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2008-10-08 10:15 PM

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Subject: Triathlon picture preference
I have been taking pictures of triathlons for a couple of years now, but I have a question. Which of these bike photo angles do you like best? Thanks.

Eric




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(45 angle.jpg)



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2008-10-08 10:41 PM
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Veteran
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
45 degree angle.
2008-10-08 10:47 PM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference

I agree 45 degree.

2008-10-08 11:11 PM
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2008-10-08 11:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
Whichever one makes me look less plump. 
2008-10-08 11:15 PM
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Expert
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
oops, double post.


Edited by froglegs 2008-10-08 11:15 PM

2008-10-08 11:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
Side shot- it's all about the bike!
2008-10-08 11:25 PM
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Extreme Veteran
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
I like the second picture more. I can't tell you why.
2008-10-08 11:33 PM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
I like the90 degre one.... a lot better, the 45could be good fom above, and without people in the background ..... but that 90 is nice.
2008-10-08 11:39 PM
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Expert
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
I'm feeling the side shot. Like the look of the full bike and rider.
2008-10-09 1:41 AM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
I agree with Aaron. I like it when they pan with the rider a bit and blur the backround. It really brings the rider and bike to the forfront and makes it standout more.

2008-10-09 1:42 AM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
Although tri hottie females should be photgraphed from all angles.
2008-10-09 1:43 AM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
triguynewbie - 2008-10-09 2:41 AM

I agree with Aaron. I like it when they pan with the rider a bit and blur the backround. It really brings the rider and bike to the forfront and makes it standout more.

x3.
2008-10-09 7:29 AM
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Champion
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference

I like the 90 vs. the 45, like to see the bike.

hehe also would like to see downloadable images be alot cheaper.

2008-10-09 7:30 AM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
As a triathlete I like #2, as a spectator or fan I would like #1
2008-10-09 7:39 AM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference

#1

 

2008-10-09 7:48 AM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
#2 if the triathlete is far enough into the course to be down into aero position.
2008-10-09 8:05 AM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
Doesn't matter as long as I'm down in aero position, tho I'd prefer side so I can see my bike and my form. Don't take it at the start or end when I'm fiddling with my shoes or ready to dismount.

I agree with dalessit - offer a cheaper version (low res version) of the pics for web use, aka, blogs.

Edited by keyone 2008-10-09 8:07 AM
2008-10-09 8:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
#1 in a landslide.
2008-10-09 8:18 AM
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I like the first one better.

I hate nearly all of the photographs of me in races with one or two exceptions. I HATE pictures of myself on the bike. I look incredibly pathetic!

2008-10-09 8:27 AM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
I like both angles. (why limit yourself to one?)

If you have control over your shutter speed and aperature on your camera, open up your aperature as much as possible to shrink the depth of field (blurs the background more, pops the foreground out). This will also allow you to increase the shutter speed for an even crisper shot.

Nice pictures!

2008-10-09 8:28 AM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
Being greedy and selfish and wanting to see some perfect side shots so I can gauge my in-race position I'd prefer the full on side shot.  I'm always looking for one of those in my race shots but have only ever gotten at most a 45 degree shot.  Which was okay, but I prefer the full on side shot.
2008-10-09 8:32 AM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference

keyone - 2008-10-09 8:05 AM Doesn't matter as long as I'm down in aero position, tho I'd prefer side so I can see my bike and my form. Don't take it at the start or end when I'm fiddling with my shoes or ready to dismount. I agree with dalessit - offer a cheaper version (low res version) of the pics for web use, aka, blogs.

I agree.  As you can see there are varied opinions on the angle, but I'd love a real picture of myself on the bike a ways into the ride.  Every tri-shot I've ever had I'm fiddling or just getting started as keyone says.

Clearly, I understand the logistical challenge that presents.

2008-10-09 8:39 AM
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Champion
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Subject: RE: Triathlon picture preference
Defiitely the first one.
2008-10-09 8:45 AM
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