Photography

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Pappy
duracell just released a new Nimh 2500 mah battery that works well, comes charged and supposedly holds its storage charge for 1 year

COOL!
I will def. check into that, thanks :)

[WhiteYFZ]

pappy the lighting looks AMAZING! must be cool to be in the woods with that good lighting.

[One_Bad_400]

Originally posted by Pappy
Ok, I will show you why I do what I do, and its because I want my picture to look this way.

here is a shot that most photographers will take during a race. It is properly exposed for the ambient light with no detial in the riders face. Its not a bad picture, but it is to me (I took it) This is the same shot people have been happy to hand over $20 bucks for at tracks all over the country.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/1501737937_737e52c36b_b.jpg



Now, here is the way I want it to look. Much better detail, shadows add depth. Rider and atv are jumping out at you. And it was done in the camera during a race with techniques that i use with flash units and adjusting the camera(manual mode only for me)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/1349485940_bd0a9c40eb_b.jpg

Photography is subjective, and it is about what I want to show over what you want to see or even like. I do know that people are flipping out over them simply because most can't get good shots of themselves in actual race enviroments in the woods!


I guess I came off a little too negative, I'm not saying its necessary a bad thing, but sometimes it just looks a little too unnatural. BTW, I was actually wondering how you did get it so bright, I was like "jeez, what a flash!" but now I understand seeing your pictures of your "studio"

[Pappy]

One Bad 400..thats the cool thing about photography, you can like it or not! Everyone has differing tastes. I dont worry about positive or negative critizism, its all part of doing this.

[MOFO]

Here's a quick picture from last night... no post processing from RAW to JPG... I have another 30 or so I'm going to see what I can get. The originals look much better than the compressed version posted here.

My hometown... :D

[WhiteYFZ]

first shots using the 70-200mm f/2.8 at the track

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7776.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7774.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7773.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7759.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Eric, that city shot is HOT!
:cool:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Eric, that city shot is HOT!
:cool:

10-4 on that!

Eric, I was going to suggest something for the next time you go to that spot, but I checked codys d40x and it doesnt offer the multiple exposure option:( I dont know each step to do it if you have PS, but you might be more knowledgable then me with it.

reset the shot on tripod, and take a shot about 10 minutes before dark when the sky gets that deep blue hue to it(expose for the sky). Then take another shot after dark exposed for the lights just like you did in the above shot. merge the two in PS. you will end up with the rich blacks, spectacular lights and the deep blue in the sky! I wish I knew PS ..lol so ill have to do it in camera.


more playing in the woods
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/1498867442_688d86dd16_b.jpg

[One_Bad_400]

here's a few pics from random riding over the past several months...most of them taken by family members at races, that's my brother on the blue honda and me on the black one...

Greenbriar EDTN

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/1512196024_6e2eddc1b2_b.jpg

Supermoto in Nashville, TN 9/3

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2401/1512189828_6300e3e2f6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/1512177396_9cdee65f73_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/1511308501_63875bee48_b.jpg

this one I obviously PSed...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/1511298653_58e18b9235_b.jpg

Supermoto practice...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/464696113_771cd8f8e8_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/464696069_7b054ff0b5_b.jpg

[MOFO]

Originally posted by Pappy
[B]10-4 on that!

Eric, I was going to suggest something for the next time you go to that spot, but I checked codys d40x and it doesnt offer the multiple exposure option:( I dont know each step to do it if you have PS, but you might be more knowledgable then me with it.

reset the shot on tripod, and take a shot about 10 minutes before dark when the sky gets that deep blue hue to it(expose for the sky). Then take another shot after dark exposed for the lights just like you did in the above shot. merge the two in PS. you will end up with the rich blacks, spectacular lights and the deep blue in the sky! I wish I knew PS ..lol so ill have to do it in camera.




Thanks for the info - I plan on going back there again, next shot will be more from the point rather than the side shot shown above. Also a big mistake I did not notice until I viewed the photo information is that all pictures were taken with ISO 400 - I should have adjusted this as well. Not the best for night shots. Live and learn I guess!

I'm going to play around with the RAW's and see if I can get some over and under exposures... I'm a complete noob when it comes to PS - time to learn something new!

[MOFO]

Small adjustment to the contrast and using Flickr to host. A little better than before - I think I know what I need to do next time to get better results.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/1515685846_09bf346998_o.jpg

[MOFO]

Last one - showing more of the city. I would like to stitch these together. Anyone have any suggestions on a good program that will join two or more photo's to create one big one?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/1515716764_e12f007460_o.jpg

[MOFO]

A couple basic action shots that I could never get before with my old P&S. We took my nephew downtown to a few kids events. Both of these are fairly large crops - I need a longer lense! I do have to say I've been very happy with the D40 so far - being a complete DSLR noob. If I add a few more lenses then this setup will be perfect for me. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/1514999041_319b78e6bb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/1514999031_0da09ab35e_o.jpg

[ShiftMX91]

i was riding one day and thought this would be a cool pic

[ShiftMX91]

also took this in a feild by me

[wvspeedfreak]

Austin and his buddy

[wvspeedfreak]

A few pros..


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/shanehitt.jpg


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/sagebaker.jpg


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/patbrown-1.jpg

[Pappy]

cool shots jason!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/1528767460_1e0f8b21da_b.jpg

One from Yadkinville
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/1527986011_aae94a2fe3_b.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7933.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

^^^very cool angle^^^ :macho

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7933.jpg

Looks like a DG advertisement.. lol :p

Im diggin it!:cool:

Im off to Pismo Beach this wk end ,maybe Ill find some cool things to shoot along the way and at the Beach race.

[NPelletier]

lol qj, those are DC's. theyre shoes, DG's are exhausts...lol:blah: just messing aaround, thought i would correct you

awsome pics guys:devil:

[project400ex19]

lol...It could be a DC commercial. You guys know how to take some awesome pictures. You wouldn't think it takes talent until the average joe goes out there and tries to capture the best of something and half of his hand is in the lens or misses half of the object they are trying to capture. Or you could just be like me and just take crappy pictures with a disposible :p

Keep posting awesome pictures....

[mx428]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_7933.jpg I think a slower shutter would have been cooler but the angle is nice.

[WhiteYFZ]

thanks man. i really wanna get a fish eye. there real cool to use for BMX which is what i shoot alot. this company from i think its russia called zenitar sells a fisheye for like 140.00 but its like 16mm i think so i dont think it will work good with a 1.6 crop sensor .i gotta save for the sigma 8mm i guess

[Pappy]

Joel Hetrick @ Steel City

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/1702104402_5da6151e99_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by NPelletier
lol qj, those are DC's. theyre shoes, DG's are exhausts...lol:blah: just messing aaround, thought i would correct you

awsome pics guys:devil:

OK... I feel likea dork now HEHE!!
I knew that, they sponsor kelsey for God sake!:o
For some reason though, I always want to call them DG

[QuadJunkies]

I never realized just hopw hard it is to shoot sand photos -with 30-40MPH wind gusts!:eek2:
I was a little dissapointed, but I did salvage a few decent shots.
Brandon Brown rocked this wk end!
http://www.pbase.com/image/87760270/original.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Doug was Da' Man at Oceano this wk end :macho :cool:
http://www.pbase.com/image/87760275/original.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

another
http://upload.pbase.com/image/87762280/original.jpg

[Pappy]

sand, with no dust due to the clean air coming off the ocean is killer light, its hard not to get good stuff!! light looks awesome qj

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/1701839747_0e9f81adf6_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Thanks Pappy. :)
I think what I liked most about that shot was you can see the intensity in Lattimars face .

