[quasimotogold]

this morning the 4:50 club was out at 6:30 (on weekend) at Bobcat ridge - Warmer than in Fort Collins to start with, we reach the ridge where a nasty cold wind was blowing... The sunrise was stunning... another excellent ride.

Some pixies....

 

[PBR me!]

That is some quality photography!:thumbsup:

Send that first one in to Dirt Rag!

 

[sprocketjockey9]

Wow, Incredible pic! Beautiful lighting

 

[sgltrak]

Beautiful. Thought about joining you this morning and now I wish I had. Post the first in this thread, as well.

 

[jonny boy]

Everyone else said it - beautiful, thoughtful pictures. Maybe I shoulda done an early ride...

 

[moosehead]

wow, first four shots are the nicest co forum shots of the year. well done.

no way i can get close to capturing that light and clarity trailside. i'm sure getting my fat arse up for sunrise would help as well.

qmoto, any shared tips on camera and low light setup would be much appreciated. thanks again for the stoke, it'll help get us thru winter.

 

[quasimotogold]

thanks guys... low lighting is tricky always...
- stop breathing helps with stabilizing your pictures, especially if you're using an SLR zoom like i do
- try several times: i usually take several shots (if i have time) of the same scene with different settings (manual speed or low light auto mode... flash if necessary)
- i also carry my camera on my chest (some do carry it on their backpack strap), super fast to grab and put back
- i tend to ride fast ahead to prepare my pictures and then catch up with the group...
- 50% of a photo is the background... the rider is a feature like a tree, the moon, rocks, trails...etc but the background is very important

I hope this helps.

see pouch on chest here:

 

[quasimotogold]

what do you mean?

That is some quality photography!:thumbsup:

Send that first one in to Dirt Rag!

maybe i'm not aware, r u talking about the print magazine?

 

[Funrover]

Those pictures are great!

 

[PBR me!]

maybe i'm not aware, r u talking about the print magazine?

Yes, Those are great shots! Typically the only CO shots in dirt rag are from fruita, cb or ?
http://dirtragmag.com/

just a thought...

 

[WKD-RDR]

I need someone to post great pix at this time, I haven't been out on a ride at that time.... ever

 

[jradin]

Awesome pics!

Were you up there Saturday or Sunday? Just wondering how much snow Bobcat got (if your pictures were taken Sunday, then it looks like almost none, which would be strange given the ~two inches I got in old town).

 

[quasimotogold]

you're correct, we were there Saturday morning.... pedaling will just be more sympathetic in the next few days...

 

[jradin]

you're correct, we were there Saturday morning.... pedaling will just be more sympathetic in the next few days...

Well put!

 

[LyNx]

Man I love that trail, best one I rode while there this summer and those are some fantastic photos, great job.:thumbsup: One of my visits I will hopefully hook up with you guys for a ride that early :skep:

 

[mtbmike1]

ditto....

That is some quality photography!:thumbsup:

Send that first one in to Dirt Rag!

These are some of the best MTB shots I've seen anywhere. That first one is my new wallpaper.