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?
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.
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.
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".
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.
Did you race?
I still do a lot of cycling, mostly long rides and a charity ride yearly. This was my 5th or 6th Vermont MS Ride.
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
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 .
You've done, imo, a great job capturing the moment, yes perhaps some panning would add to it. Still, good work.
+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.