The wind was sooooo bad..
Thats not far from where they are having all those fires in Malibu right now.:ermm:

[bwamos]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I never realized just hopw hard it is to shoot sand photos -with 30-40MPH wind gusts!:eek2:
I was a little dissapointed, but I did salvage a few decent shots.
Brandon Brown rocked this wk end!

I'm diggin the saftey fence wrapped around the axle.. lol. He do some spectator bowling?

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by bwamos
I'm diggin the saftey fence wrapped around the axle.. lol. He do some spectator bowling?

LOL There was several riders that had that and the tape wrapped around there quads and axles..
:p
Heres another photos I liked the lighting in .One was right at sunrise, so it looked nice with the yellow,could have been exposed just a tad more... the other was right after the sun was fully up.
http://www.pbase.com/image/87786328/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/87786326/original.jpg

[gbcap]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Doug was Da' Man at Oceano this wk end :macho :cool:
http://www.pbase.com/image/87760275/original.jpg

stock 450r tires...interesting choice. all the tires out there and that is what is choosen...cool.

[Ghost-Rider]

Not the greatest pics but i took them last night and thought they were cool, The horizon looked like it was on fire.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x199/BucketPhoto1234/P1030330.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x199/BucketPhoto1234/P1030329.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by gbcap
stock 450r tires...interesting choice. all the tires out there and that is what is choosen...cool.
AWESOME selection for the dunes!
My Daughter ran stock rears and they were perfect!:macho

[wvspeedfreak]

Just keepin this thread alive.........

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/drrpowerslide.jpg

[Pappy]

sorry jason, just playin and keeping in practice..lmao

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Pappy
sorry jason, just playin and keeping in practice..lmao

Haha,no problem.I know it is an underexposed pic but for some reason I liked that one :p

[QuadJunkies]

Jason,
Austin def. has the power sliding down !! Looks great! :) Quad looks great also.WE ordered up a set of them graphics from Marc as well.
Heres one I took last week.
http://www.pbase.com/image/88176348/original.jpg

[250R-Dee]

Test shot taken near my house with a Sony Alpha100.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Ruttt/DSC00302-1.jpg

[ravage3000]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I never realized just hopw hard it is to shoot sand photos -with 30-40MPH wind gusts!:eek2:
I was a little dissapointed, but I did salvage a few decent shots.
Brandon Brown rocked this wk end!
http://www.pbase.com/image/87760270/original.jpg


I really like this one.


Mark

[QuadJunkies]

Thanks :)

[Ralph]

Originally posted by 250R-Dee
Test shot taken near my house with a Sony Alpha100.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Ruttt/DSC00302-1.jpg

Sweet View Man:eek2:

[250R-Dee]

I'll post some more pics of that area after I get my Sigma, Sony and Minolta lenses.:D

[mx428]

I've been on an unhealthy DOF binge lately:scary:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-5.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-6.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/small-7.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/keeper-small.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Anyone here have the Canon 5D?
Id like to hear what you think about this Camera.
Id like the Mark III, but I think my ole man would divorce me over that one . LOL

If all goes well, I think this will be my upgrade sometime soon in Jan. or Feb.
http://www.buydig.com/assets/product/images400/135DBFFF0285423E88FED768C91EA6F5.jpg

[mx428]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Anyone here have the Canon 5D?
Id like to hear what you think about this Camera.
Id like the Mark III, but I think my ole man would divorce me over that one . LOL

If all goes well, I think this will be my upgrade sometime soon in Jan. or Feb.
http://www.buydig.com/assets/product/images400/135DBFFF0285423E88FED768C91EA6F5.jpg I have one. Long story short I got into some trouble and my parents took it out of my posession:ermm: :p

But I loved it. Here's a review Ken Rockwell did of it, image quality is amazing, far better thana D200, but it's also got its disadvantages as well.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/5d.htm

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by mx428
I have one. Long story short I got into some trouble and my parents took it out of my posession:ermm: :p

But I loved it. Here's a review Ken Rockwell did of it, image quality is amazing, far better thana D200, but it's also got its disadvantages as well.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/5d.htm

thanks, Ill do some reading :)
I need to make sure if most of my other lenses will work with the 5D. It seems to have better qualities than the 40D,of course a bigger price tag .lol but theres no way Ill be buying a camera that I cant use my Portrait and Sport lenses on.

I have a feeling the 5D's sensor is going to be too large for some my mine .:ermm:

[QuadJunkies]

After getting some helpful info and doing some reading, I am reconsidering cameras and will be headed towards The 40D looks to be a great camera as well the 1D Mark II ,if I can find a heck of a deal on a used one then the 1D will most likely be the one.
Im a little nervous buying a used camera ,especially in this price range .
Ya'll have some good info on where to look for a used camera?
So much for the KTM I wanted this year .:ermm: :p

[ravage3000]

Well, I haven't posted in a while so here's a few from our last race of the year..

http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216054435-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216055424-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216057907-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216063535-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216067296-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216067783-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216076544-XL.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216069675-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216070414-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216058768-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/216056994-L.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
After getting some helpful info and doing some reading, I am reconsidering cameras and will be headed towards The 40D looks to be a great camera as well the 1D Mark II ,if I can find a heck of a deal on a used one then the 1D will most likely be the one.
Im a little nervous buying a used camera ,especially in this price range .
Ya'll have some good info on where to look for a used camera?
So much for the KTM I wanted this year .:ermm: :p

QJ, for anything used, please go to B&H. I've been in the store and eveything in the used department looks BRAND NEW! my friend bought a 15-30 3.5 Sigma lens for his camera and saved something like 300 bucks and a flash that he saved 30. If he had never told me they were used, i would have never known. They look perfect. I would suggest BH for used products!


espo

[zukirules]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/goodsun3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/goodsun2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/comment.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/good7-1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/good5.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/DSCN0223.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/DSCN0186.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dvx400rider/DSCN0191.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
QJ, for anything used, please go to B&H. I've been in the store and eveything in the used department looks BRAND NEW! my friend bought a 15-30 3.5 Sigma lens for his camera and saved something like 300 bucks and a flash that he saved 30. If he had never told me they were used, i would have never known. They look perfect. I would suggest BH for used products!


espo
Thanks, Ill make sure and check that out :)
zukirules, nice air shots :cool:

[QuadJunkies]

do you think this would be something to look into?
Ive never bought anything from Hong Kong :eek2:
I wonder how long it would take to get? lol
Is the Mark II fully manual or does it have some pre-settings such as TV and AV.I do like to use my pre-set settings ,but do want a fully manual capable camera as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-1D-Mark-II-N-8-2MP-Digital-SLR-Camera_W0QQitemZ200172210602QQihZ010QQcategoryZ434 54QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Ripitupfilms]

wow thats so cheap idk though. ive heard bad things about buying out of the country

[MOFO]

Wow - my red flag went up on that one....

If its too good to be true - usually its a scam.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by MOFO
Wow - my red flag went up on that one....

If its too good to be true - usually its a scam.
But they had 100% good feedback?
I dont buy big purchaces on Ebay, but I thought it was worth looking into.
Should I ask Ebay about it?Item is NOT covered under buyer protection.
Screw that!

[mxdave28]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0915FieldofDreams-10235.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0915FieldofDreams-10303.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0915FieldofDreams-10400.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0915FieldofDreams-10401.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0915FieldofDreams-10517.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0915FieldofDreams-10563.jpg

[mxdave28]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0916FieldofDreams-20099.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0916FieldofDreams-20205.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0916FieldofDreams-20206.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0916FieldofDreams-20208.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/DepChief29/ATV%20Racing/FOD%2007%20Part%201/2007_0916FieldofDreams-20211.jpg

[400exBro]

Lens help:
I am in the market for buying a better lens for my Cannon XTI and was wondering what should I look for in a lens?
I would be doing motocross shots as well as skiing and other outdoor shots.

