Curbar Climbers
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Yesterday I cycled into Derbyshire and at Curbar near Bakewell, there was a heat of the 'BRITISH UNIVERSITIES
& COLLEGES SPORT - HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP'.
This is a cycling competition where riders set off at one minute intervals up a 1 mile climb of about 600 feet.
Near the top there was a spectacular view across the valley as the riders approached. It was interesting to look at the agonised expressions as they struggled to the summit.
These are two of the competitors from Sheffield University, the one on the left having done the climb already but now encouraging his colleague to the top of the climb.
I set my K10D on AF-C and Focus Point on AUTO (with 50-200 wide open to blur the background) and it seemed to do ok for focussing most of the time.
& COLLEGES SPORT - HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP'.
This is a cycling competition where riders set off at one minute intervals up a 1 mile climb of about 600 feet.
Near the top there was a spectacular view across the valley as the riders approached. It was interesting to look at the agonised expressions as they struggled to the summit.
These are two of the competitors from Sheffield University, the one on the left having done the climb already but now encouraging his colleague to the top of the climb.
I set my K10D on AF-C and Focus Point on AUTO (with 50-200 wide open to blur the background) and it seemed to do ok for focussing most of the time.
31/10/2010 - 10:46pgweber
CategorySports / Action
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ISO400
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Posted 31/10/2010 - 13:35
Good shot.
Regards
Russ.
"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs"
Ansel Adams
Regards
Russ.
"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs"
Ansel Adams
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Posted 31/10/2010 - 14:23
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Posted 31/10/2010 - 14:30
I'm a very keen cyclist myself but not a fit as these two lads.Great shot, captures the essence of a hill climb very well.
Great simplicity is only won by an intense moment or by years of intelligent effort. T.S Eliot
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Great simplicity is only won by an intense moment or by years of intelligent effort. T.S Eliot
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Posted 31/10/2010 - 21:44
Thanks to all, for your positive comments.
I did a bit of sports photography in my student days and absorbed the idea that to capture the facial expression was most important.
Cycling is a bit more difficult than other sports in this respect as the riders tend to be facing the ground. So a low viewpoint and a bit of exposure compensation for shadow is required. Add to that a wide aperture to isolate the subject and a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the action. Though it is out of focus, an interesting location/background helps to make the shot.
Pianoman, looking at their faces I am not sure these lads are enjoying the competition - the climb AVERAGED 1 in 9.
Peter
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Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
I did a bit of sports photography in my student days and absorbed the idea that to capture the facial expression was most important.
Cycling is a bit more difficult than other sports in this respect as the riders tend to be facing the ground. So a low viewpoint and a bit of exposure compensation for shadow is required. Add to that a wide aperture to isolate the subject and a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the action. Though it is out of focus, an interesting location/background helps to make the shot.
Pianoman, looking at their faces I am not sure these lads are enjoying the competition - the climb AVERAGED 1 in 9.
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
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Posted 31/10/2010 - 22:40
Nice one Peter. As well as their expressions you've captured the steepness of the climb.
It brings back memories of my youth, I used to love road racing on hilly courses but hated time trials, included hill climbs.
David
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It brings back memories of my youth, I used to love road racing on hilly courses but hated time trials, included hill climbs.
David
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Posted 01/11/2010 - 06:30
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Posted 01/11/2010 - 14:36
Nicely done, very effective!
Regards,
Nezih
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Nezih
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Posted 01/11/2010 - 17:59
Thanks also to David, Gabor and Nezih for their comments.
With the weather-proof credentials of Pentax cameras, I am looking forward to giving cyclo-cross a try. Anyone know if our cameras are mud-proof too?
Regards
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
With the weather-proof credentials of Pentax cameras, I am looking forward to giving cyclo-cross a try. Anyone know if our cameras are mud-proof too?
Regards
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Last Edited by pgweber on 01/11/2010 - 18:00
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pianoman
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London
This hill looks steep !
All the best
David