Beau Geste Shoots Motorcycle Racing - AMA SBK - Miller - Utah

[maczippy]

Well peeps,

This was the experience. 100 degree heat, 15% humidity (or less) walking around this l-o-o-o-o-n-g very cool track with 50lb of gear and a 500 still wasn't long enough. So I went with big sky images...

For the most part.

Did I mention it was hot?

http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M8410_miller_wheeler.jpg
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http://www.automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M9468_culrich_MMP.jpg
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http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/LP3B2951_trackview_MMP.jpg
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http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M8891_mattlynn_MMP.jpg
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http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M1654_hodgson_miller.jpg
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http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M9286_benspies_miller.jpg

Andrew :)

[TristanP]

http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M8891_mattlynn_MMP.jpg


Love it. Is that a crop at all? Sounds like my day at Summit Point, except I had my bike, no 500, and much less gear. :thumb

[luckydog]

Excellent work MacZipp! :thumb

The wide shots would make very cool posters.

Lucky

[F45]

Very Nice Maczippy :thumb

I visited your sites and was very impressed!
Would you mind sharing a little of your work-flow? Since you shoot so much; I would imagine that you must have some systematic steps or a routine involved in the image processing. For example: what's your favorite sharpening technique and how much time do you usually spend processing an image?

Cheers,

f45

[TylerW]

Fantastic work as always, Mac.

I see a lot of motorcycle racing photography, and I always like to look at your stuff as a reminder that there's a hell of a lot more ways to document this sport than to have an endless number of full frame shots of a guy with his knee on the deck.

[wxwax]

Wow, I love how you've incorporated the wonderful scenery into your shots.

I too really like this one.

http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M8891_mattlynn_MMP.jpg

[Jeffro]

http://automotophoto.com/af1/miller/LP3B2951_trackview_MMP.jpg
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I like them all, :D especially this...not your usuall shot. Nice work:clap

[maczippy]

http://www.automotophoto.com/af1/miller/QN4M0488_mladin_MMP.jpg


Thanks all!!

If you're interested - AutoMotoPhoto is now updated!

Andrew :)

[Miner]

Awsome shots!! You are very good in my opinion.

[mercphoto]

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Really cool incorporating the environment in that shot. Gives you a feel as to where the racing was. Who says all backgrounds must be blurred to oblivion? :D

[CookieS]

Andrew Love that shot with the mountain, Great! the rest too .

[F45]

In all honesty, the way I process what I do is something that for me would be considered a "trade secret".... ;) It's not rocket science but simply a style and workflow I have developed over 3 or 4 years.


Thank you very much Andrew, I appreciate the information!
I also fully understand the “trade secret” part too. With so many lenses pointing in the same direction especially in racing; you need to maintain an edge that separates you from the herd…and might I add, you’re doing that very well!

Regarding mag and advertiser submissions: are you able to send them a quick processed file or a “tweaked for web” file and then if they’re interested, send them a finished image?
I know you’ve already proven yourself to all or most of the top bike mags, but if you were submitting to a publication that wasn’t familiar with your work (as most of us are trying to do) is it recommended to quickly show them what you have or spend the editing time/effort to show them the sharpest, best quality file you can muster??

I realize that the knowledge you have as a working pro is expensive and well earned so I’m not expecting free tuition (so to speak) but any direction here would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Chris

[F45]

Whenever you show anyone anything it should be what you consider to be your best work. Simple as that.
I was hoping that would be your response as that's how I've always approached all of my work.

I asked out of curiosity because I've been reading so many posts on the net from working pros saying that they shoot JPEGS to save space and time, then a quick tweak and post/send them off to be considered for publication.

Nothing yells "unprofessional" louder than having to explain to an interested party that you might not be able to use that particular image for anything more than a 2 inch yellow pages ad!

Cheers Andrew, and I'll look forward to seeing your next update :thumb

[F45]

You either fix sat/cont/ in the RAW processor or add curves after, HOWEVER, with RAW, you have the full, all bits contained negative. Nothing is compressed, as in even the biggest JPEG you could save, something has to go. With RAW, you get it all.
Good point Andrew!

As yourself, I never bother with JPEGS either. I'm always amazed at the amount of effort, time and $$$ that photogs will set forth in obtaining the best possible gear they can get their hands on...only to deny themselves the highest quality image files their tools can provide :dunno

...but then again having choices gives everyone a chance to be happy!

Happy 4th Grinners! :beer