Mountain Bike Endurance Racing

[mattbikeboy]

I was part of a team that participated in the Epic Rides 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo endurance race last month. And since we were a large corporate team I had lots of time to shoot photos before my laps. Here are a few. I think I would like a fast lens though -- hopefully in the next few weeks I'll order a Nikon 80-200 f2.8 for occasions like this.

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[brmill26]

The first and second shots are great. The third is a good perspective but the lighting isn't great. Looks like a rock got in the way of your 4th one there. Looks like a fun event.

[mattbikeboy]

I was experimenting with framing on the 4th one. I think it would have helped if I had a longer lens (maybe?). I did order a Nikon 80-200 f2.8 this afternoon so I'll try again next week at the St. Patty's Day Feast at Bootleg (downhill race). I'm excited!!!!!

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[jorgemonkey]

Looks good!

If that rock was a more out of the way I think the framing would have worked out better. It looks like some fun terrain to go riding in though

[splats]

24oOP is a great race . I need to get out there to do that race!

[brmill26]

I was experimenting with framing on the 4th one. I think it would have helped if I had a longer lens (maybe?).

Yeah you've got the right idea. The longer lens would help keep the focus (of the image) on the rider - you want the rider to dominate the frame. As jorgemonkey said, a little less rock in the frame would do the trick. You know, try to make more of a "frame" out of it than really get it in the frame.

As always, practice makes perfect, and it looks like you've got a great start.