Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix

Amorous · 2nd of June 2006 (Fri)

I went to the Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix on Memorial Day and took some shots. I used my Sigma 70-200, but added the 2x TC for the first half to get the reach on the opposite side of the field. It was my first attempt such event and was very difficult to get good shots. Most of the time, I got the shots too late when the front legs of the horse almost touching the ground, and a few were too early. There were 3 trees on the way, so the view was also limited. Anyway, here are two shots and the rest can be seen here. C&C are welcome. http://kaitcilla.smugmug.com/gallery/1518244.

c3p1 · 3rd of June 2006 (Sat)

Great shots! Really like the first one---you nailed that one.

Mike Reynolds · 4th of June 2006 (Sun)

they are both great color, light, exposure, composure, great action #1 is my favorite.

Amorous · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Thank you both for compliment. I like the first one too. You can see the jockey (I was told that they are not called "jockey" as in the horse racing) looking to the next jump and get ready.

Photodawg1 · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I think you did a great job! Equestrian does take a little getting used to, but once you get good positions angles it works out better. Really like your shots on smug mug, including the candids.

anokastealth7 · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I agree, they are beautiful shots (1 is my favorite as well)

Photodawg1 · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by Amorous

Thank you both for compliment. I like the first one too. You can see the jockey (I was told that they are not called "jockey" as in the horse racing) looking to the next jump and get ready.

Amorous, Check out my equestrians, I only shot a couple of times myself. www.lindasiadys.com

Croasdail · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Nicely done..... good backgrounds as well.... though I know my wife would hit me if I had taken the second shot bacause of the "only" area that is in focus. But I really like the overall effect.

Amorous · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by Photodawg1

I think you did a great job! Equestrian does take a little getting used to, but once you get good positions angles it works out better. Really like your shots on smug mug, including the candids.

Thank you. I've been shooting with a local group on weekends for the last couple of months, and it has helped me a lot.

Amorous · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by Photodawg1

Amorous, Check out my equestrians, I only shot a couple of times myself. www.lindasiadys.com

Linda, I really like your equestrian shots. As you mentioned above, you had good positions and angles, and it made the shots a lot better. Have you tried panning? I like shooting both freezing the jump and panning.

Amorous · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by Croasdail

Nicely done..... good backgrounds as well.... though I know my wife would hit me if I had taken the second shot bacause of the "only" area that is in focus. But I really like the overall effect.

That's very funny Mark.

I swear that wasn't intentional. I just used the center focus point with AI servo, so whatever happened to be at the center will be WELL focused.

3rd of June 2006 (Sat)	#2
c3p1 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 328 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix Great shots! Really like the first one---you nailed that one. __________________ Thanks, Paul Canon 60D Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Canon 85MM 1.8, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 xr di, Sigma 70-200mm, Sigma 30mm 1.4, Canon 50mm 1.8

4th of June 2006 (Sun)	#3
Mike Reynolds Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Joshua Tree, CA Posts: 1,412	Re: Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix they are both great color, light, exposure, composure, great action #1 is my favorite.

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#4
Amorous Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, U.S. Posts: 875 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix Thank you both for compliment. I like the first one too. You can see the jockey (I was told that they are not called "jockey" as in the horse racing) looking to the next jump and get ready. __________________ My web site: http://kaitcilla.smugmug.com/ Los Angeles area local photography group: http://lashooters.org

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#5
Photodawg1 Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,059 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix I think you did a great job! Equestrian does take a little getting used to, but once you get good positions angles it works out better. Really like your shots on smug mug, including the candids. __________________ ______________ http://www.lindasiadys.com

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#6
anokastealth7 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 448	Re: Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix I agree, they are beautiful shots (1 is my favorite as well)

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#8
Croasdail Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6,588 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Los Angeles Equestrian Grandprix Nicely done..... good backgrounds as well.... though I know my wife would hit me if I had taken the second shot bacause of the "only" area that is in focus. But I really like the overall effect. __________________ Mark Its by knowing and mastering all the rules that you learn which ones you can break.

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