Let's see some motion ...

[Colyn]

This was originally posted on Tripwired (http://forum.tripwired.co.za)

A recent discussion on the Wilddogs forum made me think about this. I have been shooting from the saddle for a long time and all the time I have been concentrating on getting the best from the scenery ... getting some motion was now the mission. So after a few days of rain I managed to squeeze a short run in today.

Here are some of the shots.

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8521.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8619.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8656.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8687.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8885.jpg

I have used the Canon EOS 400D ... TV = 1/20th ... ISO = 100 ... AI Servo.

In order to get the most spectacular effect you need to shoot on a road that is "crowded" by vegetation ... open plains does not result in the same dramatic blurring.

The LT has the advantage of a decent Cruise Control but the cockpit-screen area is big. I will try on the GT next.

I am also thinking of changing the AI Servo to Single SHOT and then pre-focus on the cockpit and then tilt the lens to miss some of the cockpit as I shoot a burst.

I will also go out again and then use some of my smaller cameras and see what is possible.

This type of shot will be difficult if you do not have a fairly wide angle lens.

[katnapinn]

GREAT shot thanks for sharin

[Ted Shred]

Nice job. Keep em coming:)

[car61]

Great shots, Colyn. I personally prefer the shot showing more of the cockpit, keep them coming....

[bob_menton]

Wonderful photos, Colyn. Great sense of motion when there's a bit of blurring.

- Bob

[gglove]

Colyn nice job. I just got a Cannon 40 D for christmas. I am off to Hawaii for three weeks to test it out :D
I wish I could bring the bike :mad:

[Colyn]

Thanks for the comments ... I appreciate it.

@ gglove ... Enjoy that camera it is a feast ... I have one too and must say I love working with it.

[dmatson]

Here are a few from a trip with some friends.
http://dmat.smugmug.com/photos/155276546-L-1.jpg
http://dmat.smugmug.com/photos/155322069-L-1.jpg
http://dmat.smugmug.com/photos/155350598-L-1.jpg

[Colyn]

Lovely shots ... thank you for sharing.

This one is especially great for me ...

http://dmat.smugmug.com/photos/155322069-L-1.jpg

[Colyn]

Here are a few more shots from the same session ...

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8512.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8521.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8623.jpg

http://www.tripwired.co.za/JCS_Bucket/TW_Shots/ShootFromSaddle/Motion/400d_MG_8779.jpg

[JPSpen]

Great shots !


Just be careful that your last one is not the back of a truck !:eek:

John

[hschisler]

I like this one:
http://dmat.smugmug.com/photos/155276546-L-1.jpg

The asphalt is blurred just enough that it looks like the "going to warp speed" effect seen on Star Trek and other sci-fi shows and movies.

Nice photos!

[Colyn]

Great shots !


Just be careful that your last one is not the back of a truck !:eek:

John

Hahaha ... I am very aware of that posibility :rotf: