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rfortson · 01-17-2007, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by foxglove

Nice series! That's a very interesting blur in the cups at the water station in the second one. Did you have SR on? The TV camera in the middle of mob in number 3 gave me a chuckle. Can you do anything about the blown-out orange capes on the cops in the background? They're a little distracting, otherwise, it's a nice capture of the herd crossing the line. The foreshortening of the long lens really adds to the claustrophobic feel.

I can't imagine running that distance. And I used to not bat an eye at 80 km bike races! Mind you, I never was much of a runner - give me a bike, or xc skis, and watch me go, but running? Ugh. You caught some appropriately exhausted faces, there, good going. Whew, I think I'll go lie down for a bit...

Julie

Thanks for the comments. On the pan, yeah, I had SR on. I always forget to turn it off, because then I forget to turn it back on!

I never noticed the orange capes until you mentioned it. They are pretty garish, aren't they? I suppose I could selectively mute them but that would require something akin to work. :O I pumped up the saturation and contrast on all the shots since it was such a dull, gray day.

One thing about taking shots like this. I can see dozens of things I'd do different the next time, as long as I remember.

Thanks again for the comments/suggestions.

01-17-2007, 02:47 PM	#7
rfortson Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Gallery Photos: 3 Posts: 1,045	Originally Posted by foxglove Nice series! That's a very interesting blur in the cups at the water station in the second one. Did you have SR on? The TV camera in the middle of mob in number 3 gave me a chuckle. Can you do anything about the blown-out orange capes on the cops in the background? They're a little distracting, otherwise, it's a nice capture of the herd crossing the line. The foreshortening of the long lens really adds to the claustrophobic feel. I can't imagine running that distance. And I used to not bat an eye at 80 km bike races! Mind you, I never was much of a runner - give me a bike, or xc skis, and watch me go, but running? Ugh. You caught some appropriately exhausted faces, there, good going. Whew, I think I'll go lie down for a bit... Julie Thanks for the comments. On the pan, yeah, I had SR on. I always forget to turn it off, because then I forget to turn it back on! I never noticed the orange capes until you mentioned it. They are pretty garish, aren't they? I suppose I could selectively mute them but that would require something akin to work. :O I pumped up the saturation and contrast on all the shots since it was such a dull, gray day. One thing about taking shots like this. I can see dozens of things I'd do different the next time, as long as I remember. Thanks again for the comments/suggestions. __________________ Russ (in) Houston My Flickr gallery My Pentax Photogallery Even bad photography can be fun!