An overcast day at the local bike park...

[tirediron]

Shot an event at the local bike park this afternoon. The event was a lot of fun, but the conditions were friggin' awful. Bright overcast, horrible backgrounds and people everywhere I didn't want them. I was hoping hoping for more older riders, but the majority were in the 10 and under category. All in all, just another day at the office. I did get a few that I'm not completely dis-satisfied with. As always, thoughts, comments and critique greatly appreciated.


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[snowbear]

At least none of them threw coffee on you.

Loving #3! I really like the air-time on #4 & #5.

 

[EIngerson]

Nice!

 

[BananaRepublic]

I like 3 it reminds me of pictures of myself when I was small

 

[MSnowy]

Not to bad. The lighting looks like it helped keeping the shadows off the kids faces

 

[baturn]

#3 of course. You caught some great action and facial expressions.

 

[tirediron]

At least none of them threw coffee on you.

Loving #3! I really like the air-time on #4 & #5.

Ouch! Yeah... although there was a close call with the ketchup at the hot dog cart!
What about poor #7, he's got at least a 1/2" of air...

Nice!

Thanks!

I like 3 it reminds me of pictures of myself when I was small

Cool!

Not to bad. The lighting looks like it helped keeping the shadows off the kids faces

Actually that was mostly Lightroom!

#3 of course. You caught some great action and facial expressions.

Thanks Brian! #3 is my favorite as well.

 

[FITBMX]

What about poor #7, he's got at least a 1/2" of air...

And I don't think he is going to land!!!

 

[tirediron]

What about poor #7, he's got at least a 1/2" of air...

And I don't think he is going to land!!!

The laws of physics state that whatever goes up, must come down. They say nothing about doing it gracefully.

 

[ronlane]

Nice set John, I think #2&3 are my favorites. Looks like it was a fun day out.

 

[FITBMX]

I love anything involving riding a bike, so these are great to me!
You should go to your local BMX track ( www.victoriabmx.com ) you will get some great shots on a race day. If you talk with the people in charge, they will most likely let you shoot from between lanes.

 

[SquarePeg]

I'm partial to the second one - got to love a cute kid who takes his safety gear seriously!

 

[tirediron]

Nice set John, I think #2&3 are my favorites. Looks like it was a fun day out.

Thanks Ron, yeah, it was, other than the sucky light.

I love anything involving riding a bike, so these are great to me!
You should go to your local BMX track ( www.victoriabmx.com ) you will get some great shots on a race day. If you talk with the people in charge, they will most likely let you shoot from between lanes.

Thanks. Have to have a look... I didn't even know that track was there!

I'm partial to the second one - got to love a cute kid who takes his safety gear seriously!

For sure!

 

[FITBMX]

I'm partial to the second one - got to love a cute kid who takes his safety gear seriously!

I have been riding freestyle BMX most of my life. I was the only kid at the skatepark that wore pads, and I still do, even though I am now 28. I have had a LOT of injuries, the worst being shattering three teeth and knocking myself out cold. But I haven't been to the hospital yet, and that is do to always wearing pads and a helmet!