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College Basketball – Jan 7, 2017 – WSU Cougars vs Oregon Ducks

Pullman, Washington — The Washington State University Cougars took on the University of Oregon Ducks at Field Court in Beasley Coliseum on the WSU Campus. The Ducks were 3-0 in the Pac 12 (14-2 overall) and ranked 15th in the nation. The Cougs came in with a 2-0 Pac 12 record (9-5 overall).

Through the first half and the first portion of the second half the Cougars and Ducks were neck and neck. The Cougs lead by several points throughout much of the period of time. But in the final 10 minutes of the game the Ducks started to build a commanding lead. For a while the Ducks could not do anything wrong and the Cougs struggled making shots, maintaining possession of the ball, and stopping the Ducks from scoring.

In the end the Cougs lost by 19 points in a game that did not appear that lopsided through the first three-quarters of play.

The was my first time shooting a basketball game. I tried to get a seat near the court and one that gave me an angle that didn’t place me directly behind the basket. I ended up getting the front row of Section 8. This game me some elevation over the court and a decent angle. But I was behind the basket enough that some of the shots were obscured by the board.

I was able to use my new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens. I found that fast glass was nice. I still had to bump up the ISO setting in order to get the speed. I played around with different shutter speeds and ISO settings. I finally ended up using 1/1000th of a second at ISO-4000.

It was a pleasure to use my lens. I was able to get some great close ups of the action at both ends of the court. With this being my first time out doing such photos I have a lot to learn and a lot more experimenting with shutter speeds and ISO settings before I find myself at a happy place.

For fun I took some photos with my Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. A couple of those are also in this post.

#24 Josh Hawkinson of the Cougs prepares for tip off.
#24 Josh Hawkinson of the Cougs prepares for tip off.

Jsoh Hawkinson #24 denies Payton Pritchard #3 with a basket.
Jsoh Hawkinson #24 denies Payton Pritchard #3 with a basket.

A wide angle shot for Jack Friel Court.
A wide angle shot for Jack Friel Court.

Josh Hawkinson #24, Robert Franks #3, Charles Callison #23, Malachi Flynn #22, and Ike Iroegbu #2 wait near center court for the referees to determine the outcome of a play. A player from the Oregon Ducks was ejected from the game and Hawkinson would be awarded free throws due to the foul.
Josh Hawkinson #24, Robert Franks #3, Charles Callison #23, Malachi Flynn #22, and Ike Iroegbu #2 wait near center court for the referees to determine the outcome of a play. A player from the Oregon Ducks was ejected from the game and Hawkinson would be awarded free throws due to the foul.

Josh Hawkinson #24 sinks this free throw.
Josh Hawkinson #24 sinks this free throw.

Ike Iroegbu #2 and Malachi Flynn #22 on defense against Casey Benson #2 of the Ducks.
Ike Iroegbu #2 and Malachi Flynn #22 on defense against Casey Benson #2 of the Ducks.

Payton Pritchard #3 of the Ducks is being guarded by Jeff Pollard #13.
Payton Pritchard #3 of the Ducks is being guarded by Jeff Pollard #13.

Kavell Bigby-Williams #35 of the Ducks tries to reach over Jeff Pollard #13 for the ball.
Kavell Bigby-Williams #35 of the Ducks tries to reach over Jeff Pollard #13 for the ball.

Malachi Flynn #22 shoots.
Malachi Flynn #22 shoots.

Kavell Bigby-Williams #35 of the Ducks and Ike Iroegbu #2 battle for the rebound.
Kavell Bigby-Williams #35 of the Ducks and Ike Iroegbu #2 battle for the rebound.

Malachi Flynn #22 is driving the ball up-court.
Malachi Flynn #22 is driving the ball up-court.

Jeff Pollard #13 shoots a layup in the midst of Tyler Dorsey #5 (behind Pollard), Chris Boucher #25, and Jordan Bell #1 of the Ducks.
Jeff Pollard #13 shoots a layup in the midst of Tyler Dorsey #5 (behind Pollard), Chris Boucher #25, and Jordan Bell #1 of the Ducks.

