One of my reasons for shooting yesterday’s softball game was to see if I could get away with taking only my Nikon 70-300mm VR to Japan and Korea this summer where I plan to attend several professional baseball games. My other option is to take my 70-200mm f/2.8 and a 1.7X teleconverter. The problem is those two combined weigh more than twice as much as my 70-300mm and they take up more space in my luggage.

The 70-300mm passed the test in sunny conditions. Unfortunately, most of the games I will go to in Korea and Japan will probably be at night and/or indoors. I’m still leaning towards the 70-300mm though.

Irene Barrantes – SOU softball

Posted on March 16th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Nikkor 70-300mm VR, Nikon D600, softball, Southern Oregon University, sports photography. Comments Off on More photos from yesterday’s Southern Oregon University softball victory

Karlie Stephens

… en route to a game one victory over Northwest Christian University yesterday. The Raiders went on to win both games of the doubleheader to improve their record to 5-1 in the conference. Today SOU faces Concordia in another doubleheader. The first game begins at 11 a.m. in Ashland.

Posted on March 16th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Nikkor 70-300mm VR, Nikon D600, softball, Southern Oregon University, sports photography. Comments Off on Karlie Stephens gives up just 1 earned run in 7 innings…

Georgia Williams – Ashland High School Softball

Wrong season, I know, but my random, desktop image of the day was this one, and I thought it looked pretty cool.

Posted on January 28th, 2013 under only in ashland, people. Tags: ashland high school, georgia williams, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, nikon d7000, softball, sports photography. Comments Off on AHS softball player Georgia Williams

You have to feel sorry for the ump at moments just after these…

Posted on June 11th, 2012 under people. Tags: ellie, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, nikon d7000, softball. Comments Off on Timing is everything

Last night Ellie played in the first regular season softball game in Phoenix. It rained pretty good just prior to the game (and then again after), but the softball gods parted the clouds somewhat during the game.

Posted on June 6th, 2012 under people. Tags: clouds, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, nikon d7000, softball, sports. Comments Off on Softball under stormy clouds

Ellie started playing softball again for the first time in four years. Yesterday they had their first scrimmage, and next week they have their first real game and tournament.

Posted on June 1st, 2012 under people. Tags: Nikkor 70-300mm VR, nikon d7000, softball. Comments Off on Ashland ASA softball

Amy Thi Corey bunts against Roseburg High School in a recent softball contest at the North Mountain Park softball field.

Posted on May 5th, 2012 under only in ashland, people. Tags: ashland high school, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, nikon d7000, softball. Comments Off on Ashland High School JV Softball

Watched my first high school softball game earlier this week at North Mountain Park.

Posted on April 28th, 2012 under only in ashland, people. Tags: ashland high school, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, nikon d7000, softball, sports. Comments Off on Ashland High School Softball

Posted on April 17th, 2012 under only in ashland, people. Tags: AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E 1.7X II for Nikon, kara kelsey, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, nikon d7000, softball, Southern Oregon University, sports. Comments Off on Kara Kelsey makes the catch