MMA Weigh Inn Portraits 24 fighters

These are some images from a recent fight I covered, the next slideshow are action shots...

Hope you like, critique is appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com …=EroGE2OoZiQ&fe​ature=plcp

Comments would be appreciated so I can improve. I think I should have done it on a black back ground instead of high key any thought?

If you want comments, post few of your best. Most of us dont like links. Post few and I will give honest C&C

nice video, really like the intro. one thing that annoyed me was when you're fading the VS the S stays on the screen too long

Hey semonka, can I ask what is wrong with links?

Thanks Rick I will make sure it is less time on the s next time

This is the first time I have posted images so hopefully they show up....

Pixel Boy wrote in post #15172618
Hey semonka, can I ask what is wrong with links?

As this is a photography forum, I dont see any reason why we should follow links. Many times links have too many images to comment. Here you can post up to 8 images that is more than enough to get proper feedback. Especially if you put number on every image.

First image is brilliant. His expression, lighting, conversion, all spot on.
Second one is good too but hotspots on his forehead and cheeks are bothering me. Other than that, its a great shot

Very good B&Ws...Love the lighting except for the aforementioned hot spots on the second fighter's face.

I think these are both excellent, #1 especially, more to do with the guy's expression than how you've photographed it though.
I would give them a more contrasty, harsh look but that's very much my personal taste.

PS. As Semmonka said I ignored this thread until you posted images in it but now you've drawn me in I'm interested to see your other work. I'll go and look at your links now.

Nice intro, B&W well taken.

Hot spots damn... Kool will add to the list I will add abit more contrast to a couple of the images to see how it looks.

The first fighter was on a grudge match and was obviously truly pissed with the opponent, the opponent had basically left the same gym and turned around and said any place and any time to this guy... Big time disrespectful! I am pleased to say the fighter pictured above won the fight.

One with more contrast....

A Lot nicer.

Pixel Boy wrote in post #15172618
Hey semonka, can I ask what is wrong with links?

Some of us simply don't clink links because we've learned the hard way...
Plus they lead to sites with advertisements and we're free of that distraction here.