Dean Hare -- a real professional photographer!
Dean Hare -- a real professional photographer!

Malachi Flynn #22 drives up-court with Casey Benson #2 following and Roman Sorkin #41 preparing to engage.
Malachi Flynn #22 drives up-court with Casey Benson #2 following and Roman Sorkin #41 preparing to engage.

Casey Benson #2 and Dylan Ennis #31 of the Ducks playing defense against the Cougs. Malachi Flynn #22 stands at the top of the key watching to his left.
Casey Benson #2 and Dylan Ennis #31 of the Ducks playing defense against the Cougs. Malachi Flynn #22 stands at the top of the key watching to his left.

Jordan Bell #1 dunks the ball for the Ducks.
Jordan Bell #1 dunks the ball for the Ducks.

Charles Callison #23 drives through the key with Payton Pritchard #3 playing defense.
Charles Callison #23 drives through the key with Payton Pritchard #3 playing defense.

KJ Langston #10 dribbles the ball down-court. I like this shot because the ball looks flat.
KJ Langston #10 dribbles the ball down-court. I like this shot because the ball looks flat.

KJ Langston #10 in full stride with three Ducks running after him.
KJ Langston #10 in full stride with three Ducks running after him.

Steven Shipreyregin #12 shoots over Charlie Noebel #10 of the Ducks.
Steven Shipreyregin #12 shoots over Charlie Noebel #10 of the Ducks.

The final score was 66 - 85. The Ducks pulled away in the last quarter of the game. Up until then it was very evenly matched.
The final score was 66 - 85. The Ducks pulled away in the last quarter of the game. Up until then it was very evenly matched.

Pullman Fire District 12 Mass Causality Incident Drill

This afternoon there was a mass causality incident drill in which multiple fire and EMS agencies along with the three area hospitals took part.

The scene was an overturned tour bus with approximately 25 patients. Responders came from Fire District 12, Fire District 11, Fire District 4, Albion Fire Department, Pullman Fire Department, and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Fire Department. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office and Lifeflight also participated in this drill.

The Incident Commander was FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.

I had the opportunity to shoot the photographs during the drill.

Firefighter Marv Pillers (an assistant for this drill) is inside the overturned bus with the simulated patients.
Firefighter Marv Pillers (an assistant for this drill) is inside the overturned bus with the simulated patients.

A view of one of the simulated patients inside of the overturned bus.
A view of one of the simulated patients inside of the overturned bus.

The overturned bus prior to the start of the MCI drill.
The overturned bus prior to the start of the MCI drill.

FD12 fire apparatus 12-15 was one of the first arriving units to the scene.
FD12 fire apparatus 12-15 was one of the first arriving units to the scene.

Initial arriving firefighters are overwhelmed with the number of simulated patients.
Initial arriving firefighters are overwhelmed with the number of simulated patients.

Simulated "walking wounded" patients are meandering around the scene upon the arrival of the firefighters.
Simulated "walking wounded" patients are meandering around the scene upon the arrival of the firefighters.

Firefighters start to arrive at the overturned bus.
Firefighters start to arrive at the overturned bus.

Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, stands beside Rescue 32.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, stands beside Rescue 32.

Firefighters triage the simulated patients with triage tags.
Firefighters triage the simulated patients with triage tags.

A firefighter assists a simulated "walking wounded" patient to safety.
A firefighter assists a simulated "walking wounded" patient to safety.

Firefighters bring medical equipment to deal with all the simulated patients.
Firefighters bring medical equipment to deal with all the simulated patients.

Firefighters bring extrication equipment to cut open the bus.
Firefighters bring extrication equipment to cut open the bus.

Several emergency apparatus can be seen lined up behind the overturned bus.
Several emergency apparatus can be seen lined up behind the overturned bus.

Several emergency apparatus are visible at a MCI drill.
Several emergency apparatus are visible at a MCI drill.

A crew of firefighters arrive on scene of the MCI.
A crew of firefighters arrive on scene of the MCI.

Newly arriving firefighters do a face-to-face to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
Newly arriving firefighters do a face-to-face to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.

