One Horse Power

i was looking thru some of my equestrian images & found this one & thought i would have a go at turning it to B&W.Not sure anyone will like it but Thanks for taking the time to look.

regards.
Steve.

Steve,

I like it, although part of me would be interested to see what applying a little more contrast on there might look like. But that is just the idly curious side of me coming out!!

Looks great! Very sharp, and nice focus on the Jockey.

i like te B&W on this shot. Looks SUPER sharp, good pan job.

I really like it. What was the lens setup? Did you use flash?

beautiful shot!

cheers for the comments guys the lens i used was my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 no flash was used.

Steve

Nice pic musicmate

I would like to complement your shot. I like that it is sharp on the subject, and the background is blury and fast. What is the trick to that action? Following the subject?

Fantastic capture! I know how hard it can be to shoot equestrian events, well done.

cargo123 wrote in post #2382691
I would like to complement your shot. I like that it is sharp on the subject, and the background is blury and fast. What is the trick to that action? Following the subject?

The technique is to select a slowish shutter speed and follow the subject as you take the photograph. This is called panning.Panning is a great technique for action and, once perfected, the main subject will be sharp against a blurred background. The idea is to follow the subject as it passes in front of you and continue to follow it as you press the shutter and even after the shot is taken.

If you pan at the same speed as the subject it will appear sharp against a streaking blurred background. I hope this helps you Cargo.

Cheers to all who have commented.

Steve

Bravo...very well done pan and converts beautifully as B&W!

I really like the consentration there is in his eyes..