Like cathedrals are adorned with ornate decorative flair, an homage to higher power, so are many Saturday afternoon shrines, erected through the tithes of alumni to modern day religion of college football. Particularly in the Southeastern and Big-10 conferences, college football stadiums spare no expense. In many cases, not only are seating capacities gargantuan enough to accommodate crowds the size of cities, but the structure itself is a piece of art itself, like the Colosseum in Rome, blending architectural achievement, unique or pristine design, and a fully-accommodating viewing experience. As a result, college fans and athletes often pay homage to their favorite football field by hanging pictures in their home or office, more often than not the stadium in which they spent the most time as an undergraduate, thus evoking familiar emotions of both pride and nostalgia.Among the most popular prints for stadium photos is the panoramic view. This unique take gives the admirer a similar sightline to what it is actually like to view the field from a seat, taking advantage of expanded peripherals and lower angle camera work. No other shot, save for the human eye itself, can provide a more authentic sense of what it’s like to watch from inside the confines. The overhead view is also a popular option, usually depicting a particularly big game, effectively capturing the swarms of cars and people in the area not to mention the electric atmosphere inside. Often taken at halftime, this angle will also allow you to see the band spelling out a school cheer on the field. Read more…
Comments Off // Add Comment