Two firefighters in the triage area tending to several simulated patients.
Two firefighters in the triage area tending to several simulated patients.

A firefighter has his hands full with multiple simulated patients.
A firefighter has his hands full with multiple simulated patients.

A line of emergency apparatus from multiple agencies are visible during an MCI drill.
A line of emergency apparatus from multiple agencies are visible during an MCI drill.

Firefighter Ian Turner checks on simulated patients inside of a bus.
Firefighter Ian Turner checks on simulated patients inside of a bus.

Firefighters quickly walk a simulated patient on a backboard to a waiting ambulance.
Firefighters quickly walk a simulated patient on a backboard to a waiting ambulance.

Firefighters lift a simulated patient secured to a backboard on to a cot for transport.
Firefighters lift a simulated patient secured to a backboard on to a cot for transport.

Firefighters prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.
Firefighters prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.

Firefighters work prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.
Firefighters work prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.

A simulated patient looks on as another simulated patient is loaded into an ambulance.
A simulated patient looks on as another simulated patient is loaded into an ambulance.

Firefighters starting the process of removing simulated patients from the overturned bus.
Firefighters starting the process of removing simulated patients from the overturned bus.

Firefighters assist a simulated patient out of the overturned bus.
Firefighters assist a simulated patient out of the overturned bus.

Firefighters swarm the scene of the bus accident during an MCI drill.
Firefighters swarm the scene of the bus accident during an MCI drill.

Although there are several ambulances lined up there are more simulated patients than the ambulances on scene can transport to the hospital.
Although there are several ambulances lined up there are more simulated patients than the ambulances on scene can transport to the hospital.

A simulated "walking wounded" patient is tended to by firefighters.
A simulated "walking wounded" patient is tended to by firefighters.

FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by simulated patients in the triage area.
FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by simulated patients in the triage area.

FF Krieger in the triage area.
FF Krieger in the triage area.

Firefighters wheel a cot to a waiting ambulance.
Firefighters wheel a cot to a waiting ambulance.

A group of firefighters carry a simulated patient on a backboard.
A group of firefighters carry a simulated patient on a backboard.

FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by the simulated patients in the triage area.
FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by the simulated patients in the triage area.

Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, along with Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and Public Information Officer Glenn Johnson.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, along with Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and Public Information Officer Glenn Johnson.

FF Oppegaard and FF Turner making their way into the overturned bus.
FF Oppegaard and FF Turner making their way into the overturned bus.

Firefighters from multiple agencies work together to extricate a simulated patient from an overturned bus.
Firefighters from multiple agencies work together to extricate a simulated patient from an overturned bus.

Firefighters packaging a simulated patient pulled from the overturned bus while firefighters in the distance deal with many more simulated patients in the triage area.
Firefighters packaging a simulated patient pulled from the overturned bus while firefighters in the distance deal with many more simulated patients in the triage area.

Firefighters "package" a simulated patient.
Firefighters "package" a simulated patient.

Lifeflight's helicopter over the scene.
Lifeflight's helicopter over the scene.

Lifeflight's helicopter circling around the scene before landing. (The bird says "Medstar" but it now belongs to Lifeflight after the two companies merged).
Lifeflight's helicopter circling around the scene before landing. (The bird says "Medstar" but it now belongs to Lifeflight after the two companies merged).

Lifeflight's helicopter a foot off the ground during landing.
Lifeflight's helicopter a foot off the ground during landing.

Firefighters tend to simulated patients in the triage area.
Firefighters tend to simulated patients in the triage area.

Media members Evan Ellis and Josh Babcock speak to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, while the events are unfolding.
Media members Evan Ellis and Josh Babcock speak to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, while the events are unfolding.

Several patients in the triage area with a number of firefighters helping them.
Several patients in the triage area with a number of firefighters helping them.

FF Marv Pillers looks through the front window of the bus.
FF Marv Pillers looks through the front window of the bus.

A simulated patient is being prepped for placement on Lifeflight's cot.
A simulated patient is being prepped for placement on Lifeflight's cot.

Lifeflight's crew and firefighters work with a large number of simulated patients.
Lifeflight's crew and firefighters work with a large number of simulated patients.

