coupla randoms

Coupla randoms i found floating through my lightroom catalogue. Been thinking lately how fun it would be to do more action sports photos. Like get out to a few motorpickle, and mountain bike events and shoot lots. See what i can make of it. The self employment itch is still there. Been feeling better about picture taking of late so might look at what i can achieve as summer ramps up. I have some good people to pull on for shoots as well as a good bay area crew of riders both dert and mountain bike.

Aaaaaaany way, just a thought that came up while shooting andy last saturday at hollister on the motorcross track.

happy friday yall

Something to get my stoke on

Now im not saying im a winna or anything but i saw this today and im thinking ill enter. Just need to get to the snow to play with some ideas.
Darn…started to brain storm. Think the standard sequence has and will be done a dozen thousand times. This comp is open to new and old work from pros and ameteurs and will go to print and web. What that means is that the images have to be able to cater to the masses while still offering up something new. I have a few ideas so far. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas if you have some.

The comp will be judged on Technical and photographic expertise, composition, excellence of action and over all excellence. I also think that there will be some emphasis put on using the new technology involved in digital photography and how that can be pushed to make something outstanding..

A few thoughts so far would be:
Multiple people sequenced in the same shot
A crash
Close up then moving away from camera, with a few face shots intially.
Check the link:

$5000 for a pictures….

yup

Ta da!

And we are back….

It comes closer still…

The clouds darken, as the sky clears its throat in anticipation of the performance.

My mind seems clear in stark contrast to the crowded space above it.

Crack and flash moves through the otherwise still moments.

These moments come sparingly both physically and mentally so they are cherished.

The rain continues ever so lightly as if to be gathering slowly to watch what comes.

Smooth moments of still and calm are all around, still in mind, body and soul.

It comes closer still…

The storm is here.

Go granny, go go…

Some good Hetzel genes there I guess. Go Granny!

Just buy good glass…

Recently shot the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 manual focus lens. I was shocked at its sharpness and clarity. Reminded me why good glass is well and truely worth the investment. Your images will take on a life of their own. Honestly. Truely. Crazy stuff.

Now this wasnt an exact comparison as they are different focal lengths and different apertures. Also I shot one wide open (28mm) and stopped the other down to its best (20mm: f/8) but even with this handy cap the 28mm stood out as a real performer.

Note the sharpening that these images have received occurred in flickr. Its a little noticeable but non the less the results still stand out.

Click on the image below to see full and proper size.

If you havent already….

Take a moment and have a look…..

Best News Photos (boston.com)
Wall Street Journal
Time Magazine
National Geographic Traveler
Reuters

Taken from Chase Jarvis Blog.

whump whuuuump

Well its the best impersonation i could do of a 4 stroke blasting into action with me aboard. Hit Hollister today with a wonderful bunch of people and dam its good to be riding again…….