My first try at rodeo

[zach]

Well I thought I would give the night time rodeo a try. I had planned on renting a 70-200 2.8IS but they overbooked and gave the a 80-200 2.8 for free. I could have used the IS but for a first try at nighttime, outdoor under the lights I didn't think I did to bad with a 300D.

I know that most of these are noisy and I don't have a noise reducer so be kind and tell me what you think. Oh yeah, and if you could recommend noise reducing software, what would it be?

http://fonesplicr.smugmug.com/photos/20528937-M.jpg

http://fonesplicr.smugmug.com/photos/20528928-M.jpg



http://fonesplicr.smugmug.com/photos/20528935-M.jpg

As soon as I get some of the Bull riders processed I'll add those to my gallery.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

[despot]

I like that second shot - great capture.

Noise Ninja or Neat Image seem to be the most popular, but I've not used them myself.

Andy

[ssim]

Very good pictures. That has to be a hard thing to do.

I personally use Neat Image for noise image. It works really well.

[sageone]

Lighting seemed a bit bad in the place...nothing you can do there. Great captures.

[zach]

Thanks everybody. I'll have to look into the niose software.

I forgot to mention that most all my shots were at iso 1600, very noisy on the 300D.

[Titus213]

Tough shooting. You did a good job.

Here's another vote for Neat Image. Can't beat the price - free.

[Stymyx]

I've never tried shooting rodeos myself, but those pics look great. I like the second one the best.

I bet that strobe ticks off the horses, though! :D

[PhotosGuy]

RawShooter has adjustable noise reduction built in.
http://www.outbackphoto.com/artofraw/raw_18/essay.html

[BigRed450]

I used Neat Image for a couple of years, but have found Noise Ninja to be better overall.

BTW you did a fine job of capturing the action...

[tuggnet]

I've never even been to a rodeo. The shots are great. Maybe I'll have to catch the National Western next year!

[zach]

Thanks again everyone! Here's a couple shots of the bull riders.


Just out of the shoot!
http://fonesplicr.smugmug.com/photos/20538452-M.jpg

I love the expression of the kid in the front row. YeeHaaaww!
http://fonesplicr.smugmug.com/photos/20538440-M.jpg

Hold on cowboy!
http://fonesplicr.smugmug.com/photos/20538444-M.jpg


As before comments appreciated.

BTW, the "pros" shooting the event were using 20D's and 70-200L f/2.8 and 100-400L IS and some monster flash units.

[elflog]

I am like you. Wanting to learn rodeo photography. I too have a Canon 20D and my first lens is a 75-300 Iam looking to rent somthing with f2.8. Don't give up. Iam going to keep following your progress as it will keep me inspired. Lynette

[elflog]

:) I am like you. Wanting to learn rodeo photography. I too have a Canon 20D and my first lens is a 75-300 Iam looking to rent somthing with f2.8. Don't give up. Iam going to keep following your progress as it will keep me inspired. Lynette