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Hi, I uploaded this yesterday as part of a reportage but it didn't prove to be very popular. So I am putting it up separately as it is my favourite from the many pics I took at the family day in Fontwell at the weekend. It almost looks like the jockey is on his mobile phone (when viewed large)!
I would really appreciate and C&C's as this is the first time I have really attempted this kind of shot. Please view large if you have time.
Cheers, Raife
PS - I love the tog in the background missing the action
| Camera: | Nikon D300  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | 70-200 |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Title: | Giddy up |
| Username: | 
Serkta |
| Uploaded: | 28 May 2008 - 3:25 PM |
| Tags: | Sports / action |
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Great action shot... well done 
This deserves many more votes... the detail of the subject is pin sharp.
Good shot and very sharp.
3 points to help you.
1. There is no real feeling of movement as the BG is static. I would suggest a slower shutter speed and pan with the horse. Takes a bit of practise but well worth it.
2. Needs a bit more space on the LH side for the horse to move into.
3. If you have access to photoshop, lighten the jockey's face a tad.
For a first attempt this is excellent. I hope my comments are of help
A great action shot with excellent detail. I agree with lonely_oryx regarding the feeling of movement, panning takes practice but is well worth the effort. As you've said, the tog in the bg is great.
Darren.
Quote: Good shot and very sharp.
3 points to help you.
1. There is no real feeling of movement as the BG is static. I would suggest a slower shutter speed and pan with the horse. Takes a bit of practise but well worth it.
2. Needs a bit more space on the LH side for the horse to move into.
3. If you have access to photoshop, lighten the jockey's face a tad.
For a first attempt this is excellent. I hope my comments are of help
Hi, many thanks for the comments they are really helpful.
1. Having checked the camera data I was in Aperture Priority rather than Shutter Priority hence the over sharp background.
There I was panning away fruitlessly in the wrong mode Doh! Hopefully I might be going back again for Fathers Day so will get another shot at it.
2. This is quite a heavy crop as the background is a bit distracting (mainly due to being too sharp).
3. I will lighten the face and upload another version without cropping.
Cheers, Raife
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