Hello All,
I am new to this forum and badminton. I am an ex-pat currently based in Jakarta. These are my very first action sports photographs. Whether you are a photographer, badminton fan or player, I'd be interested in your comments, good or bad, on these images I took at the Indonesia Open this week. I hope your comments will help me to improve for next time.
Cheers.
Michael.

LU Lan bows out to Indonesia's Yulianti.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/493452140_c70c54b8ec_o.jpg

Reiko Shiota seems to be seeking a little inspiration during a tough loss to China's ZHANG & WEI:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/493452142_a6841d512a_o.jpg

Kumiko Ogura exudes every ounce of concentration despite losing to ZHANG & WEI:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/493452144_bd1c9a4bf1_o.jpg

Ogura and Shiota discuss tactics:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/495810868_c5ce964d69_o.jpg


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/495807822_7e76489915_o.jpg

China's XIE Xin Fang:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/495810874_7707ddf068_o.jpg

XIE Xin Fang can seem like poetry in motion:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/495810880_7b47553aaf_o.jpg

ZHU Lin prepares herself to defeat France's PI Hongyan:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/495807792_a89d48c63d_o.jpg

ZHU Lin was in winning form:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/495807820_1679bcc6c8_o.jpg

WANG Chen of Hong Kong clawed her way back in an exciting victory over Bulgaria's Nedeltcheva:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/495807824_41a5d050c6_o.jpg

Thanks for the nice pictures. I hope you can post more.

Nice Pic... Thanx Anway... :) Good Job..good Job..

very nice, thanks

very nice, very clear. cool pics! thanks

Clarity very good. Did you use spot metering? Lighting seems pretty good for those low ISOs.

Did you shoot RAW?

Wow, Ogura's eyes are so big to the point of scary.

I like the contemplative photo of Zhu Lin. We've seen enough of players in action. I like those shots of players in between rallies.

Wow, Ogura's eyes are so big to the point of scary.

I like the contemplative photo of Zhu Lin. We've seen enough of players in action. I like those shots of players in between rallies.

Looking back at it again, she wasn't contemplating. Just pinning back her hair, haha, still nice though.

that photo with zhu lin and pi hongyan looks really strange. ahahaha, it seems like she's got enough time to tie her hand before pi plays the shot!

also, thanks for the reiko pics, nice one ...

Many Thanks to those of you who have taken the time to view my images and post a comment. Very much appreciated.

Clarity very good. Did you use spot metering? Lighting seems pretty good for those low ISOs.

Did you shoot RAW?

Cheung, yes I used spot metering and I always shoot in RAW. Most post processing done in Nikon Capture NX.

that photo with zhu lin and pi hongyan looks really strange. ahahaha, it seems like she's got enough time to tie her hand before pi plays the shot!

also, thanks for the reiko pics, nice one ...


Dreamzz, LOL. That wasn't my intent with the photo, but interesting point of view:) I saw it as if she was going over the upcoming match in her mind.;) Yes, Reiko and Kumiko were definitely the most photogenic subjects at the tournament.:D

I like the contemplative photo of Zhu Lin. We've seen enough of players in action. I like those shots of players in between rallies.

Thanks hcyong. I tried to capture some images between the action. To me, those images often tell so much about the mood and personality of the players.

Cheers.

Michael.

SUPERB Details:eek::eek::eek:

Hi Micheal O,

Firstly great pics. Thanks for sharing. :)

Did you take any of Lilyana Natsir? She is a hot babe in my books. Pi Hongyan?

Hi Micheal O,

Firstly great pics. Thanks for sharing. :)

Did you take any of Lilyana Natsir? She is a hot babe in my books. Pi Hongyan?

Hi Pemuda,
Thanks for your kind words!
Sorry, I can't help you with Lilyana, but here's one of PI Hongyan for you:)
Cheers.
Michael.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/497766061_409ea6cb04_o.jpg

got wong mew choo one

Amazing. Pi Hong Yan actually smashing! It's rare to get that kind of picture of her.

Hello All,
I am new to this forum and badminton. I am an ex-pat currently based in Jakarta. These are my very first action sports photographs. Whether you are a photographer, badminton fan or player, I'd be interested in your comments, good or bad, on these images I took at the Indonesia Open this week. I hope your comments will help me to improve for next time.
Cheers.
Michael.
..Michael O., they're very-very nice!!:cool: especially with the lack of pics from the recently ended Indonesian Open...Anymore pics to show??;) :cool:
Btw, if you haven't visited BC's (Badminton) Photography forum, please have a visit(if you have time)..:cool:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=186

Michael O. is Krisna's friend?

Wow, looks like Pi Hongyan is wearing Yonex shoes, Addidas clothing, and a Babolat racket. Is she sponsored by all three different companies?:D :D :D
Can't see which company makes the Knee brace wrap....

Wow......great photos there....i like it

Many Thanks to those of you who have taken the time to view my images and post a comment. Very much appreciated.

Thanks hcyong. I tried to capture some images between the action. To me, those images often tell so much about the mood and personality of the players.



Michael O., there's a Jakarta Open tournament going on until the end of the week, June 2nd... Please take some photos of that tournament if you have time... :D