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HIMUPNORTH
14-04-2008, 20:36
Thought i would limit myself to one position and one lens to try to capture as many of the riders at the first round of the Scottish Downhill Association's first race of the year as I could (so many ask do I have a photo of them and invariably I don't :lol:). I lasted through practice and first runs but went for coffee and food for second runs (need buns).

Anyway it was a good exercise if a little tiring. Hardest thing was staying mentally active as it is surprising how you can switch off and have taken half or dozen duffers before you realise it!

All 447 succesful shots were shot manual exposure and manual off camera flash (although some were out of range of flash as will become clear).

#1 There was great light early on but really difficult to get the brighter riders right. Great when you did..
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/1.jpg

#2
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/2.jpg

#3 What's he up to then?
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/4.jpg

#4 Naw! Stay on yer bike!
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/5.jpg

#5
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/6.jpg

#6 Then the light went flat
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/7.jpg

#7 My boy! Good to see him, always, even better when he's flying
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/8.jpg
HIMUPNORTH
14-04-2008, 20:39
#8
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/9.jpg

#9
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/10.jpg

#10
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/11.jpg

#11 Some did not reach my corner.....
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/12.jpg

#12
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/13.jpg


#13 Ouch!
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/dunkeld/14.jpg
Iain MacIntosh
14-04-2008, 20:41
Lovely work with the exposure and flash Gary, 1st one is so sweet on the exposure. 8's a belter :thumbs:

What spread/zoom on the flash did you use?

Iain
dod
14-04-2008, 20:45
great shots, especially the first :)

Looks like 13 was unlucky for him :eek:
dseered
14-04-2008, 20:46
They look fantastic, #13 looks like a collar bone ! I too really like #8 !
HIMUPNORTH
14-04-2008, 20:47
Lovely work with the exposure and flash Gary, 1st one is so sweet on the exposure. 8's a belter :thumbs:

What spread/zoom on the flash did you use?

Iain

Cheers Iain

Set to 24mm on the flash.

:thumbs:
CarlOgden
14-04-2008, 21:05
Superb set of shot!

I'd love to go to a MTB DH race and photo it!

Carl.
Venomator
14-04-2008, 21:28
Great line up of images Gary ... :thumbs: ... and seems to be a good spot too ... :D



And the lens was ... :suspect: ... or have I missed something ... again ... :shrug:





:p
Benroy
14-04-2008, 21:30
Fantastic set and I agree that no 8 is a belter :thumbs:

Where was this staged?
HIMUPNORTH
14-04-2008, 21:39
And the lens was ... :suspect: ... or have I missed something ... again ... :shrug:


Yeah, the EXIF data! :lol:

It was the 300mm weapon which attracted more comment than the racing. :lol:



Where was this staged?

At Dunkeld just north of Perth. Next round Fort Bill
for the most feared and loved track in the UK - which will seem rather vanilla after this track which delivered more people to Perth Hospital than the finish line. I counted one each of broken, arm, wrist and elbow. Neck & kidney damage and untold retirements through mechanical destruction.

Greg finished his best ever with a third on his last run!
macky799
14-04-2008, 22:04
Yeah, the EXIF data! :lol:

It was the 300mm weapon which attracted more comment than the racing. :lol:




At Dunkeld just north of Perth. Next round Fort Bill
for the most feared and loved track in the UK - which will seem rather vanilla after this track which delivered more people to Perth Hospital than the finish line. I counted one each of broken, arm, wrist and elbow. Neck & kidney damage and untold retirements through mechanical destruction.

Greg finished his best ever with a third on his last run!

Congrats on the 3rd place, didnt know they were racing up there or i would have popped up. Its only 20 mins up the road for me :'(
Diego Garcia
15-04-2008, 06:37
Quality work.
EdinburghGary
15-04-2008, 06:48
Great images. The guy taking the tumble in the last - he ok? Looks sore!
HIMUPNORTH
16-04-2008, 13:30
Gary - He managed to get back on his bike but I never heard if he managed his second run.