Last night concluded the 2009/2010 Twilight Road Series sponsored by the (link) Reno Wheelmen. I have been shooting the cycling club events here in Reno for several seasons now.
One of the biggest challenges is how do I keep growing as a photographer when I shot the same venue? Perspective.
Last night I went out with my flash gear but the light was so nice I shoot until Twilight using available light. So armed with nice light I played a lot with perspective. I moved around the course to shoot. Some Images I took from a high vantage point, some low. Sometimes I held the camera horizontal, others vertical, and others on a 45°. These turned out to be my very favorite images.
Jordon McElroy Riding for Paco's Nikon D3 | 70-200 f/2.8 | 1/1000 sec f/5.6 ISO 200
Reno Wheelmen | Nkon D3 | 70-200 f2.8 | 1/800 sec f/5.6 ISO 200
I like both of these images. The top image of Jordon was shoot from standing on a sign to get higher up. The second shot low with the camera tilted for perspective.
It has been a fun year.
To see other images from this event please click here: http://www.thomascompton.com/galleries/Road_Cycling/20100831/
Thanks for following along,
Tommy
The Mighty Tour de Nez rolled into town last week. What a great event.
The 3 Stage Tour started with an Individual Time Trial in Sparks, Nevada. This was followed by The Winfield Park Criterium in downtown Reno, Nevada and concluded with a Village Criterium at Northstar at Tahoe.
I will be showing you my favorites but if you would like to see more please click on this link to view all my event galleries from the Tour de Nez. Link to Galleries
I walked the course starting at The Nugget in Sparks. I found a corner where I had natural light from the west to side light the riders but also elected to use on camera flash.
Note: to view these images in a large format please click on the image with your mouse.
Thea Rosa of Cool, CA Stage One 2010 Tour de Nez. Nikon D3 | 1/800th | f/5.6 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
The athletes that compete belong to the US Handcycle Association. To learn more about the sport, the athletes and how you can help please visit their site (Link). To learn about Tour Director Tim Hileon’s vision for this event please visit the Tour de Nez web site at this (link).
Kent Gillis of Sacramento Stage One | Nikon D3 | 1/1250th sec | f 5.6 | ISO 200 | Flash TTL
There was also a Women’s Pro and Men’s Pro field.
Turdy Bjornsen of The Davis Bike Club | Nikon D3 | 1/1250th sec | f/3.5 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
Katerina Nash of Truckee Stage One 2010 Tour de Nez | Nikon D3 | 1/1000th sec | f/3.5 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
Then the Under 23 Juniors
Alredo Cruz of Herbalife LaGrange on Course Stage One 2010 Tour de Nez | Nikon D3 | 1/1250th sec f/5.6 | ISO 200 | On Camer Flash TTL
Pro 1-2 Males:
Jared Barrilleaux of California Giant Berry Farms | Nikon D3 | 1/500th sec | f/5.0 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
Day two consisted of a Downtown Criterium in Reno, Nevada. The riders rode through parts of the West Street District and Winfield Park.
Master’s 35/45 were first up followed by Handcycle, Women’s Pro, and at 7:30 pm the Pro Men.
Steve Thompson of Kinetic Cycles on The Start Line, Stage Two Master's Road Race 2010 Tour de Nez | Nikon D3 | 1/320th sec | f/5.6 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
Bubba of Team Clover on His Way to Victory | Nikon D3 | 1/200th sec | f/5.6 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
Women's Pro Field Stage Two 2010 Tour de Nez | Nikon D3 | 1/500th sec | f/5.6 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash TTL
Women's Pro Field on Sierra Street | Nikon D3 | 1/30th Sec | f/22 | ISO 200 | On Camera Flash
Men's Pro 1-2 during Stage Two | Nikon D3 | 1/800th Sec | f/8.0 | ISO 4000 | On Camer Flash TTL
Daniel Katz of Now M.S. Society Stage Two | Nikon D3 | 1/80th Sec | f/5.6 | ISO 800 | Slow Rear Sync Flash
Stage Three was held in the Village at Northstar at Tahoe. What a great venue. Cobbled avenues, nice people, great hosts – Wow
Jordon McElroy on The Village Climb Northstar at Tahoe | Nikon D3 | 1/1000th Sec | f/8.0 | ISO 200 | Two Off Camera Small Strobes
Mark Trujillo of Team Clover Master's Road Race | Nikon D3 | 1/2000th Sec | f/5.0 | ISO 320 | Auto FP Flash Mode 2 Off Camera Strobes
The Futures of Women's Cycling | Nikon D3 | 1/800th Sec | f/5.6 | ISO 250 | Auto FP Flash Mode 2 Off Camera Strobes
The Village at Northstar Women's Pro Road Race | Nikon D3 | 1/640th Sec | f/5.6 | ISO 320 | Auto FP Flash Mode 2 Off Camera Stobes
Katerina Nash on Her Way to Victory | Nikon D3 | 1/1000th Sec | f/6.3 | ISO 320 | Auto FP Flash Mode 2 Off Camera Strobes
Paul Mach of Team Bissell Leading the Field | Nikon D3 | 1/1250th Sec | f/8.0 | ISO 400 | No Flash
Riders Cresting The Climb | Nikon D3 |1/1000th Sec | f/5.6 | ISO 250 | No Flash
Team Clover 2010 Tour de Nez Village Road Race | Nikon D3 | 1/1250th Sec | f/6.3 | ISO 320 | No Flash
Image of Riders Village Pro Road Race | Nikon D3 | 1/160th Sec | f/5.6 | ISO 500 | No Flash Dark Conditions
To take my final image I was sitting on a hay bale in the “Fall Zone.” If a rider would have gone down, I would have to jump out of the way. Have to live dangerously to get this angle. The riders are going 45-50 as they enter the turn.
I hope my images gave you the flavor of the event. It is an amazing Bike Race. Speed, Color, Effort and Agony. I love this sport.
More later,
Tommy
