time to put up

[firsty]

I have been a bit slack, not posting much here although I visit fairly often... can we all say "lurker"

so without further ado

was out at eastern creek a few weeks ago taking shots of the bikes when I remembers some saying on this forum that "motor sport images are suppose to be over saturated and vibrant"

Have I gone to far


I think yes

then for something different

it was a cloudy day, but the cloud bank stopped short of the horizon and during the last race of the sun dropped below the clouds just before it set and from where I was shooting I was looking straight into the sun and it was reflecting off the track... aahh moment... back lit near silhouette

metering of the track reflection to stop any blown highlights I started panning... black frame, black frame, black frame, front wheel in the glow, back wheel in the glow, black frame
it took about 10 panning burst before I caught a full bike in the glow and only managed two full images in about 100 frames before the race was over



definitely something I will have to try again.

all comment and suggestions on ways to improve both these images is most appreciated

[surenj]

While I like the first, the second is an absolute corker!! Masterful!!

[Mitchell]

the second is an absolute corker!!

couldn't agree more.

it was worth the repetition - the mood of this image is spot on.
nice work firsty!

[colin_12]

I think you have gone a bit far on the 1st.
The second is a fantastic effort.
Way to go firsty.

[gstark]

I think you have gone a bit far on the 1st.
The second is a fantastic effort.
Way to go firsty.

But it's fun trying, right?

[ozczecho]

Legend....#2 is awesome/

[biggerry]

Have I gone to far

if you have, its not by much imo - the image looks like a typical mag shot

The second image is great! a different take on motosport imagery and you have made it look easy! top work.

[aim54x]

I will have to be boring and say that the second is absolutely amazing!!

[CraigVTR]

# 2 is great well worth the effort.
#1 the saturation on the bike is great but I think the background is a little overpowering. If you desat the background a touch it will be just right.

[mikecarlotto]

Both shots are great but I'd tone down the 1st a little. Top stuff!

[ian.bertram]

I absolutely love your second image. It just makes me want to get back on a bike again. There's something evocative about the image that makes the rider look all alone in a world of their own. Have you thought about slightly cropping in? Probably not much but just enough to bring the bike in a little closer. A really nice effect and one I want to try myself.

[methd]

The second would be even more perfect if his knees were down