Hare Scramble at the lake

NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
edited October 24, 2006 in Sports
I loaded up my bike and riding gear with the intention of competing in a hare scramble race at Milford Lake in Kansas on Sunday.

But, after riding the practice lap, I realized my heart just wasn't in it. So, I took off my racer hat (and gear:D ) and put on my photographer hat.

Beach start

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The thing I like about shooting hare scrambles is that you can get so close to the action.

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Comments

  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Cool shots, I really like the last 2!
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  • CookieSCookieS Registered Users Posts: 854 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Very interesting stuff, maybe just a bit flat.
  • NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    CookieS wrote:
    Very interesting stuff, maybe just a bit flat.

    Thanks. I'm still learning this stuff. What does "flat" mean here, and how do I fix/avoid it?
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,952 moderator
    edited October 23, 2006
    some of those trails look like fun. good set of shots thumb.gif

    "flat" above, I believe, is referring to the colors. I think only in reference to the few shots that aren't in the direct sunlight. I don't really agree, I think the colors are OK, but lots of people prefer a lot of pop in the colors. a very basic S-curve just accentuates everything - colors brighter, whites whiter, blacks blacker. So the word flat comes from your RGB curve, its a flat line instead of a curve.

    We have some tutes on "Pop", here: http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1100284

    check out Photoshop 101.
    Since 2004...
  • NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Ok, I see. I think I'm gonna have to spring for the full Photoshop. I have PS Elements, and I couldn't find the tools that tutorial used.

    I eyeballed some adjustments. Is this better?

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    vs.

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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,952 moderator
    edited October 23, 2006
    Yup, that's the idea thumb.gif (glad you kept it subtle, easy to go overboard)
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  • NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Cool. Thank you. I learned something today.bowdown.gif
  • xtnomadxtnomad Registered Users Posts: 340 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Nice shots. It is all about learning. I like #1 some of the riders in the second row know whats coming. thumb.gif
    xtnomad :wink
  • CharlaCharla Registered Users Posts: 238 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Nice shots! The colors look pretty natural to me but the photos do become a little more eye catching with a bit of tweaking.

    It's a bummer when you just aren't "feeling it" when you go out to ride. Any chance you managed to get your entry fee back???

    I really like the start shot you got with all the 2nd row guys ducking down to avoid that nasty wicked roost! #455 is sure lucky he didn't have a 450 in front of him :D

    I'm hoping to shoot a Scramble next weekend (weather permitting) but the terrain won't be nearly as interesting. I'm keeping my fingers crossed to come out with a few keepers.

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  • NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Charla wrote:
    Nice shots! The colors look pretty natural to me but the photos do become a little more eye catching with a bit of tweaking.

    It's a bummer when you just aren't "feeling it" when you go out to ride. Any chance you managed to get your entry fee back???

    I really like the start shot you got with all the 2nd row guys ducking down to avoid that nasty wicked roost! #455 is sure lucky he didn't have a 450 in front of him :D

    I'm hoping to shoot a Scramble next weekend (weather permitting) but the terrain won't be nearly as interesting. I'm keeping my fingers crossed to come out with a few keepers.

    Nice job thumb.gif

    Thanks!

    I didn't get my entry fee back :cry but one advantage to riding the practice lap is having a good idea of where to hike with the camera. :D

    Good luck with your scramble shoot. You sound like you've done these before.

    Hard to believe the terrain in Colorado won't be as interesting as what we have in Kansas. Although, Milford Lake is one of the more visually interesting courses on our circuit.
  • CharlaCharla Registered Users Posts: 238 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2006
    Ninjak wrote:
    Thanks!

    I didn't get my entry fee back :cry but one advantage to riding the practice lap is having a good idea of where to hike with the camera. :D

    Good luck with your scramble shoot. You sound like you've done these before.

    Hard to believe the terrain in Colorado won't be as interesting as what we have in Kansas. Although, Milford Lake is one of the more visually interesting courses on our circuit.

    The problem with all the tracks around here is that there are no trees, and everything is usually completely brown. The Scramble course for this weekend is a combination of two motocross tracks and tons of back area trails. Here's a shot from last January that shows some of the track.

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    See what I mean? NO TREES! But hey those mountains sure do look pretty :D
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