Working to serve PTR better - photos from the Houston game

by janieannie on Apr 1, 2010 7:11 PM CDT

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This is not a photo recap, just random photos from the Houston game. I was amazed at the color and clarity I get with my new camera. I still need to play with the settings some more, and I need to get used to the increased zoom for my action shots. Also the shutter button is not as "loose" of a trigger as my old one so I missed the optimum moment in a lot of action shots. My ticket rep is getting me in two hours before gametime tomorrow to watch shootaround and practice some action shots when there aren't as many bodies around. For now, just enjoy the first fruits of the new camera.

I bet Timmy's momma would like this sweet shot. He was relaxed last night - no big huge guys like Gasol, Lopez, and Garnett to have to bang around with.

Rage lays one in loooking right in the camera - thanks, RJ

During introductions, in a darkened gym, not a problem!

Timmy's wingspan

Luis Scola takes a hard seat after committing a foul

I shot this one with the old camera, just to compare the quality. Manu is shooting a three over the outstretched arm of his buddy Scola. You'll notice the grainy-ness in this photo.

In the fourth quarter I discovered I could take pictures in sepia tone. Bonner will like it that I can now give him an instant tan.

And, I can shoot in black and white. There's a little glow around RJ's head - like a halo.

So what's the camera: Canon Power Shot SX 20 IS - zooms to 20X, 12.1 megapixels.

More photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51494&id=1547353210&l=23eaf2b541 - Facebook album

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Great clarity with the new camera. The photo of the pre-game intorductions is fantastic. I bet you’re going to enjoy your new toy, janie.

by CapHill on Apr 1, 2010 7:21 PM CDT reply actions

That is awesome!! Thanks so much for all the work that you do for the site! As a Spurs fan who lives in Ohio, it’s so great to get this extra coverage.

Thanks again Janie!!

by GMac14 on Apr 1, 2010 7:37 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks – Where in Ohio? I come to Columbus every fall for a conference.

by janieannie on Apr 1, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions

That’s pretty cool. What type of conference do you come for? I live near Akron, which is about an hour and a half north of Columbus.

by GMac14 on Apr 2, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions

It’s a law-related education conference – usually present 2 or 3 sessions. I was near Akron a few years ago, in Columbiana, to do a presentation.

by janieannie on Apr 3, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

That’s pretty impressive. I think I remember reading in one of LD’s posts that you are a teacher. What do you teach? My wife is actually a teach, as is pretty much her entire family. So I’m the oddball who isn’t. : )

by GMac14 on Apr 3, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions

I retired last spring after teaching government and constitutional law. I now write curriculum, do teacher workshops for the State Bar of Texas, and am finishing a semester of supervising student teachers (from which I am resigning – too much travel).

by janieannie on Apr 4, 2010 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Sounds like you’re still pretty busy, eventhough you retired! : ) You’ll have to let me know the next time you’re in Ohio. It would be great to meet another Spurs fan, as there aren’t many of them here. And it’d be a pleasure to treat you to dinner as a thanks for all the great work you do on here! : )

by GMac14 on Apr 5, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions

What does your wife teach? She might be interested in the conference in Columbus if she teaches social studies..

by janieannie on Apr 5, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

She teaches 3rd grade. She taught a few years in 1st and moved to 3rd a few years ago. She team taught with the other 3rd grade teacher, she taught Language Arts, he taught Math and Science. What level of teachers is the conference for?

by GMac14 on Apr 6, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow, even I could see the difference right away. Keep up the excellent work/fun.

by Spurlady on Apr 1, 2010 8:42 PM CDT reply actions

Nice picks Janieannie! Timmy’s wingspan is very intimidating!!!!

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by Joe deLarios on Apr 1, 2010 10:12 PM CDT reply actions

Love these, jannieannie.

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by LatinD on Apr 1, 2010 10:16 PM CDT reply actions

The quality of the new camera is obviously better, janie. Thanks again!

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by silverandblack_davis on Apr 1, 2010 11:09 PM CDT reply actions

Great pictures, thank you for sharing. Nice compositions, and quality of the image is greatly improved. Congratulations with your new camera!

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by Kondor on Apr 1, 2010 11:31 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the pictures! They were great., as always.

by Cedarpark on Apr 1, 2010 11:36 PM CDT reply actions

JA, you’re going to love using this camera. Can’t wait until you’ve mastered it. You’re gonna be dangerous.

Probably just in time for the playoffs! Just like Tony.

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by J.R. Wilco on Apr 1, 2010 11:49 PM CDT reply actions

awesome pics!

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by Trey Felder on Apr 1, 2010 11:51 PM CDT reply actions

As an owner of a Canon Powershot G1, I’m very envious of your newest ZOOOOOoooom capabilities; what I wouldn’t have done to have had that, this past Monday.

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by transgojobot on Apr 1, 2010 11:59 PM CDT reply actions

Nice pics JA! These put my Kodak Disposable camera pics to shame.

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by SinCitySpur on Apr 2, 2010 12:35 AM CDT reply actions

“28 to 560mm (35mm equivalent)”

Coo..

by grego21 on Apr 2, 2010 1:41 AM CDT reply actions

It makes me feel like I’m there O_o

thanks for the pics, you always do a fantastic job no matter what camera you use. Keep up the good, no, great work.

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by KA1Z3R on Apr 2, 2010 8:22 AM CDT reply actions

Amazine

by Gino20 on Apr 2, 2010 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

Hm.. I wonder what kind of shots I’d get with my Rebel and 55-200 IS lens..

"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 2, 2010 12:04 PM CDT reply actions

Great shots though, janieannie :D

"We'll see how our character is," guard Tony Parker said. "We don't have time to be sad. Nobody cares. It's just us. We're the only ones who can help each other."

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Apr 2, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

They’ll never allow it into an NBA arena. I couldn’t bring my Rebel XS to the Phoenix game. :-(

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by Tim C. on Apr 2, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

No cameras with detachable lens allowed. I probably have the best “legal” camera available right now.

by janieannie on Apr 2, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Rub it in, JA.

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by J.R. Wilco on Apr 2, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Per the rules, you can’t, but sometimes people still get it by. Obviously the lens in front is short enough to trick the security though. Therefore you lose the advantage (unless you are basically court side).

by grego21 on Apr 2, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions