24.05.11 Manchester United vs Juventus (Neville's Testimonial)

Hi everyone, sorry this is looooooong over due - I've had a busy few months with assignments, exams, graduation and celebrations... and now job hunting!

I was meant to share these photos as a thank you to everyone, for help in deciding whether I should buy the 50-200mm (non wr) and I have to say I'm very pleased with the IQ and low price - value for money!

So anyway on the 24.05.11, it was Gary Neville's Testimonial match - aka Manchester United vs Juventus. As well as it being Gary Neville's final match playing for Manchester United, it was also special because it featured a lot of the class of '92 - a famous team who passed through Manchester United's youth ranks and went on to win numerous trophies. In particularly the match featured: Giggs, Scholes, Beckham (who traveled all the way from America!), Butt, Gary and Phil Neville.

Normally I talk alot about the kit I use, but this time I just want to share the photos - Enjoy!



On the way to Old Trafford by VinceChu89, on Flickr



IMGP2605 by VinceChu89, on Flickr

Me (second left) and my friends - with the match programme at half time.

CHECK OUT THE GUY WITH THE WHITE AND RED SCARF IN THE BACKGROUND - his expression creeps me out somehow!



IMGP2611 by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Man Utd Supporting Couple by VinceChu89, on Flickr



The Theatre of Dreams Before the Evening Commences by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Gary Neville Presentation 2/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr



A Photo of a Photo Being Taken #1/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr



The Manchester United Starting XI by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Del Piero Takes a Shot on Goal by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Two Veterans, Beckham and Del Piero, Sharing a Moment by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Offside? Who? Me!? by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The usual player vs referee decision arguments



Manchester United Scores! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
This was a lucky photo, the fan jumped up and framed the shot for me when Manchester United scored... unforturnately his right arm is blocking the ball in the back of the net!



Owen just glances over the post... by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Beckham Bending Over! by VinceChu89, on Flickr
How many of you can say you've photographed Beckham's bum!? I CAN



Beckham Lines Up a Corner by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Check out all the eyes and cameras on him!



Beckham Takes a Corner by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Juventus on the Attack by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Beckham's Trade Mark Pose (Beckham's Free Kick #3/4) by VinceChu89, on Flickr
Beckham's trade mark kicking pose, with his outstretched arm.



Beckham's Free Kick #4/4 by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Juventus Score their Second Goal 1/2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr
The ball went in, off the post. This photo shows the ball stuck to the post on it's way in... its too bad I lifted my finger off the shutter because I was disappointed with the goal, and didn't get the ball resting in the back of the net.



It's A Pitch Invasion! by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Give us a hug! or Come to Daddy? or Come to Becks? by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Handshakes and Goodbyes by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Clearing out... (Original) by VinceChu89, on Flickr



Old Trafford 2 by VinceChu89, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and please check out my flickr if you have a moment, I have much more I want to share and upload and hope to become much more active now that my studies are over.

Some nice shots there- a little noisy though? High ISO?

There is a lot going on in the "on-pitch" shots Probably need a longer lens for some of these! Better get saving

I quite like the last two compositionally but the best one is Rooney and the linesman- a great capture.

I will leave comments on your choice of football team to others

Interesting shots even to me.... i.e. I'm not a football fan

An enjoyable set Vince, thanks for posting them! The Rooney shot is excellent, and I also like the first Beckham free kick and the one of Beckham about to hug the pitch invader.

Japers45 - thanks for the feedback I agree with needing a longer zoom to isolate the action better, and I'm eyeing up the 55-300mm which looks a sharper lens It was high ISO, especially when the light dropped to maintain a faster shutter speed, but the lack of sharpness and noise levels is probably also due to cropping and my in experience with sharpening and NR in PP.

Algernon - Thanks

Tim - thanks, those three happen to be my favourite too

Vince- I am eyeing up the 55-300 too, looks great value and nice and light.

If I had gone there and come back with that Rooney shot I would be very happy- but you have a mulititude of good images.

Hope Ashley Young does the business for you this season- we will miss him greatly.