Cycling in Missouri

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Over the weeked I worked as a volunteer for the Kansas City MS Bike Ride. I snapped a couple shots Sunday morning along the route from Sedalia to Raymore:http://ab0wa.smugmug.com/photos/194082042-L.jpg
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Then on Tuesday I got to take a few hours off of work and see some of stage 1 of the Tour of Missouri. I had a pretty good spot picked out, but I didn't realize how harsh the light really was. I probably should have been on the inside of the turn around using fill flash.http://ab0wa.smugmug.com/photos/194819670-L.jpg
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At least I got Levi sporting his new duds in one frame (the rider in the blue, red and white jersey on the left side of the frame):http://ab0wa.smugmug.com/photos/194819735-L.jpg

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Nice action mate. Im yet to try doing these guys.

[cletus]

Nice action mate. Im yet to try doing these guys.

Thanks mate,

This was my first time shooting pro cycling. These guys are fast! I'd love to have another crack at these. After getting home and looking at my shots I figured out a few things I needed to do better. For example, even though I was using 1/500 (or quicker) shutter speeds, I still needed to be more accurate with my panning.

By the way, I would think that with Robbie McEwen being a Brisbane resident you'd have some pro road cycling races there. If not, you could always stick Doc in a pro team jersey and shoot him :D