first moto shoot. (dial up warning)

[nelly3164]

this is my first attempt at moto shooting, i am pleased with the results. (dial up warning!)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/nelly3164/bike1.jpg?t=1170593136.


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/nelly3164/bike2.jpg?t=1170593400.


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/nelly3164/bike3.jpg?t=1170593500.


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/nelly3164/jump1.jpg?t=1170593611.


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/nelly3164/quad2.jpg?t=1170593835.


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/nelly3164/quad1.jpg?t=1170593750.

[antonroland]

All nice and competent snaps but nothing that grabs the attention:shrug: The framing is mostly adequate and the exposures are good but no stunners

Sorry:shrug:

Try to get some shots from the front and if possible where the rider makes eye contact.

Also try some unusual angles...

[antonroland]

Also you can use slower shutter speeds to show movement because just about all your shots are frozen by a fast shutter.

Your last quad pic is nearly there in terms of shutter speed:thumbs:

Keep trying!!

[nelly3164]

thanks for the input guys, luckily this is only 15 mins from my house and it happens every weekend, saturday and sunday, so i can get a lot of practice.

[Brassneck]

These look really clear and kept well in focus where abouts is it as it looks like the kind of place i am intrerested in.
It's motorsport so it pushes all the right buttons for me.
Cheers

[nelly3164]

hi brassneck, its a place called flappits in Denholme which is about 8 miles outside bradford, some famous people go there including dougie lampkin who lives at ilkley. Neil

[CarlOgden]

Try 1/320 to 1/500 to see if that gives you more wheel blur.

Cheers,
Carl.

[nelly3164]

thanks carl, i took most of them on auto i think in sports mode, but will try manual settings next time.(weather permitting!.)

[antonroland]

Hi there

Have a look at Dod's thread in this same category - transport (Today's selection I think it is)

Try to achieve this and you will do well.

I'm sure he will give you some pointers as to his technique...:thumbs:

[neonpollen]

Looks an interesting place, Brassneck do you fancy a trip over there ?

[EOS_JD]

With Auto mode the camera usually sets a higher ISO and trys to get the fastest shutter speed (I think)

What lens are you using? Use the Tv mode and select the approprite shutter speed for the shot you want. Start with as low an ISO as you can (depends on the light available). The camera will select an appropriate apperture to get that shutter speed. If the apperture flashes it means the camera can't set the apperture to the shutter speed you want as there is not enough light. Up the ISO till you get the apperture.

You can dial the shutter speed up and down to suit a particular shot or to practice to see what works for you. the Av/Tv semi-automatic modes allow far more creativity than the Auto modes. No real point to buying an SLR just to use in Auto. Your photography will improve with practice.

Most of my shots are in Av mode as I want to control depth of field.

Cheers
Jim

[dod]

Try 1/320 to 1/500 to see if that gives you more wheel blur.
Yep, personally I prefer Tv mode or full manual, 1/400 or 1/500. Normally partial or centre weighted metering if it's on Tv mode to make the camera concentrate on exposing for the rider rather than the sky (I'll happily let the sky blow out if needs be). For manual I'll usually take a reading from grass at the edge of the track somewhere. Like EOS_JD says if you're having issues in getting a wide enough aperture just bump up the ISO, I usually start about 400 nowadays just to save the hassle of having to do it if it gets dull.

Side note, what's the trials guy doing without a lid on? If that's organised practice I'd be a bit worried about the H&S side of things.

[nelly3164]

Yep, personally I prefer Tv mode or full manual, 1/400 or 1/500. Normally partial or centre weighted metering if it's on Tv mode to make the camera concentrate on exposing for the rider rather than the sky (I'll happily let the sky blow out if needs be). For manual I'll usually take a reading from grass at the edge of the track somewhere. Like EOS_JD says if you're having issues in getting a wide enough aperture just bump up the ISO, I usually start about 400 nowadays just to save the hassle of having to do it if it gets dull.

Side note, what's the trials guy doing without a lid on? If that's organised practice I'd be a bit worried about the H&S side of things.

thanks for all the info guys. it is not organised as such its just a massive place where everybody goes from aged 5 to 50 with bikes, quads 4x4s etc. it is policed and 99% of people that go there abide by the rules, it is just 1 or 2 that dont follow good safety practice by not wearing a helmet. but please dont let this put anybody off visiting because on a good day it gets really full but there is still plenty of space for everybody whether young or not, and everybody enjoys themselves, then down to the burger vans for burger and a coke. and to get ex champions like dougie lampkin practising there it cant be that bad because i dont think he would like to be associated with anything that is not up to scratch.

[busterboy]

hi brassneck, its a place called flappits in Denholme which is about 8 miles outside bradford, some famous people go there including dougie lampkin who lives at ilkley. Neil

Neil.

If I were to nitpick, Dougie actually originates from Silsden where he grew up with father Martin (ex world champ) and now lives in the IOM although he does indeed visit this location...;)

Back to the venue I have been here hundreds of times both riding bikes on a weekend and with work, Hence the stone quarry..:)

Bacon butties are lovely too for anyone wanting a bite to eat..:nuts:

Back to your shots Neil, As quoted put your camera in TV mode and get the shutter down to 250 or 320/400, You have to strike a balance between ultra sharp and getting the shot to show the action (which yours don't):(
Having said all this the trials bikes are often static with riders balancing in the sections..:D

[nelly3164]

thanks for that busterboy, if you are ever up there with your bike let me know, armed with your photo knowledge and bike i could maybe get some "proper" shots.:D . Neil