I was considering getting the 70-200mm USM lens, with a F/2.8L

Thanks for the help.

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by 400exBro
Lens help:
I am in the market for buying a better lens for my Cannon XTI and was wondering what should I look for in a lens?
I would be doing motocross shots as well as skiing and other outdoor shots.

I was considering getting the 70-200mm USM lens, with a F/2.8L

Thanks for the help.

great lens, i have it and its awesome. i would recommend it.

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
great lens, i have it and its awesome. i would recommend it.

x2............It is a great lens.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
x2............It is a great lens. \

DITTO

[elmer91]

i got a Konica Minolta Dimage z20 5.0 mega pixel. not the best camera, but not the worst. i like taking photos, but i think i will be interested in working with photoshop when i get in a few days. so here are a few pics with my camera.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/PICT6424.jpg
My brothers bike
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/PICT6258.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/PICT5957.jpg
Indy Race at Kentucky speedway
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/PICT5925.jpg
My bike
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/PICT6494small.jpg
My quad.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/PICT6452.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

been trying to mess around a bit. lmk what u think

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_8027.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_8019.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_8011.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_8002.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_8186.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_8190.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

WhiteYFZ-
I think you got it goin on..............!
:cool:
Keep it up!

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
WhiteYFZ-
I think you got it goin on..............!
:cool:
Keep it up!

thanks QJ i appreciate it. i cant wait to get a fisheye and some other new gear!

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
thanks QJ i appreciate it. i cant wait to get a fisheye and some other new gear!

You and me BOTH!!
I need a 2nd camera and a couple lenses badly. :ermm:

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
You and me BOTH!!
I need a 2nd camera and a couple lenses badly. :ermm:

yea i really could use a fisheye and a nice flash. mabe even a wireless transmitter :p

[elmer91]

hey pappy, i know that this is probably somewhere in this thread, but with 83 pages, i cant find it. i want to know kind of camera and lense you got. thanks.

[Pappy]

i shoot all Nikon gear

D200 bodies

300 2.8
70-200 2.8
24-70 2.8
10.5mm fisheye
50 1.4

Yall ready to stop playing and get serious:devil:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2045356300_f9dc23a880_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

WEll I think Ive got some braggin rights after last night!
Im going to have to dig up last years photos and compare,but I averaged ALOT more photos this year after shooting all year long , I think I found my cameras "sweet spot":D
I must say that indoor racing is some of the BIGGEST PITA types of photography I have EVEN DONE!:scary: It is sooooo freakin HARD!
The only thing I dont like is the grain, but I cant do much about that I guess. My camera is now my problem ,not the lense .
Pappy, why do I my shots keep looking like theriders possesed by the devil?? I have the no red eye set on my camera.
Is that just a flash thing? I still had to shoot hand held between 80 and 200,so there will be some imperfections .

This was the 1st full night of photos that I shot in flash all night (1200 shots worth!:p )
Is it normal for my flash batteries to get very hot ?


My flash woudnt work,so I took out the new battteris and replaced them and it was fine, but the batteries was very,very hot .I was using Lithiums due to cold temps.

ALOT of "old school" racing last night. I got some tight ones of the Trikes too.

http://upload.pbase.com/image/89169767/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/89169765/original.jpg

I love the eyes shot here. lol
http://www.pbase.com/image/89169766/original.jpg

This one is probably my favorite.

http://upload.pbase.com/image/89170860/original.jpg

[Pappy]

its because your using on camera flash;) once you take the flash off the camera, you can get away from that look. indoor action shots (basketball etc) means getting set up before the event with remote flashes. outdoor is easier because you can control some of the light fall off where indoors you want to fill in the subject with the available lighting

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1416/1312905169_91a82f8f50_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

So how would I set up in a setting like this ?
I am pretty much up by a wall most of the time or leaning up against a side rail.
The fumes were my biggest obsticle all night and when the dirt got to flingin,I got blur.
The quads were the hardest to shoot out of them all.:o lol

I dont shoot this stuff enough to spend alot of money to set up for it, but I think its something I looked forward to conquering after last years shots . Ill go back each winter just to see improvments.
They still have a LONG ways to go ,but I feel better knowing I improved alot this year.:)
Had I not used flash, most of my shotswouldhave been horrible. It most def. helped freeze the action from blur.
I played in the dark with some shots and had some great results.
My hats off to those who can shoot indoors.:ermm:

[Pappy]

2 or 3 more flash units, some 13 foot lightstands, a boom or two, radio triggers and alot of reading and practice:p

[tamehart]

Pappy, Killer photo of Dunk. How did the riding photos come out? Here is a quick one of mine.
<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z43/tamehart/dunk-1-shp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>

[Pappy]

it went as well as could be expected, the weather was for chit. if it wasnt as cold as it was, id have done more in the barn with him...i was digging the dark mood:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2045861328_27458c230e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2298/2045082250_20ad260283_b.jpg

[tamehart]

Love that first one...killer lighting. Sent you a PM

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Pappy
2 or 3 more flash units, some 13 foot lightstands, a boom or two, radio triggers and alot of reading and practice:p
No thanks-Ill pass!:p
Great photos guys!:cool:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
No thanks-Ill pass!:p
Great photos guys!:cool:

on camera flash has been a big no no for wedding photogs forever, and in the past few years its found its way into other types of photography. its really blowing up in sports and photo-journalistic styles of shots and i dont see it ending soon. i can almost duplicate my studio lights in the field at a fraction of the cost and they are portable:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/1690591782_83610c3e13_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2299/1592561719_a3535c9581_b.jpg

[ravage3000]

That second one is amazing !


Mark

[mx428]

The new D3 is pretty cool. Here it is with the new 14-24 2.8. Sorry for the cell phone picture.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/D3.jpg

[Pappy]

i have the new 24-70 2.8 on order, and a d300 (no need for the d3 for what i do...lol)

anyone want to buy a few d200's...lol

[WhiteYFZ]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8737copy.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8856.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8812.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8710.jpg

messing around
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8680.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8669.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8639.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_8678.jpg

[ravage3000]

Looking for feedback !

http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230133922-M.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230135055-M.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230136052-M.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230136821-M.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230137874-M.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230139246-M.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230140413-M.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

look good ravage. idk if its me, but some look a bit dark.
espo

[Pappy]

exposure needs work mark...unless you were going for the dark side of things.

what are you shooting and are you shooting in manual and reading your histogram?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2056434414_bf2539963c_b.jpg

work the light;) dont let it work you!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/1702104402_5da6151e99_b.jpg

[ravage3000]

I've struggled with exposure all year. I do shoot in manual but trying to read the LCD can be a bit hard sometimes ! I don't even know how to read a histogram.


Mark

[Pappy]

Rockwell explains it pretty good here http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/histograms.htm

i use mine if i can not chimp the lcd screen due to the sun, and they will mislead you if your using flash with heavily mixed light but they can get you out of a jam when needed

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by ravage3000
Looking for feedback !
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/230136821-M.jpg

I love you! I coudn't find a picture like that for an idea for a tattoo anywhere! Thats so close to what I want!

Also your second picture would be real nice if it wasn't so dark. But nice pictures!:macho

[QuadJunkies]

Super job!
The histogram has been a life saver for me,but there have been a few times I still liked my shots a tad bit lighter than what it said.

