Mountain Bike Dirt Jumping

[Nate P.]

I need some feedback on these photos. All taken with a Canon 20D and 24mm f/2.8 lens, and a EX580II tied to the camera with some Cactus V2s triggers (Poverty Wizards). I'm just starting to learn flash photography.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3023496737_12f0e4ef99.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/3024325592_25d5537daf.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/3024323098_1162453503.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/3024321918_6d54383f24.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/3023489927_b5cf10254e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3024317160_4bba54f3d1.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3023486223_c6945d1462.jpg?v=0

[Mark_Mason]

I like #3 because the rider stands out. The rest seem to mix to much with the background.

-Mark.

[mrbojangles13]

try and get as low as you can.. this way they seem to get more air. like you did in three. they do tend to blend in with the background. i dont like 6 too much. not very flattering. if you could figure out how to seperate the rider from the background. those trees would be sick

[DonE]

I agree, #3 is a great shot. The others do seem a little cluttered by the trees in the B/G.

[Nate P.]

Thanks guys! I guess I should have used a wider aperture, but the flash sync speed on the 20D is only 1/250, and with ISO 100, the aperture is still at f/11, f/13.:confused:

[wile_e_coyote_n_taz]

I like #3 because the rider stands out. The rest seem to mix to much with the background.

-Mark.

+1


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