Black Diamond Freeride Park

[tadrscin]

I joined Jimmy yesterday to photograph the park and help our friend promote it. Let me know what you think.

[Jimmy B]

I wish mine from below came out better. I had an enjoyable day out there. let me know if you mind me posting on your thread?
Jimmy

[tadrscin]

Go for it Jimmy.

[Jimmy B]

Thanks Ray. This is a good way to see the difference in photographers shooting the same event and difference in shooting styles. Ray and I had some conversation on this during the shoot.I do like his off camera flash setup. I was shooting with on camera flash. In the first shot that is Ray bottom right of shot. Ray have you done a slide show?
Jimmy B

[splats]

I like all the pictures .

Now if you want to show off the riders I like the first pictures Better however if you are wanting to help highlight the Freeride park as the title suggests I like the 2nd set better.

I really like the shots were they are directly above you.

[SmartWombat]

now that last 4-shot merge would be great with the guys in orange - with the dark shirt and dark bike it doesn't have the same punch.

[Jimmy B]

Just for Mr. Wombat, not the best sequence, hope this one pops a bit more.
Jimmy

[splats]

It is better

[armando_m]

Outstanding photos !

[Old Timer]

Ray and Jimmy you each have your own style that's for sure. I really enjoyed viewing each. Keep it up guys.

[Lori11]

Awesome shots!

[Jimmy B]

Thanks for the comments folks! I may actually get to ride this weekend out there and then take pics:-) Here is a shot of Tadrscin/Ray making a run.
Jimmy B

[mitchbraun13]

.I do like his off camera flash setup. I was shooting with on camera flash.

Ray, would you mind explaining what you did for an off camera flash setup? If it's not a big secret that is. Thanks. GREAT work!!!

[tom_o]

I'm digging the last two of the original poster's shots.

Can you number them, maybe? It'd make it easier to comment on them.

Good stuff!

[tadrscin]

What a look of concentration.

Thanks for the comments folks! I may actually get to ride this weekend out there and then take pics:-) Here is a shot of Tadrscin/Ray making a run.
Jimmy B

[tadrscin]

No real secret. I just put the flash on a light stand and use Radio Poppers to trigger it. I set the camera on manual and set my exposure for how I want the background to look. I set the flash on manual, usually 1/2 to 1/4 power depending on the light to expose the subject.

Ray, would you mind explaining what you did for an off camera flash setup? If it's not a big secret that is. Thanks. GREAT work!!!