Ever since I got hooked to NFL (the watching part only; as much as I would love to, I still cannot throw anything that looks like a decent spiral), it had been my dream to watch at least one game live in a stadium. While talking to a dear friend, I was informed about the match up between two of my favorite teams – New England Patriots visiting Green Bay Packers.
And what better place to start the live-game-watching-affair than at the history-rich, tradition-filled, holy Lambeau Field?? With the possibility of seeing two potential Hall of Fame caliber athletes in action in one game, I didn’t have to think twice to start searching for a ticket. Seated amidst an ocean of Packers and islands of far-traveled Patriots fans, the hospitality of Packer-nation was overwhelming – even when the 35-0 deficit was staring them straight in the eye. I am extremely grateful to the Packers Security Personnel who let me carry my 70-200 mm telephoto lens into the stadium.
At some point during the game, I missed a play and turned back to see a replay on the big-screen. I didn’t see the replay but what caught the corner of my eye was the reflection of Lambeau Field in a fellow fan’s sun glasses. Thankfully, she was seated just at the right distance for my lens to capture it!
A very detailed account of this day’s experience is here.
EXIF and other information
| Archive ID | dsc_101-2445 |
| Date and Time | 2006-11-19 14:23:54 |
| GPS Date and Time | Image does not include relevant information |
| GPS Location | 44.5 N, -88.07 E, 0 ft (Goolgle Map: Pin | Directions) |
| Camera | Nikon D70s |
| Lens | AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED |
| Focal Length | 200.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 300.0 mm) |
| Mode | Aperture-priority AE |
| Shutter Speed | 1/500 second(s) |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| ISO | 400 |
| Exposure Bias | -1/3 |
| Flash | No |
| Filters | None |
| Light Value | 11.9 |
| Hyperfocal Distance | 356.59 m |
| Focus Distance | 2.24 m |
| Depth of Field | 0.03 m (2.23 - 2.25) |
| Field of View | 6.3 deg (0.24 m) |
| Tripod | No |
| Notes/Remarks | -- |