Signalling Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Photo taken at the Canada Grand Prix 2005 held in Montreal last week end. It was my first experience on site and a gorgeous one, the feeling is incredible.
It was pretty hot over the week end with temperature between 30-35°C and over 40°C with humidity.

I took this shot through 2 fences and another one surrounding these signaller on the other side of the race track. I've then decreased contrast and brightness around the square reserved for the signaller to move the flag out.

I probably wont post picture of the cars since we have seen many here and on TL, but I did take 451 pictures that day....it was fun !
Thanks for your comment and sharing.

Nikon D70s
2005/06/10 13:08:26.2
JPEG (8 bits) Normale
Taille de l'image : Grande (3008 x 2000)
Objectif : 28-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focale : 200mm
Mode d'exposition : Priorité ouverture
Mode de mesure : Multizones
1/1000 sec - F/5.6
Sensibilité : ISO 200
Balance des blancs : Lumière du jour
Mode de AF : AF-C

orme, weswang, Sterne, ChrisJ, nwoehnl, jmdaoudal, kajenn, jhm, Galmeida has marked this note useful

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cam (8878) 2005-06-14 22:56

Salut Pierre.
Belle photo pleine d'action et vue inusité.
C'était un peu trop chaud à mon goût,mais que pouvons nous y faire.Pendant ce temps là,je me promenais au jardin botanique pour y respirer un autre parfum.
Je devine que tu as eu beaucoup de plaisir et en espérant visualiser d'autres exploit.
À bientôt
charles

snuggleaphagus (4138) 2005-06-14 22:58

I like the crisp view given by this window in the fence. The framing is incredible and the choice to decrease the contrast and brightness as you describe i think is a very good one.
Well captured and presented beautifully too.

singuanti (15240) 2005-06-14 23:34

Hi Pierre. A nice catch with these guys on the job. I love the sheen of the blue flag. I like how you included the protective fence around them. But the clarity and focus are about as good as it get. 451 shots? You did have fun!

orme (6741) 2005-06-15 0:01

Clever shot, Pierre. Very original. I like how you have framed it with the 'blurred' grey border and the clear bright center. Good contrast. Well done.

jjbach (9101) 2005-06-15 3:36

Great composition Pierre. Stunning clarity and sharpness and amazing DOF. The vivid colours make this picture wonderful. Excellent details!!

Regards John

Sterne (2923) 2005-06-15 4:49

C'est sympa de voir les coulisses de la course (plus que la course elle-même). Le jeu des trames de fils de fer est intéressant sauf peut-être le plus proche... mais je suppose que tu n'as pu faire autrement.
Stéphane.

weswang (18223) 2005-06-15 10:36

Hi Pierre, A good picture to show the supporting guys in the race. I don't watch car races much. If there were an accident, we get to see a clip of accident from TV news. It much be an exciting experience to watch a race in person.
A nice shot of the flag guys. A sharp and clear picture.

nwoehnl (118) 2005-06-15 15:03

Wow, great you got to see the Grand Prix, Pierre, I can imagine that besides the sheer excitement of the event as such it must be an amazing opportunity for photo shooting. I like this photo, kind of a look behind the scenes of the race. Nice study of the signalling folks, and a good graphical effect obtained from the fence pattern, the flag and the 9B sign.

naxius (16679) 2005-06-15 15:24

Bonsoir Pierre,
Très bon ça...J'aime bien leur attitude, ils n'ont pas l'air concentré pour informer les coureurs!
Très bon cadrage mais surtout très bon oeil.
Bravo!
Alex

ChrisJ (69396) 2005-06-16 3:43

Bonjour Pierre

A good sports action photo, with excellent sharpness & color. I like the depth enhancement, by the man with the flag, overlapping the window, which also acts as a frame. Well done!

