Riders In The Dust

© David Stearn

Riders In The Dust

Uploaded: December 07, 2004 15:27:19

Description

This is my first submission. Would you believe I shot this in Michigan? It was taken at a workshop I attended in August. Image was captured in Raw mode at f11, 500 shutter, ISO 400.
70-200 4L lens in manual exposure and focus mode.

Post processing was done in CS. Comments are welcome!

Comments

David Stearn December 07, 2004

This is my first post. Is this contest worthy? Pros and Cons, do not hold back! #194753

Protacio Serna December 07, 2004

Thumbs up....I liked it.

PSerna
www.pserna.com #959351

Heather L. Jacks December 07, 2004

This is a stunning shot. Well done. #959406

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 07, 2004

From my perspective it's a masterpiece!!

Good luck with this one and keep posting! You also might like to get a BP gallery.

-Debby #959411

Bob Fehringer December 07, 2004

Nice action and backlighting of an interesting and seldom-seen subject. I like the flying manes and the interaction of the three horses out front. Great lens choice to give the feeliing of compression.

Nice job. Looks like a good subject for a small feature story. I'd run it.

BF
www.sportsshooter.com/aavspj

#959441

Jill Flynn December 07, 2004

This is a great photograph David. I love the backlighting and I can feel the dust in the air. You really captured the spirit of a roundup. #959465

Karma Wilson December 07, 2004

Haven't been to active the last few days, but I really wanted to encourage you to enter this photograph! I think this would also be a GREAT stock piece. It's awesomely done and I really think it's contest worthy--could easily place! #959512

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe December 07, 2004

WOW David! Great action shot, love the monochromatic look! You certainly have lots of potential! #959535

Janet L. Skinner December 07, 2004

David, can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!! This is one awsome shot!! #959593

April Bryant December 07, 2004

Excellent shot! I'm also looking foward to more great images. #959595

Mellanie December 07, 2004

Wow, this is awesome, David! I love it and can't wait to see more! #959648

Randy L. Morgan December 07, 2004

Fantastic David! Keep shooting! You did great #959656

Casey A. Hanson December 07, 2004

Wonderful action you've captured here, David! Very well done. #959663

Pamela K December 07, 2004

This is awesome, David! Excellent capture! I love the horses manes and the cowboys in the dust! Very well done!

Pam #959668

Robert A. Simpson December 07, 2004

Stunning! #959751

Kathleen R. Struckle December 07, 2004

Very stunning image David!! #959779

Patrick C. Welch December 07, 2004

Good composition and the depth of field really makes this shot dramatic.

Keep on shooting.

Patrick #959901

David Stearn December 08, 2004

Thanks Everyone for your comments on this image.
I have some more posted on my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/dstearn/popular_photography_workshop

http://www.pbase.com/dstearn/image/37216430.jpg #960464

December 09, 2004

Stunning is an excellent word to describe this photo...... I love it! Great job!!!

Becky #963446

David Stearn December 10, 2004

Thanks Becky ! #965007

Susan T. Evans level-classic December 24, 2004

This is terrific David, welcome to BetterPhoto!!!! #994827

Angela Kendall January 18, 2005

David, this is an absolutely wonderful image. Congratulations! I am also a finalist, but personally, I like your image better then my own. Good luck to you. #1041456

David Stearn January 18, 2005

Thanks Angela! Good luck to you to. #1042258

Mellanie January 18, 2005

Congrats! Knew this would be a finalist! Good luck in the next round! #1042940

Protacio Serna January 18, 2005

Thumbs up....again.

#1043281


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