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Waking for Hour 18 of 24-Hour Endurance Race
Waking for Hour 18 of 24-Hour Endurance Race
jbirkman


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Sun in Frame II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
Location: Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
Date: Sep 11, 2011
Aperture: f/13
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Sep 11, 2011

 This was taken at hour 18 of a 24-hour motorcycle endurance race. The kids are real troupers to get up at 5 am to race. The adults take the shift through the night.

Very tough shot. Used a flash with a blue gel to try to get the sun as red as possible. I think more flash was in order. The boy is properly exposed and the sky/sun is blown out. Now I see the shutter was too long. Well, that's what I get for shooting without sleep.

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AuthorThread
 09/19/2011 02:32:15 AM
Great environmental portrait! I'm surprised it didn't do better!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/17/2011 08:54:51 PM
Wow! So good! I love that this is not just another silhouette shot and that you can see his face. Really good job!
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 09/12/2011 06:25:57 PM
Very engaging portrait - great use of the light.
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 09/12/2011 11:12:52 AM
Great photo. Such a sincere portrait that's really well executed with managing all the light. Nice stuff.
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