irst trip out to Ameriquest Field

[visionsofsugarplums]

a few photos

[visionsofsugarplums]

a few photos from a recent (and my first) trip to ameriquest field. any thoughts or comments welcome.
thanks!
mmk

[cdobbs]

Nice shots! I like the sunset and home plate photos.

[Cyndi B]

Very nice! I especially like the pond picture...beautiful!

And just an fyi, Ameriquest is no longer sponsoring the ballpark. It is now going to be called something like The Texas Rangers Ballpark.

[Jeff_Green]

That's right Cyndi! It is now called The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington! Finally we are back to a normal name!

[capreppy]

Great Pictures!!

Sooooooo...

It's been a while since I've been to a game. I wanted to go to yesterday's game as the SF Giants were in town. SF is where I grew up and have been a fan since I was a kid (still am, just don't tell my wife that :)

I've never checked out what kind of equipment people take to the games, but am interested in taking some gear with me the next time I go (which will hopefully be soon).

Do you happen to know what is allowed into the stadium?
- Lens limits
- Monopod or Tripod
- Bag (small (microtrekker), medium (minitrekker), or large (computrekker AW plus))

Is there a fee to bring in your equipment?
I would love to be able to go an hour or two before the game and take photos of them practicing. I assume this would be the best chance to get up close (and still stay in the stands).

I asked this question two years ago, but obviously times have changed and I assume the rules have as well.

[Cyndi B]

I'm not sure how big those bags are you mentioned, but I've brought my Crumpler 7 Million home in without any problems. I use my 30d and last year used my 75-300mm lens from the upper deck and got some great shots! I don't know about tripods and monopods...never took mine.

[Cyndi B]

OK, here are some pics I took last season.

From upper deck:




That's all I have on my computer from upper deck. The rest of these were taken at a night game from about row 15 or so behind home plate. I know the two pictures above were taken with my 75-300mm lens. The ones below were either taken with that lens or my 24-70 lens.

[visionsofsugarplums]

Thanks for the comments and for checking out my post. I'm glad to hear the stadium is losing it's "brand" name. I hate that stadiums and arenas now carry the corporate sponsor as an official part of the name.

[visionsofsugarplums]

wow cyndi! great shots.

[capreppy]

Originally Posted by Cyndi B

I'm not sure how big those bags are you mentioned, but I've brought my Crumpler 7 Million home in without any problems. I use my 30d and last year used my 75-300mm lens from the upper deck and got some great shots! I don't know about tripods and monopods...never took mine.

The 7 Million Dollar Home looks to be about the size of a microtrekker or a minitrekker. That gives me a good idea about bag size.

Did they rumage thru the bag upon entry? Or just a quick peek?

[Cyndi B]

Thanks, Michelle!

Nope, they barely peek inside...and just the top pocket opening....they didn't open all the pockets...thank goodness!

[engstrom]

Michelle, I love that last wide angle shot . The clouds in the sky really makes it for me.