Firefighters working in the triage group discussing patient care.
Firefighters working in the triage group discussing patient care.

FF Oppegaard talking to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
FF Oppegaard talking to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.

Several simulated patients are waiting for help during the MCI drill.
Several simulated patients are waiting for help during the MCI drill.

FF Domreis is explaining something to FF Krieger.
FF Domreis is explaining something to FF Krieger.

FF Domries was a member of the extrication team.
FF Domries was a member of the extrication team.

Lt. Parrish listens to FF Krieger.
Lt. Parrish listens to FF Krieger.

Firefighters tend to a simulated patient, placing her on a cot.
Firefighters tend to a simulated patient, placing her on a cot.

A simulated patient is loaded into Lifeflight's bird.
A simulated patient is loaded into Lifeflight's bird.

Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, reviews information on his incident command board.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, reviews information on his incident command board.

Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, issues orders via the radio.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, issues orders via the radio.

Firefighters tend to simulated patients in triage.
Firefighters tend to simulated patients in triage.

FF Krieger and FF Domreis.
FF Krieger and FF Domreis.

Firefighters discuss patient care.
Firefighters discuss patient care.

Local Fire and EMS agencies working a bus accident with multiple patients.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.

After all the patients have been extricated from the bus all the remains are the tools and the law enforcement who is helping to block the scene from vehicle traffic.
After all the patients have been extricated from the bus all the remains are the tools and the law enforcement who is helping to block the scene from vehicle traffic.

City of Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson (who doubles as the Pullman Fire Department's Public Information Officer) is on scene to assist.
City of Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson (who doubles as the Pullman Fire Department's Public Information Officer) is on scene to assist.

Firefighter Joe Branson in front of Rescue 32.
Firefighter Joe Branson in front of Rescue 32.

A cot is rolled into a triage area with several simulated patients waiting to go to the hospital.
A cot is rolled into a triage area with several simulated patients waiting to go to the hospital.

A view of the overturned bus from the top of Pullman Fire Department's Rescue 32.
A view of the overturned bus from the top of Pullman Fire Department's Rescue 32.

Firefighters load a simulated patient into the back of the ambulance.
Firefighters load a simulated patient into the back of the ambulance.

FD12 Captain Eric Gibson was the Incident Commander for this drill. In this photo Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and FD12 Captain Mike Lehmitz are visible in his sunglasses.
FD12 Captain Eric Gibson was the Incident Commander for this drill. In this photo Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and FD12 Captain Mike Lehmitz are visible in his sunglasses.

FF Krieger and FF Domreis listening to Lt. Parrish.
FF Krieger and FF Domreis listening to Lt. Parrish

Annie Pillers and Chris Scharer talking over lunch at the debriefing.
Annie Pillers and Chris Scharer talking over lunch at the debriefing.

Randy Miller and David Buckley from Colfax Fire and Rescue in the debriefing.
Randy Miller and David Buckley from Colfax Fire and Rescue in the debriefing.

Two Abandoned Cars

In a little spot between Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID is a patch of trees in the middle of a wheat field. If you drive around Whitman County it is not unusual to see a small patch of trees in a wheat field. Sometimes there was a house near that spot. But other times I have no idea why they patch of trees exist.

Within this patch of trees was something I would not have expected to find — two abandoned cars. They are parked side-by-side. It looks like they may have been parked there at some point and just never moved again. They don’t look dumped. Even if they were running there would be no way to drive them out of there because of all the tress that would be in the way.

I took the opportunity to take some photographs of the cars.

The trunk of the car is held open by a stick. It is buried up to its frame.
The trunk of the car is held open by a stick. It is buried up to its frame.

An old car sits in the middle of a small patch of woods in the middle of a wheat field between Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID.
An old car sits in the middle of a small patch of woods in the middle of a wheat field between Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID.

The interior of the car is gone. The only thing the remains is the metal.
The interior of the car is gone. The only thing the remains is the metal.

The tire from the car is nearly completely buried.
The tire from the car is nearly completely buried.

