UCI Downhill world cup Leogang, Austria

Here are some pics from the weekend.
All are straight out of camera.

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All the best

Smithers

I love 2, 5 and 7!

Shot the WC even in Fort Bill the other week but didn't run off camera flashes, it makes a lot of difference, lovely work.

Nice set.

Sharp shots man. I didn't get to see much of the top sections on freecaster.

Is there any flash etiquette at the would cup level. Looks like most of your flash shots in the riders face are in practice. Just wonder I have had some riders at the local level complain about being flashed in the face.

Slimdog wrote in post #12588248
Just wonder I have had some riders at the local level complain about being flashed in the face.

I hope you are talking about your strobe........

I think there are laws against flashing people............

Slimdog wrote in post #12588248
Sharp shots man. I didn't get to see much of the top sections on freecaster.

Is there any flash etiquette at the would cup level. Looks like most of your flash shots in the riders face are in practice. Just wonder I have had some riders at the local level complain about being flashed in the face.

MossieNZ wrote in post #12588762
I hope you are talking about your strobe........

I think there are laws against flashing people............

haha funny, thanks for the comments.
I have not had anyone complain to me about the flash its self.
but these guys are pros they would be used to it by now.?? don't really know so I can't give a proper answer sorry.
maybe speak to some riders and ask them what they think.
but in the end flash make things better.....
I also try and use a small flash about 1/4 1/8 so it can't make to much disturbance.

I would of like to use flash on the top half of the track (were the burms are) but it was impossible to get without having a vest on. but in the forrest it was need'd and by that time I could only be bother'd in setting up one flash, they were coming down so quick I could only have time for one flash.

I would say keep your flash to a minimal and things should be ok.

Slimdog wrote in post #12588248
Is there any flash etiquette at the would cup level.

No there is not. I'm UCI accredited. Hope that helps.

Slimdog wrote in post #12588248
Just wonder I have had some riders at the local level complain about being flashed in the face.

Tell them to have a cup of concrete and HTFU!

Seriously, as a rider you're concentrating on where you're going, not photogs on the side of the track.

OP, great shots, lovin' that Brendog shot.

Some nice shots dude.

Flash wise, As long as you dont flash them right in the face in a real dark section, most riders seem to be fine.

Thanks for the advise guys. I will keep it in mind next time I go to an event.