Ward Conaway, MPSA2  


Attacking the Goal by Ward Conaway, MPSA2

May 2022 - Attacking the Goal

About the Image(s)

Location and Date: University of Oklahoma hockey game in Oklahoma City, February 1, 2014.

Camera & lens: Canon 6D with a Canon 70-200 mm f4 lens at 200 mm.

Exposure: Aperture priority exposure: 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 5000.

Camera/lens: handheld.

Postprocessing: Photoshop for minor crop, minor brightness and contrast adjustment.


This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted




Ron Davis   Ron Davis
Hi Ward. You have captured the three ice hockey players at a point of attack v defence. Unfortunately, the goals are not present as you mention in the title. I can imagine it is not easy to get a clear shot of a player shooting at the goals with keeper present I have few shots like this from my recent trips to field hockey matches. Perhaps the title should be something different.   Posted: 05/16/2022 18:25:02



Karen Leonard   Karen Leonard
The player from the opposing team appears to be headed the opposite direction. Still, a good hockey picture. The puck is there, as well as an opposing team player. The focus and exposure are good. The action would be better if there were less space between the players, but, this will probably be available later.   Posted: 05/19/2022 03:53:19
Ward Conaway
Thanks Karen. I believe the center skater is skating backwards to stay between the OU skaters and the goal.   Posted: 05/19/2022 13:57:01



Carolyn Todd-Larson   Carolyn Todd-Larson
I find hockey a very difficult game to shoot. I like the clarity of the action and the fact that the puck is in the photo and the two players are intent on controlling it. I just wish there was a goal in the picture.   Posted: 05/22/2022 18:36:51



John Larson   John Larson
You got the sports action, sharp focus and the puck in the picture. The only thing missing for stronger impact is the goal.   Posted: 05/26/2022 16:34:40



Bogdan Bricelj   Bogdan Bricelj
Technically good photo with proper sharpness, lightening and colors for that light. But without of goal, the action should be anywhere on the playground.   Posted: 05/28/2022 15:22:16