mountain biking in big bear

[jnev]

I took my camera biking with me (took it slow going down :lol:) but was able to snap off a few decent pics. first time shooting sports with my 70-200, I LOVE that lens! let me know what you guys think. CC welcome!

http://lh5.google.com/jonnevel/RpcUn4yORFI/AAAAAAAAAWU/ZqNkjP2k4B4/IMG_3297_WEB.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh5.google.com/jonnevel/RpcUn4yORGI/AAAAAAAAAWc/LJ39tNuR_Xo/IMG_3323_WEB.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh6.google.com/jonnevel/RpcUoIyORHI/AAAAAAAAAWk/Fmuk2tFDF2k/IMG_3336_WEB.jpg?imgmax=512

[Amorous]

I think fill-in flash will make the subject pop, and reduce harsh shadow.

[Riverlander]

Yep - I think they would be terrific with a bit of fill-in flash;;; but they are very good. I like the bit of dust in #1 and to a leeser extent in #3

[jnev]

thanks for the advice. I don't have an external flash or anything, will the built-in one work ok for this? or is it not powerful enough? what would be a good flash setup?

thanks

[Riverlander]

The built in flash will probably only help up to about 3 to maybe 5 metres -- 10 to 15 feet.
A more powerful flash will improve them a lot (but might not go down too well with competitors)

[EveryMilesAMemory]

I like #1 the best.

Fill Flash might make them pop a little, but all in all, they're great for your first time out

[jnev]

well this isn't a competition or anything, just decided to bring my camera along when we went riding. I'll look into the external flash, it wasn't something I was planning on buying, but I can see how it can make my pictures better.

thanks for the replies.

[justincase724]

I think your first shot is really good - it captures the action really well and it shows the whole scene (and that border works surprisingly well, for me). The other to are good, but I think they are cropped a bit too tight. Other than that, very good for your first time sport shooting with your 70-200. You should definitely do some more.