, but enought about my problems. Well done!
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