how's this for a first ?

just messing and trying something new . does it work?
5D2 70-200 F4 "L" with sigma 1/4 extender.

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Love this picture! I wish we could see the rider's face a little better. But great shot.

as requested.

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Actually no - think jon meant the underexposure/shade. His head is kind of lost in the dark leaves...and his face too shaded.

i know but couldn't resist to post this one .:p

LOL...so it's you just horsing around then
How bout hitting their faces up with a dodge brush and pull up some of the exposure/detail in the face (both images).

Seems as though a flash could have been useful.

oh HAI! im a fellow homesteader, i live near the redlands wow didn't know we had more on POTN

I kinda like the natural light look

Mark II wrote in post #11744995
Seems as though a flash could have been useful.

I agree; but it would have to be a monster flash to reach out that far. I use a twin flash setup for these kinds of long-reach shots.

The guys face is a great subject for a portrait shot. Just needs some side light.

illrooster132 wrote in post #11745109
I kinda like the natural light look

Works great if the face is lit Natural light is the best.just have to get the subject in the right light.

You got the first one great as far as action..