A second car is parked next to the first car in the middle of a small patch of woods in the middle of a wheat field between Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID.
A second car is parked next to the first car in the middle of a small patch of woods in the middle of a wheat field between Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID.

Telephoto Lens Testing from Kerry Park in Seattle, WA

During the weekend of October 8th I rented two lenses for testing:
– EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
– EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Coming into the testing I wanted to 100 – 400. As the testing period has been going along I have found myself more attracted to the 70-200 lens.

I went to Kerry Park in Seattle to take photos of the Space Needle, the Puget Sound, and some other landmarks. On the evening of October 8th, 2016 I went to Kerry Park. It was overcast with some rain. The next morning I returned to Kerry Park to redo all the photos in the daylight to compare the results.

After this testing I again liked the longer zoom but I love the faster glass. This is going to be a difficult decision.

The Space Needle at night through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f2.6, 1/80 sec exposure, ISO-5000 200mm focal length.
The Space Needle at night through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f2.6, 1/80 sec exposure, ISO-5000 200mm focal length.

A ferry going across the Puget Sound at night through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f22, 44 sec exposure, ISO-1000 200mm focal length.
A ferry going across the Puget Sound at night through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f22, 44 sec exposure, ISO-1000 200mm focal length.

The Space Needle at night through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f22, 18 sec exposure, ISO-1000 80mm focal length.
The Space Needle at night through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f22, 18 sec exposure, ISO-1000 80mm focal length.

The Space Needle at night through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f22, 11 sec exposure, ISO-400 286 mm focal length.
The Space Needle at night through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f22, 11 sec exposure, ISO-400 286 mm focal length.

The Space Needle during the day through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f5.6, 1/200th sec exposure, ISO-100 400 mm focal length.
The Space Needle during the day through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f5.6, 1/200th sec exposure, ISO-100 400 mm focal length.

A partial Seattle skyline photograph from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f5.6, 1/320th sec exposure, ISO-100 100 mm focal length.
A partial Seattle skyline photograph from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f5.6, 1/320th sec exposure, ISO-100 100 mm focal length.

A partial Seattle skyline photograph from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-100 100 mm focal length.
A partial Seattle skyline photograph from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-100 100 mm focal length.

A view of the Puget Sound from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-100 100 mm focal length.
A view of the Puget Sound from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-100 100 mm focal length.

A ferry is headed towards Seattle as seen from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-160 200 mm focal length.
A ferry is headed towards Seattle as seen from Kerry Park through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-160 200 mm focal length.

The Space Needle during the day through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-100 170mm focal length.
The Space Needle during the day through a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-100 170mm focal length.

A ferry is headed towards Seattle as seen from Kerry Park through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f11, 1/160th sec exposure, ISO-160 95 mm focal length.
A ferry is headed towards Seattle as seen from Kerry Park through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f11, 1/160th sec exposure, ISO-160 95 mm focal length.

Safeco Field is visible in the distance through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-160 200mm focal length.
Safeco Field is visible in the distance through a EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f11, 1/100th sec exposure, ISO-160 200mm focal length.

High School Football – Newport vs Inglemoor – October 7th, 2016

On October 7th, 2016 Newport High School located in Bellevue, Washington traveled to Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell, Washington to play Inglemoor High School.

I had just rented two telephoto lenses to test for the weekend.
– Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
– Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

I have been favoring the 100-400 lens but I wanted to try both before I purchased one.

As it turned out my brother invited me to my nephew’s football game. It was a perfect opportunity to try both lenses. I used one in the 3rd quarter and the other one during the 4th quarter.

I love having the 400 zoom but I also noticed I had to really crank up the ISO in order to get some of the photos. I love the fact the 70-200 is faster glass and I get better photos.

After today’s test the 70-200 has made up some ground. Unlike most posts, this album will not have specific descriptions with each photo.

A little more about the game. Inglemoor has had a rough time at football recently. In fact this season it sounds like they are oh-for. Newport was looking to keep Inglemoor in the losing column. With merely 3:39 to go in the game Newport had a one point lead. But they were unable to hold on in the final minutes of the game. They allowed Inglemoor to score two times in the final three plus minutes to win 40 – 28.