Feedback Requested - DPChallenge Forums

04/12/2004 07:54:05 PM · #1

I am seriously getting into Motocross photography and I would love some feedback on the shots from this past weekend. 4/10 Motocross Pics

Also, if anyone knows the legality of selling these on the open market, not just to the rider, I would love to hear about that as well. My thought is that since you cannot see the actual face on most of the shots, it's ok to sell them without permission...

Thanks in advance!

Jovi

Sony DSC-F717

04/12/2004 08:06:02 PM · #2

I think the shots are great... i'm think there shouldn't be a problem selling them on the open market. Keep up the good work!

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

04/12/2004 10:48:45 PM · #3

Thanks a lot Jose! I appreciate the feedback :-)

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/12/2004 10:50:59 PM · #4

Great shots! What lens did you use?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/12/2004 10:54:17 PM · #5

Thanks Rooster! I used the Canon 100-400mm.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

04/12/2004 11:03:16 PM · #6

Tina, the shots are fantastic. Almost uniformly so!

One thing you might want to note: I did notice in some of the shots that there are dark spots in the sky--perhaps water or dirt on your lens? These would be easy to fix in any case in PS, but just in case you didn't notice them.

Again, fantastic action shots. With my G2 I could only dream of those.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

04/13/2004 12:12:00 AM · #7

Thank you Neil! Yep, I did notice the spots in the sky. I didn't want to process them out on every photo, so I figured I'd wait to take care of that on any orders. I appreciate you pointing that out though! I'd really hate to miss that before printing. :-)

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

04/13/2004 12:27:03 AM · #8

Tina

Very nice work! You have a very good eye for action shots.

I hope you used a large zoom lens and did not actually get that close to the track :)

jimmyn4

Canon EOS-7D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

04/13/2004 12:37:38 AM · #9

Those are some great shots. I think my favorites are the ones where you can see the bike and rider in relation to the ground. I guess it gives a better sense of height. I'm no expert though.

kreybar

Nikon D70

04/13/2004 12:58:41 AM · #10

You Go Girl ! Red Honda is SHARP ! Perhaps what Phil Askey meant when HE said " silky smooth " . These are great ! Maybe I will buy a Canon after all !

garrywhite2

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/13/2004 01:27:09 AM · #11

Great pictures Tina!

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/13/2004 01:31:05 AM · #12

Incredible!!!

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/13/2004 09:23:07 AM · #13

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the feedback... helps to approach these riders and parents with confidence!! :-)

Calvus - I did use a big zoom lens, but the sideline boundaries are actually pretty close to the track, so the majority of those are taken between 100 and 200mm.

Kevin - You would be doing yourself a huge favor to buy a Canon ;-)

#92 is my absolute favorite rider, he pushes all the envelopes and will be a 'I knew him when...' someday. He's a fabulous rider. He's also the subject of my March Free Study shot.

Thanks again!!! :-)

dsray

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

04/13/2004 09:41:49 AM · #14

Generally photo releases are required for identifiable persons and/or property. As the bikes are numbered, they might fall into that category.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/13/2004 10:02:52 AM · #15

well done, and consistantly so...

keep it up.

04/13/2004 10:41:19 AM · #16

Originally posted by dsray:

Generally photo releases are required for identifiable persons and/or property. As the bikes are numbered, they might fall into that category.

That is something that was bugging me, and I wondered if it would come up here. Granted the helmets cover the face enough, but the number is identifiable to a few people. Keeping in mind though, that a number on a bike can be used for more than one rider.

I still think I'd rather be on the safe side and not sell any photos with a bike number, or remove the # in PS.

04/13/2004 10:41:39 AM · #17

Thanks soup :-)

Glen King

Nikon Coolpix 3100

04/13/2004 11:05:33 PM · #18

Nice work. I'd like to see some closer up and some starting shots where the entire pack is included.

Digital Grizzly

Canon PowerShot A10

04/13/2004 11:29:22 PM · #19

I love #215! Especially the dirt flying in the air!

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

04/14/2004 09:26:08 AM · #20

Thanks Hallie and Glen... :-)

The photos in this series are taken during a practice day - this was not a race. Spectators are not allowed on the track during practice or races. Unfortunately the start line faces away from the area I'm allowed to be in. I'm working on getting a meeting with the owners of the track to see about some additional access.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

04/14/2004 07:08:55 PM · #21

OMG these are incredible. I can see people hanging these up as posters in their rooms.

spydr

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4.0G IF-ED

04/14/2004 08:16:17 PM · #22

Very nice! As an ATV rider/photographer I am partial to "Yellow ATV", but 234(a) is my favorite.

Glen King

Nikon Coolpix 3100

04/14/2004 10:13:55 PM · #23

Originally posted by tfaust:

Can't you get a "pit" pass? You may have to exchange some photos for it. but I'll bet someone would love to have you take pictures of the pit area etc.