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9 Grand Slam Baseball Digital Photography Tips (Page 2)
4) Cover your bases. Plan on enjoying refreshments at the game such as a hot dog or a cold beverage? When you're done eating and drinking and desire to take more photos, your hands cannot be dirty, wet, or sticky, else you may damage your camera!
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Some ball parks have traditions all their own when the home team belts a grand slam or home run, presenting great photo opportunities if you know where to look. At Shea Stadium, a Big Apple appears. At Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia, a Liberty Bell replica lights up. Or, just the opposite, if the visiting team hits a home run in Wrigley Field, with the right seat and a zoom lens you might see someone toss the ball back.
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Don't rely on the stadium restrooms for hot water and clean towels. Consider bringing along some wet hand wipes and dry napkins or towels to clean yourself before you handle your digital equipment. Smudges, dirt, and liquid can cause your digital camera to malfunction, so clean up before you "play ball".
5) After a member of the home team belts a grand slam (or home run), once the hitter finishes rounding the bases, your attention may shift quickly to the next batter. However, keep an eye peeled on their dugout. Some players, depending on their star status, importance of the hit, or how loud the fans cheer, may do a quick "curtain call", presenting a good (but quick) photo opportunity of the hitter as they wave to the fans.
6) If your seat and digital camera lens's zoom capabilities allow, try to zoom in on the players' faces to capture their facial expressions. Show the stress and anticipation before a big play, the jubilation after a long ball is shot out of the ballpark, etc. Also consider zooming in on players as they pass hitting and base-running signals to each other, an important aspect of the game.
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