Ridiculous Photog @ GBO

[Nova P]

A lens with a longer (but fixed) focal length, such as a 300mm f3.5, is called a telephoto lens, not a zoom lens. A zoom lens is one with a variable focal length.

Pet peeve.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

Yes. Being distracted by the position or movement of a photographer isn't out of the ordinary and it's beyond reasonable for any player to ask them to move to a new location in such a case.

Blending effective media coverage and top level play is a balancing act. We can't go to the extreme of not having media coverage and we can't go to the extreme of having cameras obstructing players to get "good shots". Everybody has to be a little flexible to hit the right combination where everyone benefits.

I assume you meant to say "it isn't," and that was auto-corrected or a typo.
If so we're in agreement.
If not, I'm a bit stymied.

 

[JC17393]

I assume you meant to say "it isn't," and that was auto-corrected or a typo.
If so we're in agreement.
If not, I'm a bit stymied.

Beyond in the sense that it is very very reasonable. As in, beyond argument that it is reasonable.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[BrotherDave]

Professional sport

Professional sport

Professional sport


but

Small photographer lying still right in front of disc golf tee = unprofessional :\

 

[JTacoma03]

Disc golf fans: OMG THERE'S NEVER ENOUGH COVERAGE!!!

Also disc golf fans: OMG HOW CAN THAT CAMERA BE THERE???

 

[jmdaire27]

They could be like JonhE and as to not be photographed if it is too distracting.

 

[DavidSauls]

Professional sport

Professional sport

Professional sport


but

Small photographer lying still right in front of disc golf tee = unprofessional :\

Ever see those baseball photographers from the 1920s & 30s, almost in the play?

 

[BrotherDave]

Ever see those baseball photographers from the 1920s & 30s, almost in the play?

No I haven't. Baseball players back then were usually drunk though, so probably not distracted by that either. :|

 

[DavidSauls]

How they survived is another question....but the players managed to concentrate.

 

[brutalbrutus]

I wonder how many eyepatches were bought because of such stupidity...lol

 

[DavidSauls]

"War Correspondent" might have been safer.

 

[brutalbrutus]

Experimental test pilot might be safer...

 

[DoWork]

I don't know if you guys know many photographers but they're a special breed. Any photog that considers themselves a pro will automatically try to get themselves into the craziest place people will let them go. Dangerous spot? Must be a great shot then! It's all about the impossible shot because a classically composed photo can be immortal and every obsessive photog would gladly lose an arm getting it. They don't give a **** their subject is bothered unless it impacts the shot, and athletes like having great shots taken of them too so most will gladly deal.

I've been in several pro photo shoots for skiing and it's reeeeeeeeally exciting. Annoying to stand there while they dial their filters or whatever on a powder day but it's ALWAYS worth the inconvenience to get a nasty shot of dropping a cliff etc.

Believe me if the pros had an issue they'd say so. They're probably more likely to see her and be like "oh damn that's gonna be a cool shot!" Than be bothered by her being there. If she's willing to put herself in danger to get a sweet shot of you that's a legit team member right there.

 

[Halcón]

FWIW, nobody in this thread seems to have an issue with Alyssa except for the OP.

So any "this is typical DGCR" comment doesn't hold water.

David, that baseball pic is awesome and scary at the same time.

 

[JTacoma03]

Not to pile on more, but just for reference, this was today at the LPGA Mediheal Championship.

Trust me when I say that disc golf pros are given MUCH more breathing room than many other sports.

 

[tampora]

Golf is a poor analogy. Golf highlights the best of the billion who have ever picked up a club. Disc golf highlights the best of a pool 0.001% of the size.

 

[DiscFifty]

Fwiw... I met Alyssa today and we talked alot. First off...ok...ok...ok...she's frickin awesome, sweet, and smart as a whip! Yah..I told her I was "that guy" and she laughed and she proceeded to tell me she gets the go ahead and from everyone involved to "do her thing" and "get the shot". I STILL think there are better ways to get the shot without lying directly in front of a player, but you can't argue with her determination and professionalism. The PDGA world is lucky to have her involved because she does love the sport and what she can do for it.

Technically... she showed me her new camera she is using which makes ZERO noise during the shoot and takes 24fps photos. Crazy....24fps!

I'm still shocked the PDGA allows photogs to get that close and lay on the ground in front of a tee, so I can't diss her for taking advantage of that. So I do publicly apologize to Alyssa for my negative remarks, I should of directed it to the TD/PDGA! lol...

And to those that say pros should be able to handle this kind of stuff..perhaps you're right...again...this was my first time seeing it and it was a surprise..especially in such a high stakes round/event.

 

[@iDiscGolf]

Not to pile on more, but just for reference, this was today at the LPGA Mediheal Championship.

Trust me when I say that disc golf pros are given MUCH more breathing room than many other sports.

To your analogy, maybe that's what "we" (disc golf) don't want to happen. Maybe OP original point, I dunno?

 

[Halcón]

DiscFifty, how does your shoe taste?

 

[air show]

Maybe we need a disc golf players union?