Join Now
Join ePHOTOzine, the friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more for free!
- View Large
Upgrade to e2 to view large
Upgrade to e2 membership to see a large version of this photo. - Comments
-
This was taken at Oulton Park during the BTCC meeting on 5th June 2011. The first time I've used fully manual settings on my Canon 30D, any feedback or comments would be welcome!
I was aiming for a sense of speed and motion while maintaining sharpness on the car.
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 30D |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Focal Length: | 72mm |
| Aperture: | f/7.1 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/200sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 160 |
| Exposure Mode: | Manual |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | Alex MacDowall at Druids |
| Username: | 
baileysmith |
| Uploaded: | 7 Jun 2011 - 10:48 AM |
| Tags: | Btcc, Chevrolet, Motor racing, Oulton park, Racing, Sport, Sports / action |
| VS Mode Rating |
100 (0% won) These stats show the percentage of wins and the rating score that your photo has achieved. You can go to the VS Mode by clicking on this icon. Signup to e2Signup to e2 to see which photo this has won or lost against in the vs mode |
| Votes: | Voting Disabled |
 | Critique Wanted |
| Modifications Welcome (Upload a Modification) |
Comments
This is really good as I think you have captured the speed of the car well. I would just crop some from the bottom to lose the srtip of grass. You could consider leaving a bit more space in front for the car to move into.
Welcome to epz btw and a great start.
Phil
Maybe also straighten the image, though this will look less dynamic.
Also as the background has a brightish red area top right i'd either dodge/burn this down in intensity and then further blur the background as its detail is too recognisable. Or i'd crop from the top to lose it completly.
Also you can allow modifications, so that we can upload mods sometimes.
Thanks for the feedback, it's all much appreciated, I'll have a play and re-post!
JackAllTog, dodge/burn might need a bit of research - can I do that through Photoshop??
Yep, dodge/burn darkens or lightens parts of the picture, the term comes from the old film processing days i think.
Well you've achieved what you set out to do and produced a great image. I agree with the comments above and can only add that you could straighten the image and try a letterbox crop.
Darren.
I've uploaded a mod. in which I've gone for a crop from the LHS and the bottom and as Stuart suggested, I've dodged the red thing. (I think it's a marshal.)
I didn't straighten it.
I don't think it needs anything else.
Bren.
Edit; I think I should have dodged it a bit more, partially desaturated it even.
Hi Matt,
Quote: I was aiming for a sense of speed and motion while maintaining sharpness on the car.
And a fine job you've done of it too.
The only thing you need now is to do the same thing in a less static environment, try on a corner instead or the start line when wheels are spinning.
DaVeS
A good snap shot with a certain movement, for my taste, it doesn't do it for me. Possible improvements could be taking the shot earlier or later with a higher or lower pov. play with shutter speeds and or aperture. Stretch the 'rules' a bit then break them - review your failures and near misses and improve your abilities, maybe develop a style that is you. Don't give up, think how you image might be used before you shoot it.
Add a Comment
ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.
Related Content
Join Our Free Newsletter
Awards
Current Competitions
Olympus 'Portraiture' Competition - Win £1000 Worth Of Gear!
30th April 2013 - 31st May 2013
This month, to celebrate the launch of Olympus' new micro site Olympus Image Space, Olympus are giving you the chance to win £1000 worth of Olympus gear!...
Featured e2 Photo
May's Photo Month
Check out ePHOTOzine's inspirational photo month calendar! Each day click on a window to unveil new photography tips, treats and techniques.
