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mojo73
27th of October 2007 (Sat), 22:14
Here's a few shots i took from trackside at the recent Phillip Island MotoGP
All shots taken using my almost 3 year old EOS 350D and Canon 75-300mm (Non-USM) AF lens.

Ant West during a damp/wet practice. Turn 10
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/stewy73/posters/Photography/2007%20PI%20MotoGP/2007PI_GP_0011_Post.jpg

Jorge Lorenzo putting a second per lap on the field on race day. Siberia.
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/stewy73/posters/Photography/2007%20PI%20MotoGP/2007PI_GP_0298_Post.jpg

Hector Faubel unleashing 125cc's of fury:D Turn 10 exit
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/stewy73/posters/Photography/2007%20PI%20MotoGP/Hector_Faubel_GP_0104.jpg

Rossi, Damp practice, turn 10
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/stewy73/posters/Photography/2007%20PI%20MotoGP/Rossi_GP_0039.jpg

Shuhei Aoyama pushing hard, after Siberia
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/stewy73/posters/Photography/2007%20PI%20MotoGP/S_Aoyama_GP_0162.jpg

And Casey Stoner going like a man possessed. Turn 10
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/stewy73/posters/Photography/2007%20PI%20MotoGP/Stoner_GP_0050.jpg

So many shots taken, but hard to know what to post up..LoL


Comments/suggestions welcome of course.
khall
27th of October 2007 (Sat), 22:20
Good set of pictures, just goes to show you don't need a M3 plus a string of "L' to get good pictures.
Gart
27th of October 2007 (Sat), 22:22
I really think picture #1 is great. The riders eyes are visible and you can the see the concentration in them.
Big Ant
29th of October 2007 (Mon), 11:19
Lovely set of shots, they look slightly washed out which losing the saturation in the colours of the bikes and riders

Very crisp and sharp though
HaroldC3
29th of October 2007 (Mon), 16:57
Very nice, just need a little more saturation IMHO.
agosling
29th of October 2007 (Mon), 17:10
Nice effort, especially considering the lens used. I would agree that the saturation needs a bit of a boost, image #3 needs to have the colour balance looked at and a little more sharping to all of them.
JSJR4
29th of October 2007 (Mon), 18:11
Nice shots. agree on the saturation also
cwphoto
30th of October 2007 (Tue), 08:25
Great shots. There all up to 1EV over-exposed though, that's the reason for the washed-out comments - not saturation levels per se.
Wanchese
30th of October 2007 (Tue), 12:09
Skill trumps equipment! There is hope for us all! Great shots. Perfect pans.
willy b
30th of October 2007 (Tue), 13:28
Love the last 2! Think you have done a brilliant job on them all!
Mike-DT6
30th of October 2007 (Tue), 21:09
Excellent shots. The Lorenzo shot is my favourite.
MKII
1st of November 2007 (Thu), 03:31
nice shots...i think they need some more contrast.....
klippe
1st of November 2007 (Thu), 06:50
Far out, what was your keeper rate using that kit?

I got so frustrated using a similar combination that I ended up manually focusing and planning where I would take the shot - was still hit and miss.

Fantastic job. I wasn't sure on the contrast/saturation deal as I'm looking at the shots on a foreign computer - with a monitor that's not displaying accurate colours anyway....hehe.

I have no excuses now.

Cliff
ddphoto
1st of November 2007 (Thu), 13:13
Good shots, needs a touch of saturation and maybe some sharpening IMO.
Tubthumper
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 13:11
Agree with all of the above. Cracking shots.
HighPixel
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 18:59
Very good shots for your set up...I really like 'em.
HP
Brand_X
4th of November 2007 (Sun), 06:25
they look great yes a little over exposed but still great. maybe invest in a polarizer to cut down the light refections in the paint and helmet screen over the face. it will add the little bit of contrast you need as well. over all very nice though. shows you dont have to spend the big money to get great pictures. biggest thing money will get you is larger resolution pictures and more options you may or may not need.

Thumbs up.