Some pics from a MX race this weekend

ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
edited September 2, 2009 in Sports
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Hey, get off my sign man!

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  • GringriffGringriff Registered Users Posts: 340 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2009
    Great pictures again!!! clap.gif

    I am curious about the flash. Does using the flash distract the racers? Seems like it would cause a glare on their goggles.
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2009
    Gringriff wrote:
    Great pictures again!!! clap.gif

    I am curious about the flash. Does using the flash distract the racers? Seems like it would cause a glare on their goggles.

    Nope it doesn't bother them at all. It is gone so fast, they don't even notice it for the most part.
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  • GarrettGarrett Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited August 25, 2009
    Great shots as usual. Composition, exposure, color, details, it's all awesome thumb.gif .

    Could you provide a bit more info on the flash usage? I'm curious about shutter speed, type of flashes (off camera?), aperture, lens? I'm guessing some of these were shot using the FP High speed sync? Was a polarizer used for any of the shots w/o the flash? I'm headed to the Powder Mountain Motocross race (McGrath designed track) this weekend and I'm hoping to get some shots of the action.
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2009
    Garrett wrote:
    Great shots as usual. Composition, exposure, color, details, it's all awesome thumb.gif .

    Could you provide a bit more info on the flash usage? I'm curious about shutter speed, type of flashes (off camera?), lens? I'm guessing some of these were shot using the FP High speed sync? Was a polarizer used for any of the shots w/o the flash? I'm headed to the Powder Mountain Motocross race (McGrath designed track) this weekend and I'm hoping to get some shots of the action.

    Thanks, My shutter speed varied alot on that particular day because the sky couldn't decide what it was going to do. I shoot in Manual mode so I'm often changing speeds between riders as the sky changes. I typically shoot around F/4 or so. On this day I decided to shoot wide open and see if I liked it more. All of these shots were used with High Spee sync using a D700/Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8 Vr/SB-900 and some were with a polarizer and some were not. Like I said, the sky was changing alot. I used flash for all of the shots. Good luck on Powder Mountain and post what you get.
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  • GarrettGarrett Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited August 25, 2009
    Erbeman wrote:
    Thanks, My shutter speed varied alot on that particular day because the sky couldn't decide what it was going to do. I shoot in Manual mode so I'm often changing speeds between riders as the sky changes. I typically shoot around F/4 or so. On this day I decided to shoot wide open and see if I liked it more. All of these shots were used with High Spee sync using a D700/Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8 Vr/SB-900 and some were with a polarizer and some were not. Like I said, the sky was changing alot. I used flash for all of the shots. Good luck on Powder Mountain and post what you get.
    Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. Hopefully I'll get some shots worth posting.
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  • David EvertsenDavid Evertsen Registered Users Posts: 524 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2009
    Amazing work as always, if anyone does not believe in the power of the face and eyes pulling you into a photograph... The second or third one with the pink goggles that looks like a little girl riding looking at you is the photograph next to the definition in the Dictionary. Wow very cool..
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,941 moderator
    edited August 25, 2009
    I love the lighting in that first shot. Beautiful time of the day to shoot.
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  • tdinardotdinardo Registered Users Posts: 98 Big grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    Beautiful work Russ.
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  • NorthernHorseNorthernHorse Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2009
    Amazing work as always. Thanks for sharing!
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  • nw scoutnw scout Registered Users Posts: 256 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2009
    Very nice Russ.
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2009
    nw scout wrote:
    Very nice Russ.
    great light and action thumb.gif

    What the heck headscratch.gif You're already back on the forums? Were things not as bad as originally thought with you? What's going on with you now?
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  • nw scoutnw scout Registered Users Posts: 256 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2009
    Ha. I wish...

    No, things look about the same, I am just now able to move my right arm a little so I cam type.
    Stuck in a hospital bed 24hr a day, gives me a little time to check out the forums and see everyones new work.

    here is whats up.

    So far I have had 2 major surgeries, one to repair the front of the pelvis and one to repair the back of the pelvis. 8 breaks in total with lots of plates, bolts and screws holding it all together. As rehab progresses i will get a better idea if all is working correctly and if anything else need to be done there.
    Keep our fingers crossed all will be goodthumb.gif
    Shoulder is broken in two places but are small fractures in good spots. No surgeries there. Just time and rehab.

    Out look as of PT today.

    From bed into wheelchair hopefully by the end of the week.
    5 months total in wheelchair.
    Start weight baring at 5 months
    8 to 9 months till walking normal
    Home from rehab in 2 to 3 weeks with wheelchair and LOTS of help from the family and friends

    Keep shooting. And be careful out there guys !!!

    Just remember, there is NO safe place to shoot once you roll your truck though the gate
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,941 moderator
    edited September 1, 2009
    I sure hope you heal quickly 'Scout. Sounds like you have a plan and a time table--which is good.

    Any bites on the bike yet?
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited September 1, 2009
    OMG, that is absolutely horrible. I'm hoping that you have a photograhers insurance policy! I posted a thread about it a few months back when I got it. It would help in times like this. I'm sure sorry for you man.
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  • nw scoutnw scout Registered Users Posts: 256 Major grins
    edited September 1, 2009
    A few guys from ADV may be interested?


    I have business liability to cover my assistants and myself from others trying to sue me. Also major health and disability.
    Problem is no income from disability for the first 3 months, and a 6k deductible on the major medical.
    Plus a 1k deductible on camera insurance since my Mark3 With a 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4 all got busted up when I got hit.
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,941 moderator
    edited September 1, 2009
    nw scout wrote:
    A few guys from ADV may be interested?


    I have business liability to cover my assistants and myself from others trying to sue me. Also major health and disability.
    Problem is no income from disability for the first 3 months, and a 6k deductible on the major medical.
    Plus a 1k deductible on camera insurance since my Mark3 With a 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4 all got busted up when I got hit.

    Glad to hear that. It's a nice bike for sure.

    As far as insurance goes, it's a must have. Definitely not something to skimp on either.
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  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2009
    Nice stuff Russ as usual... thumb.gif

    I love the git off my sign.....
    Rags
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