David Coulthard - 2004 Canadian GP

Did some cropping here to get this shot the way it is shown here.. I

am still learning and having the aid of the people here on photo.net

really shortens the learning curve.

 

Another thing that has really helped is the ability to use Photoshop

to explore different crops to find better composition so the next

time I pick up the camera, I know what to look for and how to capture

the moment "full frame" without the need of croping. The progress

made in digital technology and the people here on NP really have

helped me in my 9 short months.. So thank you all!

 

Any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.

 

-Norman

Perfect capture!

Very good. 7/7

Wow, I feel like I'm in a spin...do I turn into it or away from it. A fine capture of some pretty intense motion. Great work, Norman.

Thank you all very much for not only reviewing my photo but for also taking the time to comment on it with such kind words. Thank you very much.

 

-NP

This is very very good.

 

-s

Thank you very much Steve.. I really admire your work and appreciate you taking the time to comment on my photo.

This Form 1 image of David Coulthard is great. Composition and cropping are Splendid and I love the way youv'e framed it. Very professional work....Best regards, Harry

EXCELLENT capture and composition Norman

I am besides myself... Thank you Harry and Vic very much. Your commetns have left me somewhat speechless.

 

Harry: Your work is jaw dropping... Everything... from your exciting choice of subject matter to the razor sharp and vibrant images you capture are mind blowing.

 

Vic: Your work is an emotional roller coaster and is absolutely gripping! Every time I go back to study your work with medium format B&W I am floored. Everything from your choice of composition to your use of light is a lesson in itself and has inspired me to try my hand at digital B&W (unfortunately no medium format in my near future).

 

Thank you both very, very much for taking to time to view this photo... Your comments are valuable and appreciated more than you could know.

 

All the best - NP

Excellent shot. Way to hold up us 10D shooters. Yes you can shoot sports with a 10D, although I think I hear a 20D calling my name.

 

Only minor nit, maybe you could bring up more detail in the black portion of the paint with the shadow/highlight tool in PS.

Like a magazine cover ! 7/7

great shot!

nice

great action. well catured.

Thanks for the support. I still consider myself to be an intermediate/beginner and need to learn as much as I can before making any changes other than glass with my equipment... but I agree the 20D does look inviting! I love most things about the 10D but feel my next camera will be a 1D mk II over the 20D if I had to make a decision now. My only reason is the speed of the AF engine which I hear is considerably faster. I just cannot justify the investment at this time so I will probably shoot the 10D until it dies. Thanks for taking the time to view my photo and for the comments.

 

I included the photo below after experimenting with the shadow/highlight tool as you suggested. Any better????

Wow.. Thank you. That is very nice of you, and I really appreciate it.

you must have had lots of such toys in your childhood , very well done ..

 

Merry christmas and a happy new year ..

Thank you for viewing my photo and taking the time to comment.

Thank you my friend... There are still a few of us out there with the passion for motorsport.

 

Great photos from Catalunya by the way! Post more when you have them....

Thank you so much for the comments and rating. I really appreciate it... I am so happy to see that people like yourself enjoyed this image as much as they did. It only fuels my excitement run back out there to shoot my next Grand Prix... this time with a lot more experience. Thank you again. -NP

Norman, I guess I was wrong. I like the first one better. It's always a fine line you walk with the shadow/highlight tool.

I am a novice with Photoshop... So while it is a fine line, I am sure with some practice, I could do better with it. Thanks again for the suggestions and help.

the best of this genre i've ever seen on this site. terrific crop, great tones. just sensational norman.

Wow! That's a really powerful statement.. Thank you. I really appreciate it. -NP