I agree with Pappy, I lost several photos being under exposed,so I set mine to being a tad bit lighter and it seemed to baleace out better.
I shot this photo with my histogram indoors and the light was just about right!:)

http://www.pbase.com/image/89459208/original.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I still cant believe how much the flash was a HUGE help to freeze the action and cut down the blur!

http://www.pbase.com/image/89459650/original.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Im not sure what it is, but I like the tires in this one .lol
http://www.pbase.com/image/89459937/original.jpg

[Pappy]

flash can make an image come alive if its used right:D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1347/1492101888_986f46a36b_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Pappy, do you ever get shots of red eye out there,or do you do a full light set up prior to those shots?
Ive never got red eye until shooting indoors,never outside before that I can remember.

[Pappy]

i dont shoot on camera flash so red eye usually doesnt show up as its mainly caused by light bouncing off the back of the retina when flashed. since my flash units are not direct ...no problems even when its dark dark dark

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1416/1312905169_91a82f8f50_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

ahaa.... Gotcha!

[Pappy]

More practice

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/2112581356_a399ea72ef_b.jpg

[Ripitupfilms]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/DoublinGap098copy-2.jpg

[Ripitupfilms]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/wpsa014copy.jpg

[Ripitupfilms]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/race096copy.jpg

[Ripitupfilms]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/DoublinGap030.jpg

[Ripitupfilms]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/breezewood010.jpg

[Ripitupfilms]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/rausch055copy.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/swarrstrack024copy.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/DoublinGap146copy.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/rausch003artistiv.jpg

[Pappy]

Only a month away before we head south to start up the 08 season...every one got their finances in order, gonna be a ***** on the road this year. I havent nailed it down yet, but it looks like i will be spending a few days at each national instead of just one...that should provide me with some new stuff to try some new techniques on, and some new riders to shoot. I think I will go full time again, lots of demand for good shots these days.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2113581441_894cd5c2dd_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2114365532_0aa5a7b469_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/2113591583_ea94e69662_b.jpg

[Mxjunkie]

Those shots are amazing pap! :macho

[wvspeedfreak]

You guys are gettin good with them there cameras :p

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by atvracer9m
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/atvracer9m/breezewood010.jpg
Thats a sweet shot!
Im diggin that shot of the dirt bike too .:cool:

[Ripitupfilms]

thnx

[wvspeedfreak]

The main reason I bought a decent camera was to take pics of us riding so sorry if you all get tired of seeing the same kid over and over lol.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/bpgnov218.jpg

Here is one of 05z400rdr's buddies at BPG.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/bpgnov2113.jpg

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
The main reason I bought a decent camera was to take pics of us riding so sorry if you all get tired of seeing the same kid over and over lol.


screw them if they complain...:devil:

hey i still want to head down to blackwater with you. maybe after christmas we will head out for a day and see what we can shoot!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2114880149_3ce0a40d89_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/2114519236_3693377606_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/2114507560_c00497a946_b.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Pappy
screw them if they complain...:devil:

hey i still want to head down to blackwater with you. maybe after christmas we will head out for a day and see what we can shoot!!



We will definately do that.Just let me know when ya wanna go.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
We will definately do that.Just let me know when ya wanna go.

and tell austin I havent forgotten about shooting him under the lights...soon i promise:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2116190306_cf7ae30f14_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I was just looking threw 2007-year in pictures .
There some pretty crazy photos there.
If you get a chance, watch the slideshow.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22200921?gt1=10645

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I was just looking threw 2007-year in pictures .
There some pretty crazy photos there.
If you get a chance, watch the slideshow.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22200921?gt1=10645

wow theres alot of awesome pics in there!

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
wow theres alot of awesome pics in there!
Did you see the pic of the boxers face when he threw the punch?!
LOL
I wish there wasa way to display some of the photos that were done. Very creative ,emotional and the perfect timing.

[Pappy]

I watched a video of Annie Lebowitz when she photographed the Queen of England....unreal stuff:p

I will stick to rocks and roost:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/2128270640_7462f8be8c_b.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

wow pappy, your right these pics are crazy!
i wish i knew the cheat codes she used:p

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/QueenElizabeth3.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/QueenElizabeth03.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/QueenElizabeth2.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/queen_cape.jpg

[Pappy]

i know it was a big deal for her to photograph the queen, the video of the photoshoot is pretty cool really

I may never shoot the queen...but thats cool:D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2127663213_22d3804218_b.jpg

I can pick on little girls and Bill Balance:devil:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/2128480014_b3bfb00f28_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

The photo of that little girl is STUNNING!
Did you put a little soft touch to it?
The colors are simply beautiful.
I cant wait.. I get my new Camera next month! YAY!! :D

[Pappy]

no soft touch..not even sure how to do that with CS3 yet:p all im doing is tweaking what i have..the key is starting with good lighting.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2127732265_58c8ede3d2_b.jpg

haha...just wait....bad is comin:devil:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2127758141_0339b9eef9_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I got a PS program recently(just the 6.0) now I just need to figure out how to use it :o
Shes a darling little girl too I might add.:)

[blholtz]

Can you get photoshop 6.o for the iMAC computers, and if so where could I pick it up?

[Pappy]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2128183515_bf30f2d027_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2129439300_b835f2bc8c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2129494332_e17152eec2_b.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by blholtz
Can you get photoshop 6.o for the iMAC computers, and if so where could I pick it up?
Im not sure on that one, I would think so..
Once I get some free time,Im going to be having someone tutor me at home on this program.Im not getting this whole layering thing on my own. :confused:

[ShiftFMX]

Originally posted by blholtz
Can you get photoshop 6.o for the iMAC computers, and if so where could I pick it up?

Why 6.0? Go for CS3 (PS10), its simply amazing! I have had CS2 and CS3 for my Macbook

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by ShiftFMX
Why 6.0? Go for CS3 (PS10), its simply amazing! I have had CS2 and CS3 for my Macbook
Maybe because of the price tag.:scary: :p lol

[blholtz]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Maybe because of the price tag.:scary: :p lol

What is the price for the cs2 or cs3.

[elmer91]

i got CS3 extended, and it runs for $1000. CS3 is about $600.(if i remember correctly)

[Pappy]

I finally got my new lens in, Nikkor 24-70 2.8. Its raining here so no chance to really use it besides a quick shot fo CJ

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2131097075_2db174985f.jpg

[ShiftFMX]

My Girlfriend Goes to school for commercial advertising, and her school has an AWESOME Hookup for all the Adobe Products, I got CS3 Extended for about $200. I dont really see any HUGE differences in between CS2 and CS3, just a few new tools.

[elmer91]

Originally posted by ShiftFMX
My Girlfriend Goes to school for commercial advertising, and her school has an AWESOME Hookup for all the Adobe Products, I got CS3 Extended for about $200. I dont really see any HUGE differences in between CS2 and CS3, just a few new tools.

thats cool. i got mine for $300, through some website i found.

[Ripitupfilms]

cs3 is 300 at my school

[Pappy]

gettig a student break is awesome!!! I wish i could have:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2131543074_8f3c4e49fc_o.jpg


but then again, PS isnt usually needed:devil:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2132695782_7d1d3ccb95_o.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

messing with the fish eye
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/IMG_9191.jpg

[Pappy]

You PS gurus will have to tell me how I am doing:p both of these have had the backgrounds replaced (sorry, new to PS)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2136686321_9fce1608e1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/2137684112_ed09f5e7c4_o.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Holy Cow Pappy that 1st one I would have never guess was a PS pic :huh
Was it hard to do?
I tried to figure out PS last night and this is about how I looked Im sure .
:confused:






:p lol

[elmer91]

that first one looks great. the second i can tell is photoshop, but it still looks good. what photoshop do you got?

