Josh Brookes Cadwell Park BSB

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Made a late decision the previous evening to go to Cadwell Park for BSB qualifying on the Saturday. Pleased I did, first time visitor and really enjoyed the day, great circuit and some cracking weather helped.
A few shots of the double winner. As always any comments welcome.
Neil.
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787A1787 Josh Brookes Milwaukee Yamaha Cadwell Park BSB by nb100, on Flickr
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787A1815 Josh Brookes Milwaukee Yamaha Cadwell Park BSB by nb100, on Flickr
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787A1906 Josh Brookes Milwaukee Yamaha Cadwell Park BSB by nb100, on Flickr
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787A1268 Josh Brookes Milwaukee Yamaha Cadwell Park BSB by nb100, on Flickr
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787A1180 Josh Brookes Milwaukee Yamaha Cadwell Park BSB by nb100, on Flickr
 
Super set, great detail. What sort of lens were these shot on? Thanks
 
A super set, some great different shots and a good variety - great colours and a great sense of action

I would possibly try to blur the background a little in the last jump shot (head on) as I find the crowds etc a little distracting - he doesn't "pop" out the photo like the other shots...
 
PINNACLE said:
Wicked photos and just love the jump ones
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thanks Martin, Brookes was easily the best jumper.

arthurbikemad said:
I think brooks could have topped Johnny over the jump! Great pics!
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Cheers Arthur.
andyred said:
A super set, some great different shots and a good variety - great colours and a great sense of action

I would possibly try to blur the background a little in the last jump shot (head on) as I find the crowds etc a little distracting - he doesn't "pop" out the photo like the other shots...
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Thanks Andy, i did use a wide aperture to try and make the spectators as out of focus as possible, but i take your point. Might try and blur them further still in pp.
 
Graphix501 said:
Some great angles as always Neil, I think you may have gone a little ott on the sharpening though (well at least to my eye). Background in the last one is looking especially odd with sharp spectator knees and Gaussian faces :confused: sorry trying to be constructive :)
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Thanks Jonny,

Never really know how much sharpening to add and my approach isn't very scientific, its something I should read up on. In the last shot I tried to add extra blur to the spectators but it does look a little odd on peoples limbs !
 
Neil. said:
Thanks Jonny,

Never really know how much sharpening to add and my approach isn't very scientific, its something I should read up on. In the last shot I tried to add extra blur to the spectators but it does look a little odd on peoples limbs !
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If you wanna add blur accurately you'll need to mask from the crest of the hill up without Brooke's and the lights/pa... You can do it using the brush tools but getting right in there with the polygonal lasso will do a better job. Lol welcome to the b******t I have to go through every time hahaha ;-)
 
Graphix501 said:
If you wanna add blur accurately you'll need to mask from the crest of the hill up without Brooke's and the lights/pa... You can do it using the brush tools but getting right in there with the polygonal lasso will do a better job. Lol welcome to the b******t I have to go through every time hahaha ;-)
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Cheers I tend to do basic adjustments in Apples Aperture, it not sophisticated enough to do masks. It might be time I had another look at lightroom which seems to rate highly, but not sure if you can do masks with that either ?
 
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Neil. said:
Cheers I tend to do basic adjustments in Apples Aperture, it not sophisticated enough to do masks. It might be time I had another look at lightroom which seems to rate highly, but not sure if you can do masks with that either ?
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Ahhh I see... Pretty sure Lightroom will let you mask but not sure if you have to paint them in or not rather than lasso :-/ I stick to photoshop as Lightroom all seems a bit alien to me with it's workflow system
 
love number 1 and 4 but a great set. I was there to on saturday but my photos are not to your standard
 
Some nice shots of them coming over the mountain. That track always scared the #%#$ out of me, particularly that bit.

Was a good second race.
 
Quality set Neil I know where most of these were taken due to my one visit to The Mountain but where did you shoot 4 which is my pick of the bunch I have an idea but if its where I am thinking that's one monster crop.

How were the crowds re getting a good spot on a BSB weekend ?

When did you get the 2.8 ?
 
kevstar said:
love number 1 and 4 but a great set. I was there to on saturday but my photos are not to your standard
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Thanks Kev, we picked a glorious day weather wise.
As for the standard, I come away with plenty of failures but it's trying to get the good shots that keeps me going.

Great Photos 3 & 4 for me[/QUOTE]

Thanks Chris.
jondc said:
Some nice shots of them coming over the mountain. That track always scared the #%#$ out of me, particularly that bit.

Was a good second race.
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Thanks Jonathan, i enjoyed the races on TV.
Boldonian said:
Fantastic set there. #3 looks very scary !
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Cheers, I think those guys don't scare easily though.

GAZA62 said:
Quality set Neil I know where most of these were taken due to my one visit to The Mountain but where did you shoot 4 which is my pick of the bunch I have an idea but if its where I am thinking that's one monster crop.

How were the crowds re getting a good spot on a BSB weekend ?

When did you get the 2.8 ?
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Thanks Gary, #4 was taken as they exit the right hander after Coppice heading towards Charlies. It is a fair size crop, I've got some similar shots as I liked the light on the bikes and a dark background.

The 70-200mm 2.8 is what I usually use at Brands when not using the 400, had it for ages !
 
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Lovely work with 5 the outstanding shot for me!
 
Some really good images there, particularly 3 and 5. That mountain section is scary, its amazing how much "air time" he's getting.
 
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