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p.1 #1 · Portsmouth Criterion

Up to Portsmouth NH after the presidential candidates made their appearances
Came upon this criterion racing a course through the center of town.
Of course I had a camera with me, but I was anticipating some shots of Strawberry Banke or the Portsmouth Harbor, not action images.
So, wrong camera.
Anyhow, couldnt resist some shots.
Thoughts about this?

thx
Scott


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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 105 mm f/4.0 1/3000 sec 1000 ISO 0.0 EV

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Sep 13, 2012 at 12:42 AM

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p.1 #2 · Portsmouth Criterion

Looks to me like you nailed that front rider. Nice job.

Sep 13, 2012 at 12:45 AM

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p.1 #3 · Portsmouth Criterion

Maybe a slight crop off the bottom or left edge ... but I don't think anybody is gonna cry too much @ "wrong camera".

Definitely falls into the category of "message sent" "message received" ... good stuff, even if more PJ than artistic.

For some strange reason, I find myself drawn to the left most rider's front wheel with its larger lettering. It makes me wonder if he is going to "overtake" the prominent central figure as they round the corner.

My cycling days are long behind me, but I can "feel" this guy making his move.

Sep 13, 2012 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #4 · Portsmouth Criterion

Nice shot. I am glad you left the foreground shadows.

Sep 13, 2012 at 02:53 AM

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p.1 #5 · Portsmouth Criterion

If you are close, action shots are usually sweetest of you pan with the action and allow the blur of the background to provide the feel of speed. Another tip for criterions is the best shots are typically of the crowds watching the riders.

Sep 13, 2012 at 05:09 AM

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p.1 #6 · Portsmouth Criterion

ben egbert wrote:
Looks to me like you nailed that front rider. Nice job.

thanks, Ben.
Preset the focus manually, then waited.

Scott

Sep 13, 2012 at 12:50 PM

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p.1 #7 · Portsmouth Criterion

RustyBug wrote:
Maybe a slight crop off the bottom or left edge ... but I don't think anybody is gonna cry too much @ "wrong camera".

Sep 13, 2012 at 12:51 PM

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p.1 #8 · Portsmouth Criterion

Camperjim wrote:
Nice shot. I am glad you left the foreground shadows.

Thanks Jim.
To me, the shadows were the most important part.

Scott

Sep 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM

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p.1 #9 · Portsmouth Criterion

AuntiPode wrote:
If you are close, action shots are usually sweetest of you pan with the action and allow the blur of the background to provide the feel of speed. Another tip for criterions is the best shots are typically of the crowds watching the riders.

Good advice.
I actually tried several panning shots. No practice, so you can guess the outcome.
Scott

Sep 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM

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p.1 #10 · Portsmouth Criterion

Wonderful job separating rider from the other competitors! Somehow I'd like more on the left and less on the right.

More than several years ago, armed with my new first DSLR (D70), 18-200mm zoom lens, and tripod, I set out to photograph the Tour De Georgia as it began its 5(?) day ride in town. I did manage to capture Lance Armstrong (required looking very closely into the peloton) as a group of riders negotiated both a corner and course marshal pointing out uneven pavement and manhole cover. Somehow, as is often my experience, the images marginally matched the 'moment' - even if the moment lasted fewer than 30 seconds - no options for re-shooting

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You've done, imo, a great job capturing the moment, yes perhaps some panning would add to it. Still, good work.

Regards,

Bob

Sep 13, 2012 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #11 · Portsmouth Criterion

+1 @ prefocus & shadows ... although the one shadow makes me think of ET.

I raced a bit locally, back in the 70's.

My daily commute to school was 20+ miles round trip. Every morning was a 10 mile time trial for me ... rain, shine or snow. And then if I wanted to go to work or my GF's house ... well, 40-50 miles a day wasn't unusual. I had thoughts @ more racing, till I met up with a member of the Olympic Team ... humbling, very humbling.

Sep 13, 2012 at 04:06 PM

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p.1 #12 · Portsmouth Criterion

Nice shot. I like the DOF and shadows for sure as well as the angle of the riders to show the action. Cheers - Paul

Sep 13, 2012 at 04:42 PM

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p.1 #13 · Portsmouth Criterion

Bob, Kent, Paul,
An overdue thanks for your input.

Scott

Sep 30, 2012 at 10:02 AM

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