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[fullframefotos]

Working on developing my cycling photography. I'm most curious about the crop. Is the entire bike needed for a good image in this situation? Generally how is the composition? Any other comments are welcome, especially about post processing.

Thanks


Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 100

[archersdad]

I like it but I think it could be improved by lowering your point of view by about another foot (I know it is already pretty low) and waiting until the cyclist is a bit closer so the chase-van isn't in the shot.

[wamplers]

I'm bothered more by the cutting of the foot than the cutting of the wheel. I'd either zoom in closer, or get the whole bike.

[fullframefotos]

Thanks for the comments guys. I didn't even think of the foot. You're totally right now that I look at it. I was using my 100-400mm lens and was cropped way to close to the racer. Once I switched to my small lens my results got better. Thanks for the perspective!

Cheers

PS I too love my 7D

[EMansfield]

For my own taste, I would like the wheel and the cyclist's foot be included in the frame. The van in the background looks distracting to me.

Cheers!

Eric Mansfield