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LisaMcCoy
16th of February 2007 (Fri), 20:06
At the fair the other day, checking out the horses, and sevral people were out in the arena practicing. Photos only have slight color adjustment. What do you think?
#1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Ponydoodad/IMG_2626.jpg
#2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Ponydoodad/IMG_2642.jpg
#3
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Ponydoodad/IMG_2686.jpg
#4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Ponydoodad/IMG_2641.jpg
#5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Ponydoodad/IMG_2676.jpg
Geo
16th of February 2007 (Fri), 21:33
Great shot and nice composition, I think that the #1 is a little be blow out in the background the rest need a white compensation in pp w/level or curve adjustment. I like #4.
Swift1
17th of February 2007 (Sat), 09:01
Very nice and sharp! Good work, what lens did you use?
Pete-eos
17th of February 2007 (Sat), 10:17
Hey, all nice shots, have PP-ed one a little, played with the shadow/highlights to try and remove some shadow from the riders face then increased the contrast to bring the colour back.

Looked at the EXIF data and I think a lower F number would work better next time, detach the horses from the background more, like the people in the 1st picture. All personal preference though. :)
LisaMcCoy
17th of February 2007 (Sat), 13:39
Thank you all very much, and thanks for the advice. I used my Sigma APO DG 70-300. It took me a while to get used to that lens, because every one seems different to me, but I'm starting to really be happy with me results from it.
Nice edit Pete. I like it. I hadn't noticed how dark it was till I saw yours right next to it. I had just done some real quick PP. And you’re right about the smaller aperture. I was shooting on Shutter Priority and didn’t really think about it till I saw them on the bigger screen. Any further comments anyone?
Elizabeth44
18th of February 2007 (Sun), 14:00
Great shots Lisa. I thought this photo would be more intimate with a tight crop. I also used a cooling filter.
Elizabeth44
18th of February 2007 (Sun), 14:08
Sometimes if the background is busy and there are alot of colour distractions, I will convert to B/W. Using a blur tool for the people gives more emphasis on the rider.