Re: big time cycle racing California...


On Feb 24, 2007, at 9:15 AM, Ted Grant wrote:


Harrison McClary Offered:
Subject: Re: big time cycle racing California...



Steve,
Those are some very nice shots. Bikes are hard to shoot and even harder in such a tight area with a wide lens.
I think that first image would "read" a little better with a crop in on the left to just about that very far left bikers foot, then in on the right to the guy in the green helmet, maybe as far as half way through his face, maybe not so far, would have to see when it is on the screen. That guy on the far right in the bright yellow directing traffic is way distracting to me. To me the flow of the curve of the bikers is excellent, you just need to emphasize it. Also the expressions on the faces of the lady in black and the other one in white in the background are great. I think if you did a little judicious burning and dodging you could bring down a lot of the faces in the crowd and open up some of the bikers a slight bit and this would add some impact to the image. 

Anyway, just my 2cents worth.<<<<


Harrison mon ami,
No it isn't "just 2 cents worth!!!" It's worth a fortune to anyone who really wishes to learn about their photography and improving on it!
Your detailed explanation how to improve on an already fine cycling photograph is excellent. This type of clean, in effect teaching explanation, is worth it's weight in gold to folks who wish to learn how to improve their photography skills. 

Thanks for the morning lecture! ;-) Well done, thank you.
STEVE: For a cycling shooting rookie and in a tight location as you are here you've done an excellent job. Certainly as good as I've seen lots of pro's produce. Cycling isn't easy to shoot at anytime regardless of experience because it has far more to do "with luck and location" than talent.
Sure knowing the event is a major factor as it helps you be on the generally accepted "crash and burn" corner rather than standing on the side of the road in the middle of the country side! 


 and yes this was the crash and burn corner...hand picked...
I may show a few others though... the first of the lead of the peleton, likely says it all... 

thanks so much Ted...


Steve




ted

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