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    Downhill MTB Testing

    Took a few shots after work last week. Was very dark 800-1600 iso. AHAHAH but some images were ok.











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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    I like that third one a lot! In all of them, I like the fog and the city below. Did you take those on Mt Madonna? That's a burly trail! The rocks look huge and gnarly in that third photo. I can see how momentum is important in that bit of trail or your wheels will just stop and you'll get tossed.

    I think there's a lot of potential for photos on that trail. I hope you'll shoot more in different conditions.
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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    John no this is just beside 101 on the eastern ridge. You can see Madonna in the far right on the 2nd to last shot. I am gonna shoot more here sometime soon. Thanks

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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    What flash were you using?

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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    That near Morgan Hill? If so I'd join when you shoot there again
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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

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    What flash were you using?
    One 580 on camera and another off. that fired most of the time.

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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    Quote Originally Posted by jorgemonkey
    That near Morgan Hill? If so I'd join when you shoot there again

    No its in San Luis Obispo. You wanna make a road trip after Otter I can maybe line something up? Tell Theo to get down here as well.

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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    Quote Originally Posted by ianjenn
    No its in San Luis Obispo. You wanna make a road trip after Otter I can maybe line something up? Tell Theo to get down here as well.
    Hmm, once I get my schedule lined up I may have to do that!

    We've got a Mt Madonna up here as well which is why I was wondering.
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    Re: Downhill MTB Testing

    I like the point of view and sense of scale in the last image.
    Makes me nervous just looking at it.
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