Nikon D70 - 88 photos of Champ Car racing

Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can certainly
improve.

Thanks.
G

You identified the camera, so what is the glass used?


"greg" wrote in message
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Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly
improve.

Thanks.
G

Sorry, most racing shots would be the Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8.

A few (especially during the race start) were the Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6
(at 400mm).

The headshots were the kit lens (18-70mm f/3.5-4.5).

G


"IMKen" wrote in message
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You identified the camera, so what is the glass used?


"greg" wrote in message
news:L7%Pc.3544$M95.3091@pd7tw1no...
Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly
improve.

Sorry, most racing shots would be the Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8.

A few (especially during the race start) were the Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6
(at 400mm).

The headshots were the kit lens (18-70mm f/3.5-4.5).

G


"IMKen" wrote in message
...
You identified the camera, so what is the glass used?


"greg" wrote in message
news:L7%Pc.3544$M95.3091@pd7tw1no...
Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly
improve.

greg wrote:
Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly improve.

Thanks.
G

Thank you for the opportunity to see these photos. Very good record of
your view of the event, including a few "critical moment" shots. I envy
you your access and equipment.

My comment, not really a criticism, has to do with the difficulty of
compromise between portraying the actuality and conveying the essence.
Your photos show what was there; not enough of them help us see "what it
was like". By this I mean, most could have been set up, placing the car
in some location and pulling the trigger. My perception of the event is
usually enhanced by blurred backgrounds and illegible tire brands, even
at the sacrifice (not *too* much) of some sharpness in the target.
Otherwise I see objects, and I think process is the essence of racing.
Some of each is good, I just prefer more of the one.

I realize my attitude is no more "right" than any other; neither is it
uncommon.

Thanks again for letting me see some of what you saw.


Frank ess

greg wrote:
Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly improve.

Thanks.
G

Thank you for the opportunity to see these photos. Very good record of
your view of the event, including a few "critical moment" shots. I envy
you your access and equipment.

My comment, not really a criticism, has to do with the difficulty of
compromise between portraying the actuality and conveying the essence.
Your photos show what was there; not enough of them help us see "what it
was like". By this I mean, most could have been set up, placing the car
in some location and pulling the trigger. My perception of the event is
usually enhanced by blurred backgrounds and illegible tire brands, even
at the sacrifice (not *too* much) of some sharpness in the target.
Otherwise I see objects, and I think process is the essence of racing.
Some of each is good, I just prefer more of the one.

I realize my attitude is no more "right" than any other; neither is it
uncommon.

Thanks again for letting me see some of what you saw.


Frank ess

After seeing these photos I have decided to get the D70, excellent photos,
excellent colour, did you modify the images in photoshop or something as
some look a little sharp.

After seeing these photos I have decided to get the D70, excellent photos,
excellent colour, did you modify the images in photoshop or something as
some look a little sharp.

can you add a SB25 flashgun to the D70 and other Nikkor AF Lenses ?
"Frank ess" wrote in message
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greg wrote:
Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly improve.

Thanks.
G

Thank you for the opportunity to see these photos. Very good record of
your view of the event, including a few "critical moment" shots. I envy
you your access and equipment.

My comment, not really a criticism, has to do with the difficulty of
compromise between portraying the actuality and conveying the essence.
Your photos show what was there; not enough of them help us see "what it
was like". By this I mean, most could have been set up, placing the car
in some location and pulling the trigger. My perception of the event is
usually enhanced by blurred backgrounds and illegible tire brands, even
at the sacrifice (not *too* much) of some sharpness in the target.
Otherwise I see objects, and I think process is the essence of racing.
Some of each is good, I just prefer more of the one.

I realize my attitude is no more "right" than any other; neither is it
uncommon.

Thanks again for letting me see some of what you saw.


Frank ess

can you add a SB25 flashgun to the D70 and other Nikkor AF Lenses ?
"Frank ess" wrote in message
...
greg wrote:
Hi folks,

I used my D70 for taking racing photos at last weekend's Molson Indy
Vancouver. I posted 88 of them he

http://www.canadianracing.com/images/2004/vancouver

As this was my first time shooting digital at a race, I welcome any
suggestions or critiques. I don't think I'm bad, but I know I can
certainly improve.

Thanks.
G

Thank you for the opportunity to see these photos. Very good record of
your view of the event, including a few "critical moment" shots. I envy
you your access and equipment.

My comment, not really a criticism, has to do with the difficulty of
compromise between portraying the actuality and conveying the essence.
Your photos show what was there; not enough of them help us see "what it
was like". By this I mean, most could have been set up, placing the car
in some location and pulling the trigger. My perception of the event is
usually enhanced by blurred backgrounds and illegible tire brands, even
at the sacrifice (not *too* much) of some sharpness in the target.
Otherwise I see objects, and I think process is the essence of racing.
Some of each is good, I just prefer more of the one.

I realize my attitude is no more "right" than any other; neither is it
uncommon.

Thanks again for letting me see some of what you saw.


Frank ess