Of races and rooster tails

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Of races and rooster tails

Postby stubbsy on Sat May 12, 2012 8:29 pm

Once a year a race in the Offshore Superboat Challenge is held in Newcastle, with the race heading out to sea from Newcastle Harbour. This year it was the only race held outside of Queensland. Here are a few from race day (more HERE).

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Re: Of races and rooster tails

Postby biggerry on Sun May 13, 2012 11:46 pm

Nice session Peter, the last is my favourite but feels a bit over saturated from my end. I wish that helio was backlit against teh sky rather than the building! Any option to get lower for this shot?

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Re: Of races and rooster tails

Postby surenj on Mon May 14, 2012 10:37 pm

Hi Peter,

The last would be stellar if you had the background blurred to make the boats and the helicopter standout.
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Re: Of races and rooster tails

Postby stubbsy on Wed May 16, 2012 8:11 pm

surenj wrote:The last would be stellar if you had the background blurred to make the boats and the helicopter standout.

Funny you should say that Suren. I have already tried it and failed. it was too damn hard to blur around the helicopter without blurring the blades etc
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Re: Of races and rooster tails

Postby surenj on Thu May 17, 2012 12:20 am

Peter,
I was hinting that you use the 200 f2.8

Re: PS, I reckon it's doable, but will take significant time to make it look realistic.
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Re: Of races and rooster tails

Postby aim54x on Thu May 17, 2012 10:13 am

Great shots....

in regards to selective blurring...try Focal Point.
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