Indoor Track Cycling - Tricky Lighting.

[richpips]

Manchester Velodrome yesterday.

Over 7 hours of taking photos, probably 1000 shots, most of which were rubbish, mostly blurred or oof.

No flash, high Iso.

Quite pleased with these.

Hopefully I get a flash for my birthday.

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[maddog.mark]

I like this set a lot, a good mixture of action and portait / candids. It must have been difficult lighting so I think you did very well. Off to have a look at your Flickr stream now.

 

[richpips]

Thanks Mark.

 

[nigelcampbell]

Good shots - I was there yesterday too, though not shooting.
It was a good afternoon - even though freeride mtb is more my cup of tea.

FYI on your website in the skills section you mention the following:
Skills, include, climbing, descending, breaking - I can usually handle the breaking on my own, did you mean braking?

 

[richpips]

LOL, and I thought I could spell.

I haven't managed to break anyone yet.

 

[Chillimonster]

Nice shots. I like the more 'abstract' shots you have (helmets etc).

I keep meaning to go sown to the Velodrome, being as its only 15 mins from my house. What are the restrictions on photography like? Are there any?

Chris

 

[richpips]

What are the restrictions on photography like? Are there any?

Hi Chris, when the champs are on there are certain areas you can't get without a pass.

But I had no pass yesterday, and could touch the riders.

I did get told off once for resting my camera on the rail, only once though

 

[tarmac_chaser]

Some good shots there Rich. The indoor light in these places is always bad

Fast primes and/or flash are the way to go. Flash is more sucessful if you are privileged enough to be inside the corners!

 

[P-E]

Very nice selection of shots.

 

[richpips]

Flash is more sucessful if you are privileged enough to be inside the corners!

I'm going to try and get a pass for next time.

 

[Bluesman graham]

Nice set of pics Rich. More a MTB XC myself but would love to try track Cycling shots. Are there regular meets at the Velodrome?, as it's not far from me!. Kind regards Graham.

 

[richpips]

Thanks Graham.

Next one is on Novemeber 15th, but afaik it's sold out.

See below for details for forthcoming meets.

http://www.manchestervelodrome.com/

Though the velodrome is used by clubs regularly, so I guess you could go most times and get some shots.

 

[Fixedwheelnut]

Great set on your Flickr page, especially the 'reflection' one, that's excellent.

 

[pacef8]

Sorry but that pudding on bradley's head has gotta go.
Its from retrobike secondhand.

http://www.cyclingrevolution.com/content/en/default_gb.aspx

 

[CT]

Nice set - takes me back a bit. I'm loving the pose of the leading rider in No5, you've caught a real explosion of effort there, I'd think about a crop concentrating on him -assuming you have the room to do it of course.

 

[richpips]

Thanks for your comments.

I'm looking forward my next visit on Saturday.

 

[photon]

Very interesting to see what didn't make it here from flickr e.g. Faces and Madison.

I'm glad you don't yet have a flash (take that as a compliment!).