John Waddell in rock garden @ Utah Norba 2001

Please Critique. Would using rear sync flash been better for speed

effect?

I almost always use second curtain sync, but I can't say that it'd have improved this picture or not. The effect is (obviously) more pronounced with slower shutter speeds and/or fast moving objects.

This photo looks like it was taken using autofocus; some cropping might help. For instance, the bike is heading downhill, bearing right (your left). So include more below and to the right (your left) of the subject. The eye naturally wants to see where the subject is headed.

great shot Ivan,

If I didn't know better I'd think you used fill flash - right into the eyes of the rider.

The way the bike and rider stands out of this shot is fantastic and you can feel well rewarded with the print.

Nice detail and great combination of colours.

Nice work.

Some will talk about the dark area on top being cropped.

Mike Sea