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RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
edited August 10, 2014 in Other Cool Shots

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2014
    Brilliant shot! Got Norman Rockwell vibe to it! bowdown.gif
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Brilliant shot! Got Norman Rockwell vibe to it! bowdown.gif

    thanks
  • JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2014
    I love that EVERYONE in the picture is intensely engaged in something to do with this event.
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2014
    it makes for a great background on every shot

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,878 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2014
    I love that EVERYONE in the picture is intensely engaged in something to do with this event.

    I agree, good shot and pp.
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
    edited June 3, 2014
    I actually prefer the second shot because it's easier to distinguish the rider from the background. While the action is more dramatic in the first one, it took me a bit to sort it all out.
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2014
    Juano wrote: »
    I agree, good shot and pp.

    thanks
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2014
    Richard wrote: »
    I actually prefer the second shot because it's easier to distinguish the rider from the background. While the action is more dramatic in the first one, it took me a bit to sort it all out.

    me 2


    thanks
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2014
    I love that EVERYONE in the picture is intensely engaged in something to do with this event.


    thanks
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2014
    btw the PP was Matt K's free LR preset called Tonal something, I love 1 clickers
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2014
    btw the PP was Matt K's free LR preset called Tonal something, I love 1 clickers

    Ahh thanks for the info. I've been looking at these and wondering whether it was "gentle" HDR or not. I find all the fluorescent green fringe in #1 a little distracting so I'm going to agree with Richard and prefer #2.

    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2014
    The new paradigm...

    Subject separation out .... Kill bokeh...

    The ipod cam generation is taking over

    Cheaper lenses... maybe it's OK

    Not my style...
    Rags
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
    edited June 17, 2014
    torags wrote: »
    The new paradigm...

    Subject separation out .... Kill bokeh...

    The ipod cam generation is taking over

    Cheaper lenses... maybe it's OK

    Not my style...
    Jeeze, Rags, if I could get that kind of clarity out of a cell phone I'd be delighted. Not likely though, as the EXIF data say it was shot with a D4 and a 200mm lens. From the distance he was probably shooting, I think it would take a huge aperture to get background blur in these, though I too would have liked to see more separation. OTOH, the guys in the background are also part of the story here, so be careful what you wish for.
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2014
    I shoot bull riding with a 70/200 @ 2.8 (sometimes a 300 2.8). The spectators drive me crazy.

    So I bought Alien Skin Bokeh, a group of presets that gives bokeh with labels like 2.8, f4.. etc

    Like I said, it's not my style... no judgement intended...
    Rags
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2014
    just saw the BG comments

    lately I've been shooting the 120-300 here and opening up to f/4 since I like the BG
    IMO BG blur is (obviously) for when you don't like the BG

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  • wtlwdwgnwtlwdwgn Registered Users Posts: 356 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2014
    Nice capture! :eek1
    Steve
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2014
    wtlwdwgn wrote: »
    Nice capture! :eek1



    Thanks Steve
  • willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2014
    I think the background in both 1 and 2 is kind of busy and I have a hard time locating the subject.
    It is better to die on you feet than to live on your knees.....Emiliano Zapata
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2014
    willard3 wrote: »
    I think the background in both 1 and 2 is kind of busy and I have a hard time locating the subject.

    thanks for your feedback

    the BG is what it is and not even f/1.4 is gonna change it nor can you get a different angle but in any event I like the BG and think it adds alot to the images shot here
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2014
    willard3 wrote: »
    I think the background in both 1 and 2 is kind of busy and I have a hard time locating the subject.
    torags wrote: »
    The new paradigm...

    Subject separation out .... Kill bokeh...

    The ipod cam generation is taking over

    Cheaper lenses... maybe it's OK

    Not my style...

    no thanks for your C&C if you are in any way implying that I am a member of the ipod gen:D

    most of these were shot at f/2.8

    do better and post better or stiffle yourself
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2014
    torags wrote: »
    I shoot bull riding with a 70/200 @ 2.8 (sometimes a 300 2.8). The spectators drive me crazy.

    So I bought Alien Skin Bokeh, a group of presets that gives bokeh with labels like 2.8, f4.. etc

    Like I said, it's not my style... no judgement intended...


    IMO the crew (those are not spectators in my shots) make the shots what they are....

    so post some of your preset shots, post em right here in this thread, I'm always open to new ideas
  • Shootin1stShootin1st Registered Users Posts: 288 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2014
    Maybe
    Have you tried burning (etc) on the green post and the lights on it? The post in particular is bright enough to draw the eye. That may be enough to get more separation between the people and the background.
    Constructive Criticism Welcome!
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    5DSR 16-35 2.8L III 24-70 2.8L II 70-200 2.8L IS II
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2014
    no thanks for your C&C if you are in any way implying that I am a member of the ipod gen:D

    most of these were shot at f/2.8

    do better and post better or stiffle yourself

    Ahh... a challenge..

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    RAG_2877-X3.jpg

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    DSC_1458.NEF-X3.jpg

    DSC_0326-X3.jpg

    Touche...
    Rags
  • RandySmugMugRandySmugMug Registered Users Posts: 1,651 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2014
    a rodeo duell


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  • colincartercolincarter Registered Users Posts: 33 Big grins
    edited August 10, 2014
    torags wrote: »
    Ahh... a challenge..

    DSC_0334.NEF-X3.jpg

    DSC_0362.NEF-X3.jpg

    DSC_0218.NEF-X3.jpg

    RAG_2877-X3.jpg

    RAG_2929-X3.jpg

    DSC_1458.NEF-X3.jpg

    DSC_0326-X3.jpg

    Touche...

    A challenge? definitely not, well not if those are the shots you are putting up against Randy's anyway.

    comparing these to Randy's is rather funny actually.

    your quality is definitely not there,they are out of focus, lack contrast, in fact they look like iPhone photos (iPhone 4) and your compositions are not there.

    i also refer to this shot on your smugmug site.

    http://ragspix.smugmug.com/photos/i-TQBbhKx/0/XL/i-TQBbhKx-XL.jpg

    look at the front of the bulls head, when you did a selection of the bull to "fake blur" the background, you missed the area in front of the bulls head. really poor post processing skills too.
    Colin Carter BSc (Hons) ARPS
    Nikon NPS Member

    website:
    www.aperture2000.com

    additional galleries: www.flickr.com/photos/theapertureman
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