vthian said:Any one going for this Singapore Rugby 7 next weekend....see you guys there
Jed said:Hmm... S$121 and S$66... wow that's expensive. Not quite up to an International 15s game, but far more expensive than watching a Prem game which is where the vast majority of these players come from. Wonder what kind of a crowd they'll get... that's not a cynical question, I really want to know.
acroamatic said:vthian, are you going as a sports photog or as a spectator? Would love to see your photos if you've got a press pass.
Actually, the tickets are free seating within the price range. So a $66 gallery seat directly opposite the grandstand will be the same distance to the pitch as the grandstand seats.
Just that you have to come early to line up and "chope" a good seat. And if it rains and you're seating in the gallery... no shelter. Then again, rain can sometimes come in weird directions, so the people under the shade in the grandstand may not be entirely safe either! ;P
Whatever the case is, you'll be relatively far from the action to take photos. There's generally no access to the pitch level. Unless you win one of the competitions for spectators they will run during the tournament. Then you'll be able to be at pitch level AND have free flow of beer.
Hmmm... still, if you're interested in taking photos, the spectators will be really colourful. There's also plenty of entertainment lined up. And of course, there'll be world-class rugby!
Jed said:Hmm... S$121 and S$66... wow that's expensive. Not quite up to an International 15s game, but far more expensive than watching a Prem game which is where the vast majority of these players come from. Wonder what kind of a crowd they'll get... that's not a cynical question, I really want to know.
vthian said:Hi,acroamatic..yup..I'll be there to cover the Rugby 7 since our singapore photog still on assignment, will come in tomorrow for World Cup soccer preliminary Singapore-Japan on Wednesday then stay on for this weekend Rugby 7, already got the press pass thru Singapore Bureau.
As I know one of the member Oeyvind will be there too...any more?
Regards
Vincent Thian
www.pbase.com/vthian
acroamatic said:Unless you win one of the competitions for spectators they will run during the tournament. Then you'll be able to be at pitch level AND have free flow of beer.
sehsuan said:just make sure when you shoot and drink.... you're shooting at the action!
vthian, hope to see some of your shots. what lenses are you using for the event?
Knight Ong, up to 9pm? wonder how's the lighting gonna be at that time, i never got into the stadium to shoot sports before... :cry:
sehsuan said:vthian, hope to see some of your shots. what lenses are you using for the event?
szekiat said:would you happen to be selling your old 400mm? I know someone looking for one? hehe.
acroamatic said:Vincent, nice photos of the Singapore-Japan match! Looking forward to your rugby photos.
Took my chance to pop by the Padang late morning today. It was empty but the weather was superb, so I took a few CBD skyline shots. When I turned around, the New Zealand team were on the Padang! Took a few photos and will post them when I have the time.
I think the Padang today and tomorrow will be good opportunities to catch the rugby teams up close and personal. They also don't seem to mind photographers, as long as you don't get in the way of their training. It's the heat that really bothers them!
From what I read in ST, I know England trains at the Padang. Probably most of the teams do. Also, I saw the New Zealand team heading back to the Swissotel. Caught a glimpse of a few of the USA team members around there too.
So guys, if you are free today or tomorroow, and don't want to pay for the tickets for the tournament or don't have a super-duper zoom lens, try your luck at the Padang...