[dod]

Looking through a few I got at the weekend, here's one of the favourites. ALso got a link to the big version, any comments welcomed as usual



Big version here

[IanC_UK]

Its a good shot only thing i can think that would have imprved it, would be to get a little lower, and get the air under the bike, and maybe lose some of the jump !

That said its stil a good one !

[Steve]

Originally Posted by IanC_UK

Its a good shot only thing i can think that would have imprved it, would be to get a little lower, and get the air under the bike, and maybe lose some of the jump !

That said its stil a good one !

I like this angle as it shows the other riders in the background and so adds to the excitment of the race. if this had been shot from lower down you would have lost that element and had more sky as the bachdrop.

Its a great photo as it is, very well done. [smilie=t:

[IanC_UK]

I see what you mean Steve !

As i said it is an excellent shot ! Just maybe me thats not ! lol

[Gregeff]

Great shot!!

I love the fact that you can see the other riders in the background, really ads to the life of the photo

[Steve]

Originally Posted by IanC_UK

I see what you mean Steve !

As i said it is an excellent shot ! Just maybe me thats not ! lol

Nope, your opinion is valid. I just like it as is and you would prefer a different angle, thats why the world is so good, we all like different things.

[dod]

Originally Posted by Steve

I like this angle as it shows the other riders in the background and so adds to the excitment of the race. if this had been shot from lower down you would have lost that element and had more sky as the bachdrop.

Thanks Steve, that's the type of shot I was trying to get. Got a few more to sort through, might have one with the other riders a but closer which would possibly be better .

[Steve]

No problem dod.

Can I ask what setting you used for this shot, I am presuming you used your 70-200L lens on the 10D but would like to know the other main items/settings that you used.

[dod]

Originally Posted by Steve

No problem dod.

Can I ask what setting you used for this shot, I am presuming you used your 70-200L lens on the 10D but would like to know the other main items/settings that you used.

Full exif: |Shooting in Jpeg

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[dod]

And a few more, please don't mention the dodgy horizons, these guys are zipping a couple of feet past your head at silly speeds



this is what Ian was looking for, not quite as sharp but just about okay.




OUCH!!!! recognise the blue boilersuit

[IanC_UK]

They are all excellent ! horizons a bit squiffy though ? ROFLMAO (sorry couldnt resist)

I love the one of the guy running for it after getting sprayed by the bike !

Yeah thats exaclty what i meant ! Can still see the bikes etc in the background too !

First and last ones are really good, show the effect of speed ! I dont find the slopey horizons a problem on these ! I used to go Motocross because my friends used to compete, and know how quick they go !

[Matt]

Some great shots here Scott.

The two coming straight at you are spot on, I'm glad you've left space for the moto X'r to go into.

In the two panned shots (bike #199 & #6) you have caught the action well, but I think they need more space in front of the bikes.

When your shooting these try to remember your histogram. Most of these shots are slightly over exposed.
Ideally you want the mountain to be stacked slightly to the left of centre, without the right foot of it touching the right side of the screen. If it touches the right side, you will have blown the highlights, which cannot be recovered.
It only takes seconds to check, so don't forget. :wink:

Well done

[CriPPle]

Lovely shots there, I think this one is quite funny with that guy running for cover in the background

[dod]

Originally Posted by Matt

In the two panned shots (bike #199 & #6) you have caught the action well, but I think they need more space in front of the bikes.

When your shooting these try to remember your histogram. Most of these shots are slightly over exposed.
Ideally you want the mountain to be stacked slightly to the left of centre, without the right foot of it touching the right side of the screen. If it touches the right side, you will have blown the highlights, which cannot be recovered.
It only takes seconds to check, so don't forget. :wink:

Fair points, I always forget to check the histogram. One of the problems I always seem to find is how pictures look on different monitors. I'm at work right now and they look far lighter and washed out than they do on my home monitor.

Oh, and it's George, or dod as it gets shortened to up here The Scottydod often confuses folk into calling me Scott though.

[Matt]

Sorry Scott, I mean George

It is quite easily done not checking the histogram, especially when you get caught up in the excitement of an event.
I think we've all done it at some stage.

[KenCo1964]

I agree with Matt, the two coming at you, the first post and second in second post absolutely stunning, brilliant shots Dod. Well done. :)

[milou]

I like jumper2 and rider06 - in my youth (i.e. in about 1485) I used to often watch motocross at Thruxton and once saw the GB championship at Farley Mount, and these pics remind me of those times. Shame the smell of 2-stroke can't be captured! :D