I didn't think I would get to watch this year as it was Valentine's day. To my surprise, my GF suggested we go... Hoorraaayyyy!!! There was quite a turnout. Maybe cycling will one day take off in the US.
Being new to digital and to anything automatic, I got a little carried away bursting pictures. I quickly learned 3 things. First, I need a lot of practice panning. It's harder than I thought. Second, I need to quit stalling and make up my mind on a lens with some reach. I only brought a 50mm 1.8 but was dreaming for more. I didn't have time to hijack one of my dad's lenses... Third is to buy more CF cards.
Here's one to get started. I still have a ton of pictures to go through and will add a few once I get through them. No PP-just resized and slightly cropped. C&C is always welcomed.
XSi w/50mm @ 5.6 1/160th +1/3rd
After looking at this shot in DPP, the picture seems a bit too bright and some sharpening would help. Any opinions one way or the other? It was really cloudy during the ride so getting the right exposure was challenging for me. Practice practice practice!
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