Greyhound Racing

[ranarama]

Taking pictures of greyhound racing was a first for me and I'm quite pleased with what I got, particularly as I never photograph sports. I had a good opportunity as I had a meeting at Crayford Stadium through work and thought I would take my kit along. All were taken at f2.8 ISO 400 (I think) and 1/500 on my 70-200. I only took photos of two races but I'd like to have experimented more with slower shutter speeds to sideways blur the background. Something for another time maybe. Anyway, C&C is appreciated.

http://www.neilsampson.co.uk/images/20080328205031_shes%20some%20class%20at%20crayford-1-3.jpg


http://www.neilsampson.co.uk/images/20080327001029_shes%20some%20class%20at%20crayford-1.jpg


http://www.neilsampson.co.uk/images/20080326111634_pishiobury%20pingu%20v%20robins%20t opaz-1.jpg

EDIT - excuse the tags on the pics, I've taken them straight off my website and as a matter of routine I put them on for copyright protection as well as advertising. I know some people don't like it.

[Trev Rich]

no.3 is fantastic!!
and dont worry about the tag.. it doesnt intrude on the image.. (which it should do when detering right clickers)

[Dark Star]

I agree with Trev - #3 is the dog's...well you know what I mean!

#1 & #2 are good but #3 captures the speed and excitement perfectly!

[Joe T]

First two arent doing much for me, but the third is good!

[ranarama]

Thanks for the comments and I agree the third stands out. Not sure what happened with the eyes on trap 5 though, he looks a bit posessed at the back. I suppose I just put the others up as they were sharp without too much distraction. I think a head on shot coming down the straight would work quite well but I couldn't get to a position that I could do it from. I think I'd need to slap on the 2x converter too.

[sowen6]

Also quite like the third, its the image that shot into my head when I read the description, top shot!! :-)

[frankee]

I like the 1st image!

[Ally]

Good job :) I would be tempted to get in alot tighter and really show the power of the dogs and the detail in the legs.

[Rockshifter]

No 3 for me - or should that be a 3 & 1 forecast !
Excellent shots.
I've a mind to try a little greyhound snapping myself.
You've inspired me.

[Matt Sayle]

I like 3!

[Techno-Geek]

As from May, i am going to start looking for a greyhound :)

[dogfan]

my post is obselete now.