Stratton PPOS

[brian_f2.8]

I was lost, I have no clue what makes a good image and what doesnt.

Your client has different issues.
I assumed, since these were posted without explanation but with this text above, that you were posting to get a critical response to the pictures.

Well yeah I would like critical feedback if anyone wants to provide it. However Im also just showing my recent work. I might make Sebring in March but other than that I have nothing until May.

 

[brian_f2.8]

Also I export using Aperture flickr uploader. I use web size for my export settings.

 

[imagemaker46]

You have better images on the Flickr site. The silhouettes you posted here fail miserably, they just look like poor exposures. Frame 6 is the one I would consider the best of this bunch, but as I said, there are better ones on the flickr site. Understanding a sport is key to shooting it well, it appears by what you have said, being clueless about what you are shooting is something you shouldn't admit to, and if you don't know the sport, at least look at some pictures before heading out. Saying that you haven't been skiing since the 4th grade means zero, why would this make any difference with what you are shooting? I haven't driven a top fuel at 300mph ever, but still know how to shoot it. You've always said you don't post your best stuff as an excuse for the images you post.

I'm glad the "client" was happy with what you shot, that's all that matters.

 

[brian_f2.8]

No clue how someone can't see a silhouette. This was my first few shots of the day. I saw the skiiers were jumping high and there were no clouds. I saw the silhouette shot right away. No clue how anyone would think its a poor exposure. I wouldnt expect that from a pro like you. Being able to shoot a shot like that shows that the photographer is creative and see's things differently by knowing how to set up a camera. You can also see images where I changed the exposure in the same spot.

By not being on a mountain or shooting this type of stuff and showing up the day of the event limited my options. Quick practice and then 2 runs each. I had no clue how close or how far I could get to. I didnt know what kinds of tricks they were going to do and where they would do them. It might be simple to some but for others I had no clue. I would have loved to set up some remotes on the course. I can admit what I know and dont know. HOWEVER what I am realizing now is that each track or golf course has something unique or a signature spot. Photographers want to show that spot. So next time, shoot wider and make sure each jump and rail is covered with a wide perspective to show how high the person got or do some panning on the rail.

These are all my images I provided. I shot this event through my self. When I shoot Nascar, since they are not my images you are right, I dont post what the client takes.

 

[The_Traveler]

No clue how someone can't see a silhouette. This was my first few shots of the day. I saw the skiiers were jumping high and there were no clouds. I saw the silhouette shot right away. No clue how anyone would think its a poor exposure. I wouldnt expect that from a pro like you. Being able to shoot a shot like that shows that the photographer is creative and see's things differently by knowing how to set up a camera. You can also see images where I changed the exposure in the same spot.

Mostly because they are underexposed.
The sky isn't that dark blue on Earth.

 

[brian_f2.8]

I might have gone a lil over in post but they aren't far off. f16, 1/1000, 200 ISO

 

[The_Traveler]

May I edit and post 1 & 2?

 

[pixmedic]

May I edit and post 1 & 2?

edit over skype!
that was awesome!

 

[brian_f2.8]

Ill give you the raw file.

 

[brian_f2.8]

#2 I purposely brought down the saturation and increased the contrast.

 

[imagemaker46]

Didn't you say that the client was happy and now you're saying you shot this for yourself which why you could posted the "best" shots? Not that it matters. Keeping the stories straight helps.

As far as the silhouette goes. I shot this in front of a window during competition, just did a black and white of it.



Because it was a sport you have never shot it is going to be more difficult to understand what is going on when you get to the hill, watching practice helps, watching the backgrounds is important, all of these simple things are exactly the same as shooting anything else. Like every other sport it's a formula, if you walk into a situation blind, and no experience, you are going to walk away with average pictures but more experience.

Being able to set up remotes would also be pointless if you don't know the sport. Learning to work with the primary camera is going to get you better images and allow you to really see what you are shooting, remotes are a hit and miss. Shooting aerials in freestyle on a sunny day is simple, as there is no background to worry about you can shoot at a high shutter speed and at f16, everything is stopped and sharp. The silhouette would have worked better shooting right into the sun, not on a flat sky.

 

[The_Traveler]

either post a link or send me the raw file using wetransfer.com

my email is lew@lewlortonphoto.com

 

[brian_f2.8]

Ok let me be clear, when I shoot Nascar I shoot for a company, they own the images not me. When I shoot other than Nascar, its my gig.

This ski thing was my own thing, nothing related with the nascar company.

This was a learning thing for me so I learned.

Scott you are wrong, you have to feel comfortable in your situation. I didnt know how close I could get. After realizing that they were ok with photo and video next to them on the rails I was ok. However I still didnt feel comfortable laying down under a jump. If it were Shawn White in the X-games sure thing.

I could get very creative with the remotes, come on think ur a pro.

 

[brian_f2.8]

Lew images are being sent now, they are .NEF

 

[imagemaker46]

What lens were you shooting with for most of it? I've used remotes in the past and will always prefer to use a single camera in my own hands, especially for shooting sports where the situations are always changing. I know remotes have their place and some great images have been produced.

I understand that you had a client for NASCAR, that has always been made clear, at every opportunity.