Prospect Park Bike Race

tom_o

Went and shot the Al Toefield Mem RR Saturday morning in Prospect Park. First time shooting a bike race. It's tough!

I was positioned on the top of the only (and very small) hill. Perfect place to try and break away.







I love the expression here. Talk about digging deep!



And one of my buddy, Craig, who I went and shot with.



C&C welcome! (I know I need more lens! Thinking about renting the Nikon 70-200 2.8 next time).

KellyC

No picture showing up on this end.

tom_o

I keep using the wrong settings in my galleries!

bloomphotog

I love the last photo! Very cool shot. Otherwise, I feel the shots are ok, but need a much shallower DOP. Oh, and no need to rent the 70-200 for outdoor sports...just BUY the much cheaper 80-200. It's cheaper, sharper, and focuses great in decent light.

phillybikeboy

Somethimes less is more.
So long as you're shooting in reasonable light that 2.8 is probably not necessary. Usually my lens of choice is a 70-200 f4. After a couple hours lightweight can be preferable to low light. And, really, you can get some decent shots with the f4 glass.

bloomphotog

phillybikeboy wrote:

So long as you're shooting in reasonable light that 2.8 is probably not necessary. Usually my lens of choice is a 70-200 f4. After a couple hours lightweight can be preferable to low light. And, really, you can get some decent shots with the f4 glass.

Yeah yeah, unfortunately we Nikon guys have no such pro-level f/4 lens. :cry That 70-200 f/4 is a genuine gem for you Canon people.

The 80-200 2.8 is pretty similar in size/weight to the canon f/4, last I recall.

budman101

Another hint...try do get down lower so you can see the rider's face under the helmet shadow. A flash works wonders especially if the sun is directly

tom_o

Thanks for the tips!

I actually went out and purchased the 55-200 VR. Can't wait to get out and try it.