Paris to Ancaster Leaders
[T]he bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon. - Bill Strickland,
The Quotable Cyclist
Ryan Trant, Tara Ross and Dave Scott round the corner off of a dirt road and back unto a paved portion of the course. These were the 60k riders near the front of the pack and the subjects who I consistently kept pace with and kept shooting.
As mentioned yesterday, I was a tag along to Lyne Bessets team and their focus was on her. Looking back it wasn't the optimal opportunity to take the shots I wanted but it gave me a crash course in both the route the racers take (confusing as all heck) and how quickly these athletes move. Had I been on my own I know I would have grossly underestimated their ability to power through the race.
All in all, I'm better prepared for next year...
Fuji S3 Pro | 100 | 1/200 | f8
- Lens: Nikon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF
- Flash: None
- Tripod: None
- Lighting: Direct Sunlight
- Post Pro: Level
- Weather: Clear
- Time of Day: Early Afternoon
- Location: Harrisburg, Ontario, Canada
Posted on May 31, 2007 7:36 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBacks (0)
Comments
Dick
My sister-in-law who lives in Spokane, WA is a real avid bicyclist. I will forward your page to her as I am sure she will enjoy seeing this. I especially like the way you have tilted the viewpoint. It is a very good use of the full frame and really draws the eye of the beholder into the action. Good job.
Posted at May 31, 2007 11:39 AM
carli
Nice photo--but it looks like the biker is about to fall on you! Either you're very good with perspective, or just very brave. :)
Posted at June 1, 2007 9:16 AM
Andrew
big brother,
i am so proud of you!
Posted at October 9, 2007 6:48 PM