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-06-16 6:18

C'était un beau grand prix et même si Alonzo n'a pas gagné il y avait du spectacle.
j'aime bien cet "à coté de la course", un joli coup de Zoomm avec une bonne fenêtre sur ces personnages.
A chacun son Drapeau :))
Compliments
jean Michel

kajenn (2323) 2005-06-16 18:59

It's a most spectacular shot, Pierre, from more than one point of view. The subject itself - the people working at the less famous positions and yet so necessary for the race - is very well chosen as an 'in action shot'. The naturally clear and easy readable colors are very vividly and well rendered. But the most spectacular here is the DOF, where you actually got a fence in front of the signalers and somehow in the non-decreased area it's almost not visible! Really remarkable - and with such great sharpness in the center! This most certainly is a winner both regarding how you shot it - I like their attitudes, the blue flag and the large 9B sign - and your post processing. A 3-pointer! Very well done!

danielswalsh (13295) 2005-06-16 22:46

Hi Pierre;

Great shot here... I tried to figure out if you had or hadn't done anything to this shot; being the shaded area around the people. That's how I normally judge a good Post Prodution job- if your asking yourself if it is or isn't a PP job- it's good! Hahaha...

I've been really noticing the clarity in your photos, I don't feel I get that clarity from my Canon... maybe it's just me. I find I'm having to sharpen everything for me to be happy with it.

8 days to go till I'm back in Canada for 2.5 weeks- WOOOHOOO!!!! Hahaha

Cheers buddy,
Dan

jhm (81589) 2005-06-17 2:45

Hi Pierre,
Almost only a work for ladies here, but the sharpness and clarity are formidable lovely.
Good job,
John.

greg64g (11193) 2005-06-17 5:39

Salut Pierre

Ah ces courses doivent etre terrible, j'aime bien ta photo tres graphique, il y a quelques bonnes couleurs comme le bleu du drapeau, qui sont tres agreableS.
greg

jrj (34777) 2005-06-17 6:05

Interesting shot of these guys on the stadion P. Not least kind of strange effect with all these fences around. Well seen detail, good capture

Galmeida (12559) 2005-06-17 6:17

Hello Pierre,
Different and original. Excelent approach and capture with so many details, good colors and contrast. Clear and with good sharpness. The fences give a graphic addition to this interesting composition.

Congratulations.
Fernando

john_c (24635) 2005-06-18 23:54

Very well captured, Pierre. The figures are caught in their act, playing their role, the colours are natural, and the contrast is good. The composition is excellent, considering your adversity regarding the fences. Well thought out and rendered. Regards.

premels (2400) 2005-06-19 4:48

Bonjour Pierre, J'aime bien cette photo. La fenêtre découpée dans le grillage forme une composition originale. En dehors de la personne penchée avec le drapeau, ils ont l'air plutôt désoeuvrés. Le 9B est marrant : une fenêtre numérotée dans une numérotation inconnue.

mumek (17464) 2005-06-27 19:41

Very original and beautiful composition Pierre!
Good colours, details and super light. Thanks for posting
regards
ziggy

Hanssie (9133) 2005-06-29 9:12

Here I like the beautiful "natural" framing, great photo, great one for a paper !

Jeppe (18623) 2005-07-15 18:00

Another fine detail from this even't I never realy been this close - but I know people who drivers several 100 km to watch :-)
I like feeling of a tence moment you captured - thanks Pierre for sharing.

sergecross (3438) 2005-07-20 10:17

Pierre, great picture, i like the flag representation and the people inside, the races are part of life. Continue posting your pictures.
Have a nice day
Sergio

PJE (19333) 2005-08-22 21:04

Pierre I love how this is framed in so nicely. Great work in isolating the rest and focusing in nicely on these men. I love it. Very creative work.

bazal (7898) 2005-09-01 10:22

Bonjour, Pierre.
Je n'avais pas remarqué cette image jusqu'à aujourd'hui, où son côté original et son cadre bien pensé ont attiré mon oeil. Les expressions de personnages, lorsqu'elles sont visibles sont amusantes et la composition est bien pensée. Merci du partage !