Tried my hand at local GP road race practice

j-bo · November 19, 2008

I don't know if I like shooting road racing or not. Limited access (basically 2 corners, same bike side) and I was limited with a 300mm F4 and a 1.4 TC.

It was def. different than the dirt though! Thoughts?

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The Hack · November 19, 2008

Nice shots I like them how far from the action were you?

David Evertsen · November 19, 2008

Wow... Those are really nice, love all of them but 3 which is a back or butt and on this forum I have learned to try and avoid.. It is not always possible.. What did you use and what where your settings and distance??

Lizardsim · November 20, 2008

Nice shots!
...really like #2, because my eye is drawn to the yellow road stripe reflecting from his helmet.

David Evertsen · November 20, 2008

Lizardsim wrote:

Nice shots!
...really like #2, because my eye is drawn to the yellow road stripe reflecting from his helmet.

That is insanely cool... Never saw that.. great job!!!

David Evertsen
www.phabulousphotos.com

Bkodger · November 21, 2008

#2 is my favorite! I like the reflection in the helmet

j-bo · November 21, 2008

David Evertsen wrote:

Wow... Those are really nice, love all of them but 3 which is a back or butt and on this forum I have learned to try and avoid.. It is not always possible.. What did you use and what where your settings and distance??

Actually, I did a lot of research (looking at others work counts as research right?) and saw that in road racing, back shots are very normal shots to get. I sold the one above and a few more like that.

I used a Mark II, 300 F4 Non-IS and a Kenko 1.4TC on most of the shots. Canon 70-200 f2.8 on others. I was approx. 70yds away for most shots. Yep, lots of cropping needed. A 600mm would be great! Anyone got $7k to spare for a hobby?

brncr6 · November 22, 2008

#2
#2 is Great. Well done.

Tee Why · November 22, 2008

That reflection off the helmet/windscreen on the second shot is very neat.

Erbeman · November 24, 2008

Super Nice!!!!!

MikeMcA² · November 24, 2008

Nice work J-Bo.

Tried my hand at local GP road race practice

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