King of the Hill - Downhill Racing

Ah Pao · 15th March 2004

Had the privilege of meeting r32 there at the race where I picked up valuable shooting tips on downhill racing. And yes, the slope was so slippery that I got myself and my gear splashed with mud--not because I came too close to the bikes, but because I slipped and fell.

Thanks to the unfamilarity to the event ongoings, I had a pretty good workout climbing up and down Mount Imbiah several times. It was interesting talking to some of the bikers and how they felt--something that I tried to capture in the pictures.

Almost 70% of the shots fell below acceptable technical standards--improper exposure, out of focus, and the likes. Anyway, here are the few shots I personally liked better.

Caution - Cycling In Progress

Out Of The Green

Straight Plains

Boy (probably one of the racers' son)

Jump

Intense

Sand On Bike

r32 · 16th March 2004

Originally Posted by Ah Pao

Jump

I like this shot. You caught it, I missed it, can't recall if I was in between lenses or just not paying attention. Any closer and you would have been in danger of the rider landing on top of you.

An interesting variety of angles that covered the event better than I did. In retrospect, it seems I focused mainly on the riders alone.

WhyZzzzzz · 16th March 2004

Originally Posted by r32

I like this shot. You caught it, I missed it, can't recall if I was in between lenses or just not paying attention. Any closer and you would have been in danger of the rider landing on top of you.

An interesting variety of angles that covered the event better than I did. In retrospect, it seems I focused mainly on the riders alone.

Didn't know you're into photography too. heheh.

Check out my albums @ http://sg.homeunix.com/gallery-paul/

r32 · 17th March 2004

Originally Posted by WhyZzzzzz

Didn't know you're into photography too. heheh.

Check out my albums @ http://sg.homeunix.com/gallery-paul/

Well Paul, now you do......

And the guy responsible for the series of photos, I present:

WhyZzzzzz · 17th March 2004

Hey leong..

you should check out the "kopitiam" forum.... on "how fast can racers go" or something.... many ppl are doing a "lawrence" .... if you remember who that was.....and what he did. ridiculous!

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=65926

here...have a laugh.

15th March 2004	#1
Ah Pao Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,578	King of the Hill - Downhill Racing Had the privilege of meeting r32 there at the race where I picked up valuable shooting tips on downhill racing. And yes, the slope was so slippery that I got myself and my gear splashed with mud--not because I came too close to the bikes, but because I slipped and fell. Thanks to the unfamilarity to the event ongoings, I had a pretty good workout climbing up and down Mount Imbiah several times. It was interesting talking to some of the bikers and how they felt--something that I tried to capture in the pictures. Almost 70% of the shots fell below acceptable technical standards--improper exposure, out of focus, and the likes. Anyway, here are the few shots I personally liked better. Caution - Cycling In Progress Out Of The Green Straight Plains Boy (probably one of the racers' son) Jump Intense Sand On Bike

17th March 2004	#5
WhyZzzzzz Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kembangan Posts: 513	Doing a "lawrence" Hey leong.. you should check out the "kopitiam" forum.... on "how fast can racers go" or something.... many ppl are doing a "lawrence" .... if you remember who that was.....and what he did. ridiculous! http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=65926 here...have a laugh.