March 1, 2010. NBA. The Dallas Mavericks at the Charlotte Bobcats
by Sam Sharpe on Mar.02, 2010, under NBA
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood (33) slams the ball home against Bobcats Forward Gerald Wallace (3) while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
I got to tell you, I really thought that the Bobcats were going to win this game. They really stayed within a few points of the Mavericks when they were behind, and they were up by as much as 15 points during the 1st half. It just seemed as if the Bobcats grew “cold” in the 3rd period. They threw nothing but “bricks.” Could not hit the side of the barn…………….on the other hand, the Mavericks just seemed to become on fire with the 3 point shot from the outside. Just hitting everything, nothing the Bobcats could do stopped the air attack.
Here is my take from the game. I thought that I gad a pretty decent game. There are some things that I missed, but all in all I think that I did OK from an Editorial standpoint. All of these images were shot with my Nikon D300. The lenses used were my 17mm~35mm f2.8, 70mm~200mm f2.8, and my 300mm f2.8. I set my ISO at 2000 as usual for the Arena Lighting, but I slowed my shutter speed to 650 with at f 3.4. I wanted toi try this to get the extra depth of field. The problem with me and the slower shutter speeds is that I tend to knock things out of focus down there. I admit it, I can really screw up when I break below 1000. But I seemed to do OK with it on this night. Maybe I am getting used to shooting from the uncomfortable “Indian Sitting Position,” whatever it was, I did OK with it.
Most of the shots that I got were of the drives to the basket. Just seemed to be what was working for me. I really like the Bobcats. I know that there is a ton of controversy that surrounds them, but I still think that they put on a GREAT Show. Now that it seems as if Michael Jordan is going to become the majority owner. This has created more controversy, but I think in the end they are going to be a contender no matter what. So aside from the photography aspect that I like to talk about on this Blog, I am telling you to do your self a favor and become a fan………no, they do not win every game, but it always seems to be a good time for the fans!
Please enjoy the image. If you have a comment, please feel free to leave it.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas (12) drives to the basket while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard forward Stephen Jackson (1) while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton (20) jams a dunk home while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan sits while his team is playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard forward Stephen Jackson (1) shoots against Jason Kidd (2) while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) passes the ball while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
I love this next Image. Gerald Wallace (3) is such a dynamic player. I think that he is very “under rated,” and possibly on of the best players in the league. He is truly a Joy to photograph. This shot, and the two that follow are possible my favorite from the whole night.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) drives to the basket while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) flies to the basket for the score while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) flies to the basket for the score while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
I shot this after Gerald Wallace git a finger jammed in his eye. That was a scary moment. He actually left the Court during play without calling for a time out. I hate to see things like this…..but from an Editorial point of view, editors like shots like this. Fortunately, he was not seriously hurt. He returned to play after sitting out for a few minutes…..but a scary moment none the less.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) tends to his injured eye while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan and Gerald Wallace (3 ) sit and watch while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Caron Butler (4) fights for the ball while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
This kid, Tyrus Thomas, that the Bobcats picked up a couple of weeks ago seems to be really good. Again, a very dynamic player. I real powerhouse at the Forward Position.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas (12) drives to the basket while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas (12) drives a basket home while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas (12) gets the rebound while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
Tyrus Thomas talking with Gerald Wallace. I think that Tyrus is going to work out well for the Bobcats.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) talks to Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas (12) while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
Here are some “Heated Moments” from the game. Here again, it is always good to capture the “emotion” of the game. Something other than just “plays” from the action. Something that tells the story.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard forward Stephen Jackson (1) contests a foul against him while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats head coach Larry Brown yells at the referee while his team is playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shows his displeasure to a foul call while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) voices his displeasure with a foul call against him while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
Not really a heated moment, but a moment none the less. Raymond Felton looking up at the score board.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton (20) checks the score while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
I love these next 2 shots. In the first, you would think that Stephen Jackson might have thought this a football game instead of a basketball game. It seems as if he almost tackled Brendan Haywood to stop the basket…..needless to say, this drew a foul.
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood (33) gets fouled by Bobcats guard forward Stephen Jackson (1) while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (14) drives to the basket while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
More Action from the “take.”
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (0) slams the ball home while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton (20) takes it to the basket while playing against the Dallas Mavericks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com
Well, that is it from this game. Like I said, I really thought that the Bobcats were going to win, but it was not to be on this night. No matter what people seem to like to say, I like this Team. Do yourself a favor and come out to a game. I think that you will have a great time.
Please let me know the good and the bad of the photography.
Thanks for taking the time to read.
C-ya,
Sam
March 3rd, 2010 on 1:32 pm
Nice work, seems to be upclose. Know your players a little better, that is Tyrus Thomas not Derrick Brown talking to Gerald Wallace
March 3rd, 2010 on 2:26 pm
Thanks Robert. Yeah…..it is tight, but that seems to be my style. It was not shot that tight, but I tend to crop it that way. I think that it comes from shooting Auto Racing for years. I have always shot Auto Racing as “in your face” action. I am going to make an effort to open up the crop a bit……I always like to try new things. Like I said, the up tight on the action seems to be my style. I have only started to shoot the NBA this year, so I feel as if I have a lot to learn. I have shot other sports professionally for years, but this is new. Like I said, I have a lot to learn. Thanks for pointing out Tyrus Thomas…..I will change that today. Again, Thanks for your comment. Sam