[Pappy]

Im learning with CS3....but I am almost positive any photoshop version can do what I have done, these are basic things from what I understand

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/2137014411_d7759759ce_o.jpg

[elmer91]

what you are doing i would say is basics. as far as i know every photoshop can do it. it just can change on how you do it. each level of photoshop has different features. i am currently using CS3 extended.

[Pappy]

just like taking good pics, PS takes alot of practice:p and TIME!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2139808015_4c1a0a2d32_o.jpg

[Fred55]

Quick question for you guys, I just got a Rebel XTi for christmas and am just starting to play around with the features and learning what it can do, but I am really interested in the shutter speed feature. I havent had the chance to try it in the daylight but when I changed the shutter speed to something pretty fast, all my pictures came out DARK...but when I used the flash they turned out, but with the flash the fastest setting i could use was 1/200. Is the reason I cannot use the faster settings because I do not have enough light?

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Fred55
Quick question for you guys, I just got a Rebel XTi for christmas and am just starting to play around with the features and learning what it can do, but I am really interested in the shutter speed feature. I havent had the chance to try it in the daylight but when I changed the shutter speed to something pretty fast, all my pictures came out DARK...but when I used the flash they turned out, but with the flash the fastest setting i could use was 1/200. Is the reason I cannot use the faster settings because I do not have enough light?
Whats your ISO set at?
When you say fast, what was the speed set at?
What time of day and what kind of light were you shooting them in?
And last, might help to post the photo to show everyone. ;)

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Fred55
Quick question for you guys, I just got a Rebel XTi for christmas and am just starting to play around with the features and learning what it can do, but I am really interested in the shutter speed feature. I havent had the chance to try it in the daylight but when I changed the shutter speed to something pretty fast, all my pictures came out DARK...but when I used the flash they turned out, but with the flash the fastest setting i could use was 1/200. Is the reason I cannot use the faster settings because I do not have enough light?

when you increased the shutter speed, you reached a point where you started underexposing the pictures and that is why they went dark.

the flash will only sync up to a certain shutter speed

[Fred55]

I was shooting indoors at night lol not the best I know. The shutter speed was around 1/2000 and the pictures were VERY VERY dark, almost to a point of not being able to make out anything. I am thinking that they are so dark because the only light available was from from the house lights and it wasn't enough for such a fast speed.

[TRX_450]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pappy
[B]Im learning with CS3....but I am almost positive any photoshop version can do what I have done, these are basic things from what I understand
[QUOTE]


lookin good man, you should try messing around with the blending modes to give your pictures a really cool effect. im at work but when i get home ill show you what im talking about

[bwamos]

The faster the shutter speed the less time light is let through. aka.. less light for exposure. (that's half a millisecond). I'm no expert (far from it) but for that kind of shutter speed you will definatly need some auxiliary lighting in an indoor setting. Probably need it for most outdoor settings also, lol. That's a pretty fast shutter speed.

Withoug auxiliary lighting in an indoor setting, you're probably going to be shooting something like 1/100 or lower on a tripod, no? Or using a flash at 1/200.

Granted I've only used Film SLR's very casually, lol. I really need to buck up and get myself a mid-pack Digital SLR. I love photography, but have no tools. ;)

[Pappy]

on some models, flash sync can be 1/8000 but you still need enough ambient or you will have all flash to work with.


i learned how to add a border tonight:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2143296488_2911dbe334_o.jpg

and how to add text:p (sorry, old dude learning here)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2143352394_9ec0551a68_o.jpg

also started learning curves
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2142612637_6c10ef5fd7_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/2142669457_d07e536fe7_o.jpg

yeah im diggin' it!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/2143486116_54bae55188_o.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

So heres a question...
How does a photographer go about shooting photos in a very dark area of the riders during a race w/o he flash interferring ?
I have a race in the spring I will be at doing this and I would NEVER want to blind a rider during a race.
This will be a MX/Endro.

[Pappy]

your going to have to lay out the cash for more strobes and light them from the side/front angle

oh yeah..2 more pics:devil:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2183/2143526506_ebdcfdde2d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2142743759_5a909911fb_o.jpg

so its 3..who cares:p
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2143554038_3e3911ca4d_o.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Looks like I wont be doing air shots then :p lol
I think the race might be at sundown . I cant remember when it gets dark or how much of the course will be wooded.

[gbcap]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
So heres a question...
How does a photographer go about shooting photos in a very dark area of the riders during a race w/o he flash interferring ?
I have a race in the spring I will be at doing this and I would NEVER want to blind a rider during a race.
This will be a MX/Endro.

i have had pappy shoot with a flash in front of me and i didn't even realize it happend. he did at the last pit bike race too. two flashes on either side and the big one on his camera and no one complained about it blinding them.

[ravage3000]

Originally posted by Pappy
on some models, flash sync can be 1/8000 but you still need enough ambient or you will have all flash to work with.


i learned how to add a border tonight:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2143296488_2911dbe334_o.jpg

and how to add text:p (sorry, old dude learning here)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2143352394_9ec0551a68_o.jpg

also started learning curves
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2142612637_6c10ef5fd7_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/2142669457_d07e536fe7_o.jpg

yeah im diggin' it!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/2143486116_54bae55188_o.jpg


Loving the colors in the last 2. Pappy, your good. Are you looking for an apprentice ? lol !

Mark

[Pappy]

hell im still learning this digital stuff so i would probably confuse us both:p i just made a calibration to one of my cameras on the LCD brightness and screwed up about 20 shots so dont think i dont make mistakes:p

as far as the colors, i dont tweak them. harlen and shane both shoot canon and we all agree that nikon is a bit hotter on the saturation and i even turned mine down in camera!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/2143867859_828f286c16_o.jpg

[ravage3000]

Agreed. I find the Nikon images are more vibrant were Canon is, I find, more true colors. But deffinately for outdoors stuff I think Nikon is the way to go.

Mark

[Pappy]

Personally, I view these cameras as computers, which they are. And you need to learn to adjust the camera to get what you want out of it (beyond the actual settings used to take a picture etc) This is the area I had no clue about but I am slowly learning to put it all together

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2144767070_7fda4c00f8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2143896549_b575bd7561_o.jpg

These were with the new lens and as I stated earlier, I have to learn where it likes to shoot. It was overcast and cloudy but using the strobes I could punch it up

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Pappy
This is the area I had no clue about


That is where I'm at (no clue) :p I took 50 pics of the lit Christmas tree last night trying every setting imaginable just to see the effect it had :D

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by gbcap
i have had pappy shoot with a flash in front of me and i didn't even realize it happend. he did at the last pit bike race too. two flashes on either side and the big one on his camera and no one complained about it blinding them.
Well, thats good to hear!
I jsut know Ive seen some post in the past for example of race Car /oval track at night and the flash blinding while there racing. I just didnt want to interfere with the riders race .

[WhiteYFZ]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_975311.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_9747.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_9632.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_9407.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_9424.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_9362.jpg

[416exfreak]

I love how only one person was wearing a helment.

I geuss they wont regret it until they're vegetated and cant even wipe thier own ***.:ermm:

[Pappy]

Thomas...expose for the shadows and then correct when they are backlit so the riders dont look like they are black


Or change your angle

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/2147167771_9141ed97a9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2151276162_6a9341fb33_o.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

One from today that I liked..

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/250ex1-1.jpg

[Pappy]

damn, seeing him on the 250 shows how much he is growing!

