Jumping Hovercraft

[jpw356]

I would like the Hovercraft to be showing a little more movement than I feel it is... Any tips this is my first effort at any kind of motorsport.

Camera Canon 30D 70-200 f2.8L is
Image exif f3.5 1/800 iso 100. 177mm

Perhaps I should slow the shutter down a bit? or change my position to change the background?

[MOmilkman]

Originally Posted by jpw356

I would like the Hovercraft to be showing a little more movement than I feel it is... Any tips this is my first effort at any kind of motorsport.

Camera Canon 30D 70-200 f2.8L is
Image exif f3.5 1/800 iso 100. 177mm

Perhaps I should slow the shutter down a bit? or change my position to change the background?

First off let me say that I am envious of your 2.8 lens. I want that lens so bad.... anyways...

Yea, I'd just say it simply has to be your shutter speed. 1/800 would freeze a hovercraft easily.
You might try something around 1/200 and move back from there.
If the hovercraft were moving fast enough I think I pan shot would be quite unique and that would convey motion without blurring the craft.

By the way, I love that 70-200 lens. I want one. Did I mention that?

[Ma Noob]

nothing really to add, just to say, that would be well cool racing around in one of those.

[wamplers]

As said, slow your shutter speed down until you get the amount of blur you want. Pan witht he boat to throw the background into a blur while keeping the boat sharp for even more motion effect.

[DRs]

I agree with wamplers. But nice capture though. Thanks for sharing.

[jpw356]

Thanks for the responses, much appreciated.

I bought the 70-200 from one-stop digital only just prior to this event so am still getting used to it's features. I have read about the 2nd setting on the image stabilisation, but had not used it on the day.

Will try on next shoot. Especially the panning on cyclist in a triathlon.