Sports Photography - how does one gain access to photo games? (college, tincaps, Ruoff, etc?)

I'm a photographer and been looking to expand my portfolio. I've always been interested in shooting sport but I have no idea where to begin. I see reels and such all the time of photographers shooting school sports for example. I'd love to be able to shoot games at either a high school, college, or minor leagues, but I have no idea where to even begin.

Does anyone here have, or had been a sports photographer anywhere and if so, how does one get into that world?

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 4 days ago
▲ 28 r/Nikon

Red Bellied Woodpecker | Z8 w 180-600mm

I love this combination of lens and body. Finally was able to get a photo I really like of this red Bellied. This is a female.

u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 15 days ago

Should I be cropping in more tight, or leave move in?

I've provided examples of both. First image is original, second is cropped in to show more detail of the bird. Same for the second 2 photos.

Should I crop more in, or leave a bit more of the background in?

Nikon Z8 180-600.

u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 17 days ago
▲ 20 r/SkateEA

I swear I must be tripping - Steezus easter egg?

I was doing a challenge, there wasn't really much music going on. At the end of the line, I decide to christ air. Even Flow started playing at the usual meme spot.

I unfortunately was not recording at the time, so I cannot prove it. But there might be an easter egg where the Even Flow pearl jam song hits that lick when doing a Christ Air. Can anyone else confirm this?

I know they added Even Flow to the game, but I swear it was not playing when I was doing the challenge.

I know they added the Steezus in the shop but I was not wearing that, nor the free shirt.

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 1 month ago

I am desperate for help...6 losses, not a single win today.

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These are all today...I really don't think I'm the problem for a lot of these. Sure I'm not perfect...but its getting to the point where I am ready to quit this game for good. I mean really, not a single win? Does this game even want me to play it? I went from Diamond 3 and now emerald 5...im going to be going into plat at this rate.

Tank - redbadger - pc

Edit: lost two more since this post. Will add the codes soon

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 1 month ago

Almost $400 to fly to Koh Samui from Bangkok in Feb. Is this normal?

I'm going to Koh Samui in Feb and the prices are higher than I'd expect. Is this normal pricing Koh Samui from Bkk? Thanks

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 1 month ago

12TB Steam Depot Leak | Spec Ops The Line build from January 2011 in the files

Re-posting per mod recommendation - please let me know if this is better.

Under Depot # 67681. You can find this referenced here: https://steam2-db.pages.dev/ as well as the steam database reference from github https://github.com/dr3murr/steam2-winfsp/blob/main/data/depot_labels.tsv

I was able to download and verify that this is indeed a Spec Ops build of some sort, however I was unable to launch into the game due to steam_api.dll issues, and other UE3 related engine issues after some bypassing.

Hopefully someone smarter than me can dig in and see if there are any major differences in this build compared to the launch version. It would make this build about a year and a half older than launch.

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago
▲ 193 r/Steam

Steam claims I filed a chargeback on a recent purchase - I did not. Has anyone had this issue and if so, how was it resolved?

I recently made a gift purchase to a friend for a game. I got a message yesterday from steam directly (I have the red alert on the top of my steam window, so I know its real) that there was a charge back filed on the purchase and it was revoked, and if the charge back was not reverse my steam account would be restricted.

Problem is - I never filed a chargeback. I made the purchase with my Amex card. I did notice the charge was pending for a long time, but it never posted and its now not on my statement. I contacted Amex as was recommended, and they stated that the charge was indeed approved and has posted internally on their system, however steam has yet to "claim" the money. They gave me a phone number for steam to reach out to. I tried calling that # but needed a merchant ID which I don't have.

I'm still waiting to hear back from steam after this response - I'm not sure if they communicate on weekends. I'm more than happy to pay for the item again to square up with Steam, but I'd hate for this to turn into a tit for tat between my bank and Steam, as again I've never filed a chargeback against this purchase. has anyone had this issue before and if so, how did you resolve it?

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago
▲ 426 r/Nikon

Blood Moon | Nikon Z8 / 180-600

Had to get in early to the upcoming eclipse photos 😁 real proud of this one considering my first time shooting something like this

u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

Good spot to find Hummingbirds?

I'm looking to photograph some hummingbirds - been having a hard time finding a spot where they can be consistently found. Eagle Marsh is a bit too big for me to have success finding them there, at least by chance. Does anyone have a good park or spot where they usually find hummingbirds fairly consistently?

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

What's better for landscape, focus stacking or exposure bracketing?

I'm looking to improve my landscape photos, and I see some techniques people have used to get a sharper, more clear image that provides proper exposure throughout the whole image. To that end, I'm not quite sure if I should be focusing more on exposure bracketing, or focus stacking, and when to use one vs the other?

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

This games warming up to me

It was a bit of a drag at the beginning but once I've started to get a better understanding as to what this game is about, its mechanics and more, it's a good fun game. I think a lot of people are thinking this is suppose to be a souls-like which I don't consider it at all. The movement and combat is pretty fun.

I'm only 10 hours in but so far I'm really starting to like it. With my abilities there is a great flow in the combat. I wish there were more enemies and I wish it was just a hair bit harder, without affecting how much dmg I take.

Definitely a 7/10 - the cutscenes are kinda flat and static with the characters, but I'm still enjoying the story so far. Game has a lot of potential .

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

Am I the one who sucks? I don't know what I'm doing wrong

On a massive losing streak. Last time I played I won 7 and lost 18. After a 2 day break, I lost my first game again as tank. I'm maining tank. I'm not really sure where I'm going wrong - but we tend to do well at first then our teams fumble at the end. Most of them were close games. I'm currently plat 1 and have been falling substantially down to plat 2 now.

I've only been playing for a month so idk really where I'm failing.

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago
▲ 70 r/Nikon

My first Nikon Z8 photos. Paired with 180-600

This camera is just insane. I upgraded from my Z6iii as I started birding more and wanted the extra mp detail. So glad I did. The 180-600 is no slouch either! For a "non S" lens this thing feels premium, and the background bokeh I get is just so good.

u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

Pro tip for Patrol Boat - setup coastal Supply Crate stations

The boat gets 5 tow missiles. however, it only replenishes 2 at maximum. Once you exhaust all 5 tows, it will take longer to reload your tow missile ammo, and will only go to 2. An engineer supply box deployed on a coast line that you can return to, or camp on, to replenish your TOWs is massive.

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u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

Got my first birding "action" shot! Green Heron forces a Kingfisher off its perch

Really happy with how these came out. Been trying to practice getting more flying birds lately.

u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago

What's going on with my lens? Second time this has happened. Fingerprint mark that won't go away, only visible in certain lighting conditions.

I'm getting what looks like a fingerprint mark that cannot be wiped off on the lens. It's only happening on the left lens. I got it replaced under warranty. Now it's happening again - same spot, same left lens.

I have transitions and blue light filter. The weird thing is, at least on my replacement, it's almost impossible to see under normal conditions. As soon as I go outside, I can see a smudge on the left eye. If I put the lens at the right angle, the scratches are clear.

Has anyone else has this issue? I'm careful with my glasses and always safety store them, and don't leave them in my car or anything.

I'm gonna get it replaced again under warranty, but I hate to keep doing it if it keeps happening

u/Adventurous_Honey902 — 2 months ago