More from the weekend

[gsgary]

Here's 2 more for you to look at but this time shot in raw for the first time, what do you think don't hold back
Gary

http://gsgary.smugmug.com/photos/34235826-M.jpg

http://gsgary.smugmug.com/photos/34235822-M.jpg

[Steve Cavigliano]

Gary,

I think they are both very nice :thumb :thumb With those tinted visors there wasn't much you could do to capture faces better :dunno

I like the color/contrast in the first one, but I think you could "pump up" the color and contrast of the 2nd shot with a bit of curves (and slight amount of USM?). Might just be my POC work monitor, but it seems a touch flat to my eyes. Especially when compared to the 1st shot.

Still, good stuff :clap

Steve

[gsgary]

Thanks Steve i printed them off and they look much better than on the screen but then i havn't been doing this long
Gary
Gary,

I think they are both very nice :thumb :thumb With those tinted visors there wasn't much you could do to capture faces better :dunno

I like the color/contrast in the first one, but I think you could "pump up" the color and contrast of the 2nd shot with a bit of curves (and slight amount of USM?). Might just be my POC work monitor, but it seems a touch flat to my eyes. Especially when compared to the 1st shot.

Still, good stuff :clap

Steve

[HarveyMushman]

http://gsgary.smugmug.com/photos/34235822-M.jpg


From a composition standpoint, I think it's better to have the bike coming toward you (and the viewer), or passing from side to side, not moving away. Makes for a more engaging image. There are exceptions, of course, and I know how it can sometimes be difficult to get the ideal angle.

Cool pics, though. Where were they taken?

[Andy]

Thanks Steve i printed them off and they look much better than on the screen but then i havn't been doing this long
Gary


always true, this.

:thumb gary!

[gsgary]

Is this better or too much
http://gsgary.smugmug.com/photos/34416714-M.jpgGary,

I think they are both very nice :thumb :thumb With those tinted visors there wasn't much you could do to capture faces better :dunno

I like the color/contrast in the first one, but I think you could "pump up" the color and contrast of the 2nd shot with a bit of curves (and slight amount of USM?). Might just be my POC work monitor, but it seems a touch flat to my eyes. Especially when compared to the 1st shot.

Still, good stuff :clap

Steve

[gouldphoto]

Gary,
This has alot more 'Pop' as it has been suggested. Much better contrast between the rider/bike and the background. The flat appearance has been corrected, nice work. Also one of my favorite subjects... racing of any sort.

Steve G

Is this better or too much
http://gsgary.smugmug.com/photos/34416714-M.jpg

[gsgary]

Thanks Steve this was my first time with a dslr racing only had it 4 weeks now going to Donnington Park this Sunday hope to get some better shots to post Sunday or MondayGary,
This has alot more 'Pop' as it has been suggested. Much better contrast between the rider/bike and the background. The flat appearance has been corrected, nice work. Also one of my favorite subjects... racing of any sort.

Steve G

[gsgary]

They were taken at a small track called Darley Moor in Staffordshire UKFrom a composition standpoint, I think it's better to have the bike coming toward you (and the viewer), or passing from side to side, not moving away. Makes for a more engaging image. There are exceptions, of course, and I know how it can sometimes be difficult to get the ideal angle.

Cool pics, though. Where were they taken?