Dreads
Uploaded: November 16, 2010 09:20:31
A dreadlocks wearing Ironwoman shows her grit, concentration and determination on her way to glory in the cycling stage of a Half Ironman.
I really like the reflection of the road markings in the sunglasses.
This sports photograph was made in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia on a slightly overcast spring morning.
Canon EOS 40D & Canon USM 100-300mm Lens: RAW, Manual settings of f/5.6 @ 1/500sec, 250mm, ISO 100, Hand held.
Lightroom 2.2 & Photoshop CS3.
Enjoy!
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 250.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Dennis Gay November 16, 2010
THE MAKING OF 'Dreads':My best Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club friend and I headed into town for yet another Ironman event to see what we could bag.
I have photographed a handful of these gruelling events before and am always attracted to capturing the faces whenever possible. It is the faces which show the true impact of these events on the competitors by their different expressions.
I took up my post atop a long uphill section of the course and with my camera set to continuous focus and using my long lens I was able to lock on to the riders and follow their action as they came towards me, making a shot of they were wearing an interesting expression.
Each and every photograph of these fine athletes in my collection is a special moment caught in time to me.
Enjoy!
GB
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Carla Capra Anderson November 16, 2010
Hi Dennis;Dennis Gay November 16, 2010
Welcome to the Half Ironman event *CARLA*!My warmest Aussie springtime thanks for your most insightful and encouraging feedback on my cycling photography.
I was tempted to clone out those lines but the more I studied the photograph the more I felt they should remain as to me they seem symbolic of the long road travelled and echo the lines on the road.
GB
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Dennis Gay November 18, 2010
Howzit Mr Editor!My hard working Ironwoman and I thank you very much indeed for awarding her efforts a PICK!
GB
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