View Full Version : Mountain Biking: Critique?
Nate P.
08-30-2008, 11:31 PM
Went mountain biking with some friends, looking for some feedback on these photos. Thanks.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2812628562_25395345ae.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2811752431_e63d8d2899.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2812630722_870b658779.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2811799197_d8bfbaa212.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2811803083_7b4d6ced33.jpg
Olly_K
08-31-2008, 09:22 AM
i absolutely love the first one, it has a real sense of speed about it. very nice and sharp too !
Nate P.
08-31-2008, 05:37 PM
i absolutely love the first one, it has a real sense of speed about it. very nice and sharp too !
Thanks! Here are some more from today.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2814856925_f076621c6b.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2814834919_f2e7479609.jpg?v=0
Magnj
09-01-2008, 07:05 PM
Really good shots keep it up
Nate P.
09-07-2008, 08:02 PM
Comments please!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2837872565_d61fb7b4dc.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2837865443_0689394d5d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2837848107_b1f62c741c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2837826025_09a6d0d81e.jpg?v=0
RAW-Raptor22
09-07-2008, 08:06 PM
Great pics, looks like fun to me. :D
Im not a big photography guy, but looks good to me. I love the contrast and the detail.
Nate P.
11-03-2008, 08:03 PM
http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2647/pbpic2647463.jpg
http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2624/pbpic2624031.jpg
Feedback please!
sirheck
11-03-2008, 08:08 PM
I like the Gecko on the front tire:D
shazza
11-03-2008, 09:07 PM
Great shots, Nate. Really like the ones where you captured the shadow of the bike.
Nate P.
11-10-2008, 09:45 PM
Taken with my Canon 20D and EF 24mm f/2.8 lens. Also using my friend's Canon EX580II tied to the camera with the Cactus V2S wireless setup.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3020765659_a95599364d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3021595942_9e7a8f407a.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3021596716_02e3e52de2.jpg?v=0
Tell me what you think guys! The good, bad, and the ugly!
Nate P.
11-20-2008, 05:56 PM
More critiquing guys! Overall I'm pretty happy with my photos but I'd really like to know what you guys think of them and what you'd do differently (or what you like about them).
http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2712/pbpic2712103.jpg
http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2712/pbpic2712108.jpg
MaxxxRacer
11-21-2008, 10:35 AM
The biggest problem I see with the photos is that your subject is getting lost in the background. This really isn't a problem with the photographer, more to do with the lens. Getting a F2.8 or faster lens would really bring out the riders, but I know this may not be possible due to financial constraints.
Another suggestion would be to attempt to get a more "in your face" POV of the riders to make the shots more dramatic. One way to do this is to get a super wide angle (which I already know you are looking into) and get right next to the path of the rider. Right has he goes by take the shot. Like the photo of my dog running past, these make for some great photos. The second photo below is somewhat like what I was talking about.
Essentially you want to give the viewer the sense that what the rider is doing is about to get them killed. If you can do that then you will get alot of people saying "wow" to your photos.
A couple of examples of what I mean
http://www.xride.us/images/dirt-jump.jpg
http://www.ischgl.at/images/content/sommer/big/mountainbiken.jpg
I agree with Max. in fact I was going to post last night before going to bed but it was really late.. and now I came back to reply and found those 2 pics, and they are a great example of what I wanted to say..
I used to take pictures of street/vert inline skating (many years ago). The biggest 'advantage' I had back then was that I was also a skater, and I 'knew' how close I could get to them without creating an accident. They trusted me to get as close as I needed and they knew I was going to be out of the way in time. on some shots they are literally inches away from the lens but as long as you get out in time, I think its worth risking a kick in your camera :ROTF:
the closer you get, the more dangerous their action will look.
the more sky that shows on the shot, the better. makes it look like they are much higher. like on the 1st pic that Max posted. it still shows a tiny bit of ramp on the bottom left edge, but everything else is sky or rider. pretty much perfect framing.
all I am trying to say is.. the closer you can get, the better.. You already have very good timing and good technique. and yeah, having a faster lens always helps but just having wider lens will already make a big difference and will probably make it more fun too.
keep up the good work :) :up:
Nate P.
11-21-2008, 03:17 PM
I'm lusting over the Tokina that you have Maxxx, but due to financial issues it's probably not gonna happen any time soon. The number one problem I'm having is the flash sync speed on my camera (which happens to be 1/250). When using off-camera flashes on a sunny day, I'm forced to use a really small aperture (f/11, f/13). With the shutter speed set to 1/250, ISO at 100, the aperture is still very small.
I actually have f/2.8 and faster glass (50mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/2.8 respectively), but nothing super wide. It's sad when your pictures become limited not because of your creative ideas (or lack of), but because of money.
MaxxxRacer
11-21-2008, 03:36 PM
I'm lusting over the Tokina that you have Maxxx, but due to financial issues it's probably not gonna happen any time soon. The number one problem I'm having is the flash sync speed on my camera (which happens to be 1/250). When using off-camera flashes on a sunny day, I'm forced to use a really small aperture (f/11, f/13). With the shutter speed set to 1/250, ISO at 100, the aperture is still very small.
I actually have f/2.8 and faster glass (50mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/2.8 respectively), but nothing super wide. It's sad when your pictures become limited not because of your creative ideas (or lack of), but because of money.
Just set your camera to shutter priority and adjust manually. the flash will get whatever it is able to and you will have your smaller aperture. But personally if you are F11 1/250 at ISO 100 then you don;t need the flash. For super sharp photos I would suggest 1/600 of a second or higher. I would use the 24mm 2.8 as the 50mm is way too long for these types of shots.
Nate P.
11-21-2008, 04:33 PM
Just set your camera to shutter priority and adjust manually. the flash will get whatever it is able to and you will have your smaller aperture. But personally if you are F11 1/250 at ISO 100 then you don;t need the flash. For super sharp photos I would suggest 1/600 of a second or higher. I would use the 24mm 2.8 as the 50mm is way too long for these types of shots.
Good advice, will keep in mind for next time.:up: