All blue Yamaha rules pls crit

mcgmcg Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
edited December 18, 2010 in Sports
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2 X Canon 1d mkiii,Canon 17-40 l,100 f2 ,70-200 f2.8 300 f4, sigma 150-500
Pentax spotmatic,K1000 28mm 3.5, 50 1.4 50 1.2, 55 1.8, 135 3.5, 200 3.5, 85-210 4.5 Helios 58 2.0.
Rolleicord , mamiya RB67 with all the trimmings.
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  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2010
    Very nice. You got the eyes & excellent subject separation.. thumb.gif
    Rags
  • mcgmcg Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited December 17, 2010
    Thanks Rags appreciate the comment yip i agree one of my better shots.
    2 X Canon 1d mkiii,Canon 17-40 l,100 f2 ,70-200 f2.8 300 f4, sigma 150-500
    Pentax spotmatic,K1000 28mm 3.5, 50 1.4 50 1.2, 55 1.8, 135 3.5, 200 3.5, 85-210 4.5 Helios 58 2.0.
    Rolleicord , mamiya RB67 with all the trimmings.
    www.mcgphotosa.com
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited December 17, 2010
    I'll agree you got the eyes and depth of field separates things nicely. I think this might be a better if the rider filled more of the frame ne_nau.gif
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  • mercphotomercphoto Registered Users Posts: 4,550 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2010
    ian408 wrote: »
    I'll agree you got the eyes and depth of field separates things nicely. I think this might be a better if the rider filled more of the frame ne_nau.gif

    My only crit as well. Not sure I like the square crop on this image.
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  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2010
    Next time set up in a place where the light is on the front of the rider.
    This is an ok shot.
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  • mcgmcg Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited December 17, 2010
    Thanks guys every comment helps for me to improve appreciate it alot.
    ian should i crop in tighter or shoot tighter ?
    2 X Canon 1d mkiii,Canon 17-40 l,100 f2 ,70-200 f2.8 300 f4, sigma 150-500
    Pentax spotmatic,K1000 28mm 3.5, 50 1.4 50 1.2, 55 1.8, 135 3.5, 200 3.5, 85-210 4.5 Helios 58 2.0.
    Rolleicord , mamiya RB67 with all the trimmings.
    www.mcgphotosa.com
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited December 17, 2010
    mcg wrote: »
    Thanks guys every comment helps for me to improve appreciate it alot.
    ian should i crop in tighter or shoot tighter ?


    That's always a tough call. But it's easier to crop.
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  • nw scoutnw scout Registered Users Posts: 256 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2010
    It seems there is a lot of dust between you and the rider or maybe a little lens flare ne_nau.gif
    Just dosn't seem to pop the way it should IMO

    I like the lighting. Im not a big fan of flat light from the front so this lighting setup is good IMO. Just needs more punch.

    For me, the square crop is'nt working. I too would crop in tighter and make it a verticle.

    In general, art directors always want you to shoot loose, but photographers like to shoot tight. Its good practice to shoot tight but is'nt always needed. I change it up depending on what makes the best shot. If it's an ugly background, bad light, weak action ect, shoot a long lens and crop as tight as possiable. If is a nice background and nice light, then go for a more epic shot with the bike smaller in the frame.

    Also, for me, seeing the eyes here does not work for me. Yes, in general you want to see them, but what makes it good is seeing the focus and intensity of the eyes. Here the rider just seems distracted and is just looking over at the photographer. For me it takes away from the over all shot.

    What do you think about something like this?
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    I just punched up the contrast a bit, cropped tighter and darkened the eyes just to show the effect.

    Remember, there is no right or wrong, just opinions. Listen to the critiques and use what works best for you thumb.gif
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,940 moderator
    edited December 18, 2010
    nw scout wrote: »
    Also, for me, seeing the eyes here does not work for me. Yes, in general you want to see them, but what makes it good is seeing the focus and intensity of the eyes. Here the rider just seems distracted and is just looking over at the photographer. For me it takes away from the over all shot.

    This was something that was distracting me as well. I think it's because the rider is not wearing goggles.
    nw scout wrote:
    Remember, there is no right or wrong, just opinions. Listen to the critiques and use what works best for you thumb.gif

    Agreed.
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  • mcgmcg Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited December 18, 2010
    Now that is cool maybe a bit too much contrast.but i think that depends on the individual as im still getting used to colours seeing colours in a different light, dont know if that makes sense.
    But thanks for the one up. ill post one with more intensity.
    2 X Canon 1d mkiii,Canon 17-40 l,100 f2 ,70-200 f2.8 300 f4, sigma 150-500
    Pentax spotmatic,K1000 28mm 3.5, 50 1.4 50 1.2, 55 1.8, 135 3.5, 200 3.5, 85-210 4.5 Helios 58 2.0.
    Rolleicord , mamiya RB67 with all the trimmings.
    www.mcgphotosa.com
  • RedFish71`RedFish71` Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited December 18, 2010
    dang nice critique from david. i enjoyed reading it! and nice repost. a very nice base image!!!!
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