Through the Lens: Instant evidence

September and October are probably my favorite months to photograph the game of football. That warm autumn light is liquid gold. The grass seems greener, and those vibrant colors seem to pop more. You could say that I’m the guy checking the weather reports days and days before all the games, got to love those deep blue skies too. I’m a big fan of the 3:25 p.m. game, because you get that dramatic setting light and those heavy shadows. I really try to take advantage of the sunlight by constantly observing my surroundings and looking for ways to use the sunlight in my compositions. A perfect example is from this October game, as the sunlight hits the face of Packers LB Jonathan Garvin as he stands along the sidelines. I love how the warm sunlight bleeds through Garvin’s dreadlocks and onto his face, highlighting his right eye. It made for a unique visual from a common moment.

This image was shot with a Sony Alpha 1, 135mm lens (ISO = 100, Aperture = f2, Shutter = 1/6400th).