[WhiteYFZ]

love this fisheye!
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0109.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0100.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0088.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0075.jpg

[Pappy]

a few from work this weekend

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2401/2196048270_5ea8a551ed_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2192029436_9575dbf206_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2191807916_2991feee90_o.jpg

[elmer91]

one from today.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/DSC_5747.jpg

[spiderrider04]

a few i have taken. i'm still learning.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/DSC_0039-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/DSC_0074.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/DSC_0063-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/DSC_0170-1.jpg

[elmer91]

good pictures spiderrider04. i really like that last one.

[Pappy]

Great shots of the birds! I spent an entire paycheck getting film developed from a trip to the everglades some 15 years ago all of birds:p


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2196637496_669223c55f_o.jpg

[spiderrider04]

thanks for the compliments. pappy your pics are amazing.

[QuadJunkies]

All I see is a red X
For some reason my pics wont who up here anymore either..weird..
spiderrider04-Id love to see them!:)

[BluBeaSSt]

Good looking pix guys, I dont have many pictures of ATV's and Dirtbikes I mostly take photo's of cars:

http://i9.tinypic.com/85dwscy.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/6tf82km.jpg

http://i6.tinypic.com/6q9p4wm.jpg

[BluBeaSSt]

http://i9.tinypic.com/73dp0jn.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/6lw50yv.jpg

http://i18.tinypic.com/82sjrlx.jpg

[BluBeaSSt]

http://i15.tinypic.com/82xgod3.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/6ww1y50.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/7w8bzth.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/6kp8rpj.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/6oo7z3c.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

R_Hoaglin2
Your making me miss the dunes!!
GOOD TIMES!:cool:
I missed my annual trip this past year :(

Can I ask what camera your shooting with ?
Also,what lense and ISO?
Im seeing grain and some color adjustments that would really bring out the colors :)
Also, try shooting with the sun behind you when you can . I try to use it as "my flash" behind me when I can ,it really helps on the darkness in the rider .
I tried a polarizer at the dunes and it made some nice colors pop out with clouds and blue sky.

What dunes were you at?
http://www.pbase.com/image/87762280/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/87849148/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/87752349.jpg

[bwamos]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
R_Hoaglin2What dunes were you at?[/IMG]

Pretty sure that is Little Sahara down near Wynoka, OK. I'd recognize that mini pleateau anywhere. ;)

[QuadJunkies]

Im trying to figure out with the gravel and trees with the blue truck.....
Was these pics scanned by any chance?
Sorry for so many questions. :p lol
Do they have any big bowls or hills at Little Sahara?

[BluBeaSSt]

Yeah it was waynoka, gonna go back in May (that **** be a hot MOFO LOL)

As for the camera I use, its a Samsung Digimax 4.7. I just put it on auto and shoot, ive had the camera 2 years now and still dont know how to do most everything with it.

[burrows]

Pappy and QJ.....what software do u use to work with your photos? Do you use the software that comes with the camera or something else. They are so good and would like to improve my picture taking. When you download them to put on here do you use photobucket or something else? I have never been able to down load pics on here. They are huge...lol thanks for your help..
mommab

[Pappy]

For post processing work I use Adobe Lightroom and CS3. Thankfully I can usually just work with white balance to bring out the shot I took as I feel it is the one area that digital can't quite nail down. And good photography starts with you, and should need little if any work afterwards. Get the basics, and I mean basics down and you would be surprised how well the average person and camera can do!

I use flickr although I have to be careful what i upload because a few of my shots have been taken wiithout my permission or payment for their use in commercial advertising etc. I am not sure if photobucket offers different sized photos off the original that you upload, but I know flickr does.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2195181941_cac9ba0fc6_o.jpg

[rider250ex]

I just finally scanned some pictures i took at the begining of the summer with my 35mm. I like this one

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/dracutrider/01-11-2008041525PM.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by burrows
Pappy and QJ.....what software do u use to work with your photos? Do you use the software that comes with the camera or something else. They are so good and would like to improve my picture taking. When you download them to put on here do you use photobucket or something else? I have never been able to down load pics on here. They are huge...lol thanks for your help..
mommab

I actually really like my camera software. I am not now starting to TRY and figure out PS, but havent got too far yet . lol :p
I actually like trying to give my all to the original picture anyways,but would liek to get more creative with a few shots I have taken .
I have plans to try lightroom as well here soon. I will probably spend more time learning the new camera 1st ,then move on to working with software more later this season.

[Pappy]

My lightroom died:p Jason mail me back my cd!:) please:blah:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2207643965_383143b509_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2208821336_9365839655_o.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Pappy
[B]My lightroom died:p Jason mail me back my cd!:) please:blah:

]


I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.

[QuadJunkies]

I posted these already on a topic from yesterday,but these are some new ones I took with my Rebel.
I wish my new Camera could have come in time for my Bday, but I settled for a new 4GB CF card instead.:p lol
MY Flash pooped out on this shot from being in the cold all day
http://www.pbase.com/image/91867448/original.jpg


Sun popped out later in the evening and gave some really nice lighting on the dirt..
http://www.pbase.com/image/91907356/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/91908435/original.jpg

[BlaineKaiser450]

i love this one

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/BlaineKaiser450/DSC_0147.jpg

[hondarider101]

how old are you blainekiser450?

[BlaineKaiser450]

13

[hondarider101]

dang im 13 and all i have is a pretty much stock 04 450r , you are lucky and nice bike!

[Ruby Soho]

Originally posted by hondarider101
dang im 13 and all i have is a pretty much stock 04 450r , you are lucky and nice bike!

your both lucky.

i still couldn't afford a 450r if i wanted one and im 15.

[hondarider101]

haha yea i got it like 4 months ago. its stock pretty much with nerfs and killswith and coming conv. bealocks on kenda tires.

[250R-Dee]

Custom 2-stroke cruiser I saw at Tokyo Auto Salon last week.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Ruttt/DSC01618.jpg

Taking this pic without a tripod was a royal pain!! Spider statue at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Ruttt/DSC01653.jpg

Roppongi hills - taken without a tripod. Too bad I couldn't find a decent 35mm f1.8 or 50mm f1.4 for my camera while I was up there.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Ruttt/DSC01735.jpg

[elmer91]

Originally posted by hondarider101
dang im 13 and all i have is a pretty much stock 04 450r , you are lucky and nice bike!

lucky, at least you got a 450r. im 16 and riding a warrior. all i can afford.

[hondarider101]

you will get one one day, thanks.

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by hondarider101
dang im 13 and all i have is a pretty much stock 04 450r , you are lucky and nice bike! i payed for the quad and everything on it (except gas) myself though

[elmer91]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
i payed for the quad and everything on it (except gas) myself though

good job. most kids our age dont know how to save money, and just showed that it pays off.

[honda4life72]

well i'm 15 , didn't pay for the quad , but i bought everything on it to race , suspension, hipers,ect

[Ripitupfilms]

this is not a arguement post. photography talk only please.


i will be gettin a 50mm 1.8 soon cant wait.

[zukirules]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
i payed for the quad and everything on it (except gas) myself though

j/w how you saved up that much money if your 13 :eek2:

[250R-Dee]

What's with all of the non-photography chitter-chatter?


I can walk without a limp now but running is outta the question:( ! Hopefully I will be cleared to ride my parts pile soon because I'm moving back down to the ROCK called Okinawa next week.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Ruttt/DSC05164-1.jpg

[ravage3000]

Hi, guys,

I'm sure everyone would agree, please don't hijack this thread. Appreciate it !

[bwamos]

Oops.. deleted my other post. Got sucked in sorry.. forgot it was the photography thread.

Back on the subject.. I've bene looking at either an older Nikon D70 or newer D80 Setup. Both appear to be decent starter cameras.

