First Trials Event

[xtnomad]

It has been a while for a photo post, so I am posting some shots from my first trials event. Trials has been a passion for me to see in some publications and it was a lot of fun to attend a event close to me.:lust

Hope you enjoy, and comments welcomed.

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[2whlrcr]

I ride and shoot a lot of trials. Just look at my avatar.:D

These are good. Your down low, so you can see the riders faces in most shots.

Trials is difficult to shoot. The lighting always sucks, because of all the shadows cast. Especially on the faces, because riders are almost always looking down. And with trials you can see the face, not just a set of goggles, so it's even more important.

I like to shoot extremely close and very wide, or tight with a zoom and a shallow DOF.

[DesertRat]

Very nice. I have a lot to learn. Hmmm.... maybe I need to buy a trials bike.:wink

Mike