Hi all

This afternoon my town had a series of criteriums (town centre cycle races) which included some elite races. This image was from the ladies elite race. I got a fair number of shots from afar but I spent some time trying to get a panned shot of a face as they flashed by. This isn't easy! The first image is about the only in-focus one. I quite like it really from a pictorial point of view. What do you think?

I also include two others of the ladies. As always, any comments are appreciated.

Cheers
Mike

Very appropriate as the 2007 Tour de France ends today. (Contador victorious)

The title fits the first photo the best, but I like the solo effort in the second shot. The blase' look on some of the spectators faces is bit unusual; some of them look as they just happened upon the race??

Bike races are not as tough as some sporting events but there's a definite knack to shooting them. I've always shot them from as low an angle as possible or severe overhead. Now getting the appropriate things in focus is a bit trickier, but lots of fun. Having been a rider once upon a time I inherently have a bit of feel for where to be and how to shoot. The third photo and the DOF does emphasize the riders, just a little more lean or a fraction of a second later to acheive more profile would strengthen the image.

Thanks for sharing.

I like them all Mike. Sharp colors and focus.
Greg