Is the color histogram on the D80 that much better than the b&w histogram of the D70? Trying to decide if it's worth the extra cash.

[Pappy]

bwamos - get the d80. its very very very close to what i am using and is superior to the d70 (i have one of those as well)

i also have 2 D200's here that I would be willing to part with as my new bodies should be arriving any day. these are used ofcourse, but as you can see work very well:D both will include battery grips with batteris and either a 50mm 1.4 or a small zoom lens, chargers etc. ready to be the next me with either of these bad boys:eek:

[Ripitupfilms]

Originally posted by Pappy
bwamos - get the d80. its very very very close to what i am using and is superior to the d70 (i have one of those as well)

i also have 2 D200's here that I would be willing to part with as my new bodies should be arriving any day. these are used ofcourse, but as you can see work very well:D both will include battery grips with batteris and either a 50mm 1.4 or a small zoom lens, chargers etc. ready to be the next me with either of these bad boys:eek:

pm me a price

[bwamos]

Oh really? :)
How much you asking for one of those D200's?
I'm very interested.

Sent you a PM as well.. same message.

[Pappy]

each one should sell at $1250

thats a d200 body, battery grip, 2 batteries (takes 2 in the grip) a card (1 gb I believe) choice of lens and battery charger. I garuntee they work ofcourse, most of the pictures you have seen from me in the past two weeks have been from these units. I can takee credit card as well, paypal or a check. I wouldnt sell junk camera equipment and if i dont sell these, they will be around my neck all season and i will save my new bodies for interior work.

[WhiteYFZ]

ones from today. open to some comments and suggestions.

espo
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0472.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0467.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0439.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0436.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0434.jpghttp://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0389-1.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0360.jpg

[Ruby Soho]

this picture is of nothing really, just my tether kill switch, but i thought it came out really good

http://a985.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_380454a42dd7c805268102ae3713dfc8.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Pappy... what do you think??? :D
I found a nice spot to shoot this wk end, despite the HORRIBLE track conditions and got a few from this spot of the Pro,Womens A and Pro Ams.
My favortie ones from the wk end.
http://www.pbase.com/image/92304742/original.jpg
A couple more faves..
http://www.pbase.com/image/92304544/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/92304541/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/92304540/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/92304539/original.jpg

[NPelletier]

those are great QJ:devil:

[ravage3000]

I like.


Mark

[Pappy]

Looks pretty good QJ...and what you call horrible conditions is usually what we shoot in at each round:p :ermm:

i like the 2nd one the best...can you figure out why?

[QuadJunkies]

Well ...ya''ll can have that weather !! :p lol
Mud SUCKS!
FORGET THAT!:huh
I had HORRIBLE shots in the mudfest . It was cold and I got alot of blur shots.
We had flash floods,blizzards,ice and 60MPH winds on the way home.
Water so deep that for the 1st time in WORCS histroy, they had to cancel a race.Not the typical for AZ this time of year. lol
The kids would have NEVER made it to just the holeshot :(
It was pretty bad out there and I cant even imagine how many motors are now toast.
I think literally like half the riders didnt make it !:eek2:
Not sure on the pic pappy... what is it?

This trail turned this deep in 1 hour. It was all the way up to the fenders
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/92304546.jpg

[Robin Hood]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Well ...ya''ll can have that weather !! :p lol
Mud SUCKS!
FORGET THAT!:huh
I had HORRIBLE shots in the mudfest . It was cold and I got alot of blur shots.
We had flash floods,blizzards,ice and 60MPH winds on the way home.
Water so deep that for the 1st time in WORCS histroy, they had to cancel a race.Not the typical for AZ this time of year. lol
The kids would have NEVER made it to just the holeshot :(
It was pretty bad out there and I cant even imagine how many motors are now toast.
I think literally like half the riders didnt make it !:eek2:
Not sure on the pic pappy... what is it?

This trail turned this deep in 1 hour. It was all the way up to the fenders
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/92304546.jpg


MMMM! Yummy! :p

[Fred55]

Here are some pictures I took while in Greece this past month.

Shot overlooking Athens and the Aegean Sea
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/10-13-08088.jpg

The Parthenon in Greece
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/10-13-08072.jpg

1896 Olympic Stadium- First Modern Olympics
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/10-13-08024.jpg

Random Sunsets on the Aegean
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-11-08islands085.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-11-08islands080.jpg

Shots while touring the Greek Islands on a day cruise of the Aegean
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-11-08islands057.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-11-08islands015.jpg

Here is a picture of the temple at Delphi....aka the Oracle..
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-9-08064.jpg

Here is the starting line and track at the very FIRST ancient Olympic Stadium
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-10-08069.jpg

Here is a shot of Mount Olympus
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-8-08027.jpg

Finally a picture from a monastery in Meteora
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x127/WiMX21/1-8-08076.jpg

[elmer91]

i really like the one of the ship, looks really cool.

here are some i took of my quad the other day with my brothers nikon D80.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/DSC_5747-1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/DSC_5754.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/elmer091/DSC_5757.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I like the ship too-VERY NICE!:cool:

[my88r]

good pics guys:macho

[Pappy]

the ship shot is really nice!


today was shooting the new prowler in its intended enviroment
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2240853796_867ed2d5e0_o.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

damn pappy that pic is awesome. what lens was used?

[mikeB]

Took a pick of my bud Ruby Soho/Joe today with his Freshly Rebuilt 440!

[WhiteYFZ]

two shots from today
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0634.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0629-2.jpg

[trx400EXtreme]

^^thats cool^^ i think fish eye shots look awesome.

[WhiteYFZ]

leave some feedback, questions and comments are always good
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0572.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0574.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0586.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0587.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/tomespophoto/IMG_0594.jpg

[trx400EXtreme]

i thought this one turned out pretty cool.

[QuadJunkies]

Anyone ever tried one of these?
http://www.cameraarmor.us/
I need to invest in some good coverage for my new camera, I totally wasted my old camera last wk end :( The rain gear I was using was NOT that impressive and a PITA to work with ...


WhiteYFZ-
Im diggin the 1st one . I love the circular effect.

[QuadJunkies]

I see some issues I had with this shot, but I still like it .Im diggin her eyes.
This is my freind Kali. She took 2nd place on her DVX this past wk end at WORCS.
http://www.pbase.com/image/92407758/original.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I liked this area on the track .I had the best photo results there all wk end.
http://www.pbase.com/image/92316309/original.jpg

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Anyone ever tried one of these?
http://www.cameraarmor.us/
I need to invest in some good coverage for my new camera, I totally wasted my old camera last wk end :( The rain gear I was using was NOT that impressive and a PITA to work with ...


WhiteYFZ-
Im diggin the 1st one . I love the circular effect.

thanks QJ, i never tried them but they looks pretty cool. I dont know if that piece that goes on the lens would fit on all lens' tho. they have it on the kit lens..

espo

[QuadJunkies]

Im going to be doing a little reading up on it and also research some good rain gear. I may give them a buzz...
I cant afford to go threw another wk end like last wk .:ermm:

[WhiteYFZ]

if or when u do get one lmk how they are..

idk if ur on here already buy check out http://photography-on-the.net/forum/usercp.php

its a good site

[QuadJunkies]

Thanks , Ill check it out. I dont think Im a member there. I am on two sites ,but i dont think that one. I have so little time lately to read up on things its kinda fustrating.
Im going to have a little time this next week so Ill do some reading .
I think Im finally going to take some time to get my shoulder looked at. I can hardly steer my quad to go shoot pics this past race :mad:

[400exBro]

For all the Canon users out there, what flash unit do you recommend getting?

