Gridiron action

So today we hang around Penn State and specifically the Penn State/Purdue football game here at HDR Exposed.  I’ve never had a chance to photograph football, at least not with my D700, and I’ll tell you what, that is something that I could get used to.  Well, sports photography in general is something that I could get used to.  Being able to capture the fast paced action, the momentum changing plays, the pivots moments of games all are just so appealing.  Ahh, to dream.

Anyway, Penn State was victorious 23-18 in their homecoming contest and here is a collection of shots, both HDR and live action from the game (Penn State is in blue and white).  The first shot above was taken from our original seats at the beginning of the game.  (At half time we moved down to the lower student section.)

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Chaz Powell on the kickoff return

 

Purder Boilermaker’s Ralph Bolden leaping the Penn State defense for a touchdown

 

Justin Brown one handed catch

 

The famous Penn State Blue Band

 

Beaver Stadium from the 50 yard line

 

This was a crazy interception.  It bounced off the Penn State receiver Bill Belton, then off his leg as he fell tot he ground, then right to the Purdue player.

 

I thought that it was pretty cool how you could see all the shadows of the dance team as they all jumped in unison.

 

Nate Stupar’s (in air with the ball) interception all but sealed the Penn State win

 

The sun was setting perfectly while we were tailgating after the game

 

Thanks for stopping by today everyone.  See you tomorrow.