More from the weekend

gsgary

Here's 2 more for you to look at but this time shot in raw for the first time, what do you think don't hold back
Gary

Steve Cavigliano

Gary,

I think they are both very nice With those tinted visors there wasn't much you could do to capture faces better

I like the color/contrast in the first one, but I think you could "pump up" the color and contrast of the 2nd shot with a bit of curves (and slight amount of USM?). Might just be my POC work monitor, but it seems a touch flat to my eyes. Especially when compared to the 1st shot.

Still, good stuff

Steve

gsgary

Thanks Steve i printed them off and they look much better than on the screen but then i havn't been doing this long
Gary

Steve Cavigliano wrote:

Gary,

I think they are both very nice With those tinted visors there wasn't much you could do to capture faces better

I like the color/contrast in the first one, but I think you could "pump up" the color and contrast of the 2nd shot with a bit of curves (and slight amount of USM?). Might just be my POC work monitor, but it seems a touch flat to my eyes. Especially when compared to the 1st shot.

Still, good stuff

Steve

HarveyMushman

gsgary wrote:

From a composition standpoint, I think it's better to have the bike coming toward you (and the viewer), or passing from side to side, not moving away. Makes for a more engaging image. There are exceptions, of course, and I know how it can sometimes be difficult to get the ideal angle.

Cool pics, though. Where were they taken?

Andy

gsgary wrote:

Thanks Steve i printed them off and they look much better than on the screen but then i havn't been doing this long
Gary

always true, this.

gary!

gsgary

Is this better or too much

Steve Cavigliano wrote:

Gary,

I think they are both very nice With those tinted visors there wasn't much you could do to capture faces better

I like the color/contrast in the first one, but I think you could "pump up" the color and contrast of the 2nd shot with a bit of curves (and slight amount of USM?). Might just be my POC work monitor, but it seems a touch flat to my eyes. Especially when compared to the 1st shot.

Still, good stuff

Steve

gouldphoto

I like the improvement
Gary,
This has alot more 'Pop' as it has been suggested. Much better contrast between the rider/bike and the background. The flat appearance has been corrected, nice work. Also one of my favorite subjects... racing of any sort.

Steve G

gsgary wrote:

Is this better or too much

gsgary

Thanks Steve this was my first time with a dslr racing only had it 4 weeks now going to Donnington Park this Sunday hope to get some better shots to post Sunday or Monday

gouldphoto wrote:

Gary,
This has alot more 'Pop' as it has been suggested. Much better contrast between the rider/bike and the background. The flat appearance has been corrected, nice work. Also one of my favorite subjects... racing of any sort.

Steve G

gsgary

They were taken at a small track called Darley Moor in Staffordshire UK

HarveyMushman wrote:

From a composition standpoint, I think it's better to have the bike coming toward you (and the viewer), or passing from side to side, not moving away. Makes for a more engaging image. There are exceptions, of course, and I know how it can sometimes be difficult to get the ideal angle.

Cool pics, though. Where were they taken?