I am leaning towards the Canon 580EXII speedlite unit, or do you think that the 430EX is better?

thanks for the help

[ravage3000]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Anyone ever tried one of these?
http://www.cameraarmor.us/
I need to invest in some good coverage for my new camera, I totally wasted my old camera last wk end :( The rain gear I was using was NOT that impressive and a PITA to work with ...
QJ,

What rain gear were you using ? I've been using the Kata E-702 with the E-704 Sleeve Kit (2 Sleeves).
http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=229&perentId=4&ProdLine=4
I haven't used it in any heavy or even moderate rain but in the light stuff it has worked great.. other than fogging.. but still work's great !

I'm not sold on that Camera Armor. I think your just gonna spend more time trying to hit the button's. And if it's not a tight fit it's going to constantly rub and leave wear mark's, so there goes your re-sale.

Mark

[ravage3000]

Originally posted by 400exBro
For all the Canon users out there, what flash unit do you recommend getting?

I am leaning towards the Canon 580EXII speedlite unit, or do you think that the 430EX is better?

thanks for the help
400exBro,

I think it depends on how much you want to spend. The 580EXII is definitely better. Faster, weather-sealing, can be used as your primary slave and on and on.
I'm using the 430EX and it work's great. Would definitely recommend it. And cheaper !

Mark

[400exBro]

Well if the 580 is that much better I don't mind spending the extra cash, but then again i wouldn't mind some other lenses.

I do a lot of outdoor shooting, so I am not sure if the 580 would have an advantage over the 430.

[ravage3000]

I don't think it's that much better.. but don't hold me to it ! I've never used one. The money you save could certainly be put towards some good glass.

Mark

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by 400exBro
For all the Canon users out there, what flash unit do you recommend getting?

I am leaning towards the Canon 580EXII speedlite unit, or do you think that the 430EX is better?

thanks for the help

from what i heard the 580 is alot better but if your not going to be using it on camera and wirelessly then i wouldnt even bother with a canon flash.. sure there good for ettl if your using on camera but if your using wirelss with pocket wizards, i would just pick up a vivitar 285HV for 89 bucks at Bhphoto.com .. i use it on camera also, it works fine, just a bit bulky. I deff wanna get a 580 in the future to have as a good on camera flash tho


espo

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by 400exBro
For all the Canon users out there, what flash unit do you recommend getting?

I am leaning towards the Canon 580EXII speedlite unit, or do you think that the 430EX is better?

thanks for the help
I agree with the others, but have you got some good glass yet?
You can get a 580ex(I have it ) and bought it the same time when I bought my sport lense.They have come down a little in price and you can pick one up for about 360.00 before shipping.
If you can plurge, get the 580ex. The 430ex is rated well also.



As far as the rain gear I used ,it was this

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/444650055.htm

innexpensive,disposable, but combersome and I felt it was a real PITA to work with . I need something that works better .

[QuadJunkies]

I have some new photos to add to the thread Ill post up shortly, but I had a question for you lap top users...

I just started uploading photos to my lap, and I noticed while working on some race coverrage today that the colors are WAAAYY different on my lap vs. my home computer???
They appear deeper in contrast on my home computer but look great on my lap... if I was to edit any of the color, I get the opposite effect:confused:
Is there a way to correct this on my lap? I think my home computer is more true to color than the laptop is right now.
Does it have something to do with lap screen being a dif. kind of material maybe?

[elmer91]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I have some new photos to add to the thread Ill post up shortly, but I had a question for you lap top users...

I just started uploading photos to my lap, and I noticed while working on some race coverrage today that the colors are WAAAYY different on my lap vs. my home computer???
They appear deeper in contrast on my home computer but look great on my lap... if I was to edit any of the color, I get the opposite effect:confused:
Is there a way to correct this on my lap? I think my home computer is more true to color than the laptop is right now.
Does it have something to do with lap screen being a dif. kind of material maybe?

I have noticed a big difference between a Monitor (not plasma or flat), and a laptop, and flat screens. they show the colors better, and are more vibrant. and the screen brand does play a deal in this ( i dont think it is a real big one) i will check on my bro's laptop to see how to change this. i personally like having the more vibrant colors, instead of the other, it made a good pic i had look very dark and horrible.

[Pappy]

my laptop blows as far as colors. i refuse to make any corrections until i get them home and look them over on my flatscreen. i forget the name of the calibrating program, but it made a world of difference on my home pc. i checked out harlens dell the other day and it has a much better screen

this shot is good, and it will look better to m one i get home and see it:p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2311011297_f8c3570c2e_b.jpg

[04TRX400EX]

Pappy -

What are using to shoot these amazing pictures? I have looked through most of this huge thread and did not come across a post where you mentioned what you use.

I would love to get more into photography and get a nice camera and lens but am not sure where to start.

[QuadJunkies]

From here on out traveling, many of my photos will be done"on the fly" via my laptop :ermm:
This photo on my lap appears very underexposed on my lap, but I am pleased with the effect it has from my home computer.
I have the ole box style screen on my home computer,not a flat screen still .
My lap is a new Dell inspiron.
Heres a few photos from last wk end I posted in another topic.
All done with no flash! :)
These are probably some of my best bike shots in awhile .

Pappy, Im diggin that dark soil and the blue plastic,makes some nice colors! :)

http://www.pbase.com/image/93688883/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93688892/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93688902/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93688900/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93688905/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93688975/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93689321/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93689331/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/93689394/original.jpg

Im not sure what it is I like about this one, maybe its the eye thing.:p
http://www.pbase.com/image/93689688/original.jpg
I havent got to shoot a photo of my hubby racing in a long time so this is a keeper :)
http://www.pbase.com/image/93689745/original.jpg

[CannondaleRider]

Tina, your pictures are always so great. I'm glad i'm able to be your subject for pictures every once in awhile, lol.

Hope Havasu isn't so bright this year....that sand kinda sucks for pictures, huh?

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by CannondaleRider
Tina, your pictures are always so great. I'm glad i'm able to be your subject for pictures every once in awhile, lol.

Hope Havasu isn't so bright this year....that sand kinda sucks for pictures, huh?
Thanks :)
Yes, last year was a toughy for photos.
All the river rock flying in the holeshot was kinda scary on my equipment too!:eek2: :p
lol

[Pappy]

Originally posted by 04TRX400EX
Pappy -

What are using to shoot these amazing pictures? I have looked through most of this huge thread and did not come across a post where you mentioned what you use.

I would love to get more into photography and get a nice camera and lens but am not sure where to start.

I shoot all Nikon gear

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2313206219_9e8bb2cf24_o.jpg

[ravage3000]

Well here's a few shots from yesterday.. a small session with Charlie for Snowcross this weekend. Also a great chance to try out the new camera for the first time in some motorsports !

We started out with normal practice..
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262803079_PeUDE-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262803866_v6v6t-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262804855_t9BdR-L.jpg

Unfortunately, he broke his poor ol' Cat. So he borrowed his buddies sled for a few laps while he worked on the Cat.
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263083359_zfz26-L.jpg

After a few laps he got the urge to do some modeling, all in good fun !
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262853716_jyv7E-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262854526_3DD9C-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262855238_2SZgJ-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262855950_9sKC7-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262856933_8sFti-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/262857712_vhmcm-L.jpg

After some grueling poses he decided to do some starts and a few more laps..
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263084108_8z4ju-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263084900_EKoLJ-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263085702_Ck5Z6-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263086272_PmWgW-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263087036_s3jnX-L.jpg
http://markgoodwinphotography.smugmug.com/photos/263087526_PQCRz-L.jpg

Any critisism or anything is more then welcome !


Mark