Sports
Belle Vue Greyhound Dog Racing
026 December, 2005
Greyhound Dog Racing is one of the sports I never thought I would have the chance to watch. I have always been against all forms of gambling until being invited to go to the Belle Vue Stadium in Gorton to the East of Manchester. There were 14 races and I probably bet on four or five of them. On the first race my dog won and I received 24 pounds from my 2 pound bet but overall I probably just broke even as the other bets weren’t so successful. The dogs go extremely fast around the track so photography is very difficult. This is the best we came up with.
Manchester United playing at Old Trafford
026 October, 2005
by Ed O'Keeffe
in Sports
Just got in from the football. Yes, I went to see my first football game tonight. Manchester United playing Barnett at Old Trafford. Obviously we won 4 – 1 and equally as obviously I took my camera. I was sitting right at the back and only had a compact digital with me. Even after trying all the settings this was my best result. I think I need a better camera or longer lens. Oh well, I had an amazing time and it was a cool experience.
American Pool Break
023 October, 2005
by Ed O'Keeffe
in Sports
So I was out playing American Pool with a friend and decided I would try to get a photo of the balls moving around the table. I wanted a dark image but showing movement. I had fun trying to get the right settings and shutter speed. Obviously I didn’t use flash or a (more…)