Originally posted by barondla Going to a few of the Tour Of Missouri stages this week. Will take the camera equipment ( K10D, K20D, many lenses) for serious shooting. Did this last year and the shots were okay but most didn't knock me out.
The pro bikers are moving at incredible speed. You have just a few seconds to shoot the whole peloton. The final stage will have them do 6 or 7 laps for the win. This is still very little "shooting time". Anyone have any tips on shooting this kind of stuff? Don't get much chance to practice.
thanks
barondla
Barondla: I am a former racer, who did more than a few shots! The suggestions given are sound, no question. I also did some shoots that were a little "outside the box". Some were good enough to be published - one in a newspaper, another in Ontario Cycling Association's mag. A lot depends on accessibility and your situation, including if you had credentials, etc...
I'll try to post some images later on. Just have to find them...
Regards,
Marc