Welsh WRC stage 3 (Rheola)

[russdaz]

Just been reviewing the host of threads and thought id had a few more. First ever time for me at a Rally, and quite amazing it was too, i did walk around a fair to enjoy as many corners as pos heres a couple of my fav's so far.

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[FlyingPhotog]

All quite good but #3 is the Mutts Nutz...love the mud spray!!!

Maybe consider cloning out the pole and guide wires behind...?

[jim9449]

Very good, love #1,2, they give great sensation of speed

[jbanbury]

Very nice russ. No. 1 is is the stand out image for me.

[BALDY]

great shots #5 does it for me with the mud spray.

[Z3rocool]

Love the first few. I tried a few with panning toi get a bit of speed sensation but failed as I only had the kit lens for close up stuff andthe 400!!!

Love the angle you have put on the aswell. Great shots...

[gkwood]

Nice shots some great angles there mate

[russdaz]

Thank you all, it was something a tad different for me having only one attempt per car, thing is thats the last trip out for me until next year, so what do i do for the next few months at the weekend? lol

All quite good but #3 is the Mutts Nutz...love the mud spray!!!

Maybe consider cloning out the pole and guide wires behind...?

I had thought about that tbh, but my PS skills are crud tbh, so left them all pretty much as they were taken, but its something i shall be working ready for next season.

[Echo63]

love the first 2, but i dont like the angle they are at
i prefer to see straight horizons
the shots themselves are excellent though

[KevB]

Nice set, the first two and last shot have captured the sence of speed :D

[willy b]

3 is bloody brilliant!

Number 4 hit the brakes sharp didn't he ;)

[Swiss Toni]

You've got some great shots there, but in my opinion you've spoiled them with excessive angling. WRC rallying is pretty dynamic anyway and you've managed to capture this dynamism without resorting to what I consider gimmicks.

I hope you don't mind but I took #3 which I think shows all the dynamism and skill of rallying and straightened and cropped it to illustrate what I mean.

EDIT: Forum rules are quite explicit on this matter. Unless the OP has "IMAGE EDITING OK" displayed under their username on the left hand side you must not modify and repost his/her image in any manner. Moderator.

[darren h]

Good series of shots Russ, like the low angle of #3

[Robuk]

You've got some great shots there, but in my opinion you've spoiled them with excessive angling. WRC rallying is pretty dynamic anyway and you've managed to capture this dynamism without resorting to what I consider gimmicks.


How can you say that ST, the shot as it was taken is a far better shot that your version. I'ts really great to be different, and I get really bored with normal straight shots that we always see, fantastic shots Russ, keep up the good work and don't stop what you like. :)

Rob

[Swiss Toni]

How can you say that ST, the shot as it was taken is a far better shot than your version. I'ts really great to be different.
Personal preference that's all, and actually "the shot as it was taken" is not what was originally posted it's been artificially angled, and that's not "different" any more.
However if that's what you prefer then ok we agree to differ, that's photography for you.

There are occasions when angling a shot does create impact, I just happen to think that this particular shot has such great impact
because of the fantastic low viewpoint that it doesn't need it.

[russdaz]

Thanks for all the comments guys, still havent managed to get the rest online yet.

Personal preference that's all, and actually "the shot as it was taken" is not what was originally posted it's been artificially angled, and that's not "different" any more.
However if that's what you prefer then ok we agree to differ, that's photography for you.

There are occasions when angling a shot does create impact, I just happen to think that this particular shot has such great impact
because of the fantastic low viewpoint that it doesn't need it.


The angle is personal, i never saw your edit, but however, all the shots where as taken, there is only 2 that have had a minor crop, but i have not altered the angles in PS. U shot the shot i want rather then play in PS as i really dont have the time.

[Anke]

Great series, Russ. Great action! :D

[kozmix]

Great shots, full of action, i love the movement.

[Charles Richards]

great shots! Lots of action going on that you were able to capture in your shots :)