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[PHOTOS] 12.31.11 - Rockets vs Hawks

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockHEAD, Jan 2, 2012.

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  1. rockHEAD

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    Greetings fans and friends... here are a few shots from the Hawks game, Saturday at the Toyota Center. I was on assignment for the Houston Press and walked away with a few photos. Enjoy!

    We'll start it off with the best mascot in the world!

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_6993b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    Martin going up for the shot.

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7110b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    Luis Scola with the hook!

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5D_9921b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    Jeff Teague dribbling the ball.

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5D_9908b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    You can leave your hat on...

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7047b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    TMac brings the rain.

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7031b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    Martin drives it in.

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7066b by groovehouse, on Flickr

    Coach McHale during the post game press conference.

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    Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7333b by groovehouse, on Flickr


    More photos in this gallery and more coming later to my blog.
     
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  2. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    Damn, rockHEAD, those are beautiful shots! I hope you do this for a living, because you certainly are good enough.

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    Is that air I see under Scola's feet?? That's an historic image! :-O-
     
    #2 Deckard, Jan 2, 2012
  3. rockHEAD

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    Thank you very much! I appreciate that comment. Unfortunately, I can't do this full time and make a living. It just doesn't pay as good as you might think but I'm glad you think I'm good enough to pay the rent!
     
    #3 rockHEAD, Jan 2, 2012
  4. BetterThanEver

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    Photography is a good field for you.

    Originally, I thought you were a Rockets' groupie by your screenname. ;)
     
    #4 BetterThanEver, Jan 2, 2012
  5. rockHEAD

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    I am/was a groupie of sorts. I used to be so very active on this board. Jeff Balke and I went to IAH when Yao flew in and followed his caravan for a few miles. I'm a huge Rockets fan as well as a semi-pro photographer.

    My screen name is Rockets based, sort of. At the time of me joining this board, I was a huge fan of Sid & Nancy, the Gary Oldman movie. In the movie there's a character named rockhead, instead of using "rockethead" which looks like Rock Thead, I went with rockhead instead. The "rock" part does pertain to the Rockets, to me. That's the story of my screen name!
     
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    Great photos! Thank you so much for sharing; I feel like I'm standing right on the court.

    I liked the photo of Kyle laughing on your Flikr account. Was this after a foul call? That's what it looks like - his hands are out and he's laughing like he can't believe whatever's been said.
     
    #6 lauradelenn, Jan 2, 2012
  7. rockHEAD

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    Yeah, most likely laughing after a foul call. Thanks for checking out my work!
     
    #7 rockHEAD, Jan 2, 2012
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    It's funny how I think of TMac being old and slow even though he is still more athletic than me.
     
    #8 Xsatyr, Jan 2, 2012
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    Awesome shots. Very nice.
     
    #9 Rockets111, Jan 3, 2012
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    Great photos, rockHEAD!

    The rule is called rockHEAD rule for a reason.
     
    #10 AroundTheWorld, Jan 3, 2012
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    Bud with the defense!?!

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    #12 Dei, Jan 3, 2012
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    rockHEAD!
    He returns the GARM :)
     
    #13 tinman, Jan 3, 2012
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    Welcome back to the GARM, rH!
     
    #14 Easy, Jan 3, 2012
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    sweet $3k camera

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    rockHead rocks!!! do you take rapid shots or single? thanks.
     
    #16 PinoyRocket, Jan 3, 2012
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    That is an amazing shot! (what a babe!)
     
    #17 Deckard, Jan 3, 2012
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    great photos...What camera and lens are u using?
     
    #18 Mikeylu, Jan 3, 2012
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    I set my camera to continuous shooting (rapid shots) but let me explain a couple of things.

    One, my cameras (5D and 5D Mark II) are not known for their fast frames per second. Honestly, I get about 3-4 frames per second (fps) which is really slow compared to other "sports" cameras, mainly the Canon 1D series and the Nikon D2 series, that get 8-10 or more fps.

    The other thing is that while my cameras are set to continuous, I usually only crack off one shot at a time, this is because I feel I have a pretty good sense of timing. I shot skateboarding before I shot any other pro sports. All those skate shoots really helped me get a feel for my timing and for that, I think that helps me now with other sports.

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    Thanks. I like it too. I love the hands at the bottom of the frame.

    I shoot with a Canon 5D and a 5D Mark II. My two zoom lenses are a 300mm f/4.0 and a 70-200mm f/2.8. I also use a 24-70mm f/2.8 and a 15mm f/2.8 fisheye.
     
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