Morning Workout at Keenland Photo

Photographer’s Note

Two exercise jockey at wook at Keenland Race Track in the early hours of a damp cloudy morning. This was days before of Kentucky Derby in nearby Louisville. Keenland is a beaytiful track and if you are paying a visit do go and watch the morning workouts. Keenland is located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Thanks for taking a look.

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bezkonserwantow (68) 2007-06-04 11:10

I like it :) Great, dynamic shot.
regards
Hanka

melmcree (2261) 2007-06-04 18:24

This photo brings me back to my childhood when my father would take me to the track. I have always been impressed with a horse at full stride. I think you did a great job of showing motion here yet maintaining focus. I love the frame as well.

ekinokswest (2972) 2007-06-04 19:25

thanks for information. It seems it was not day of race and they were practicing. you captured the horses head to head in competition.

Hope to see more horse racing related photos from you

batalay (20680) 2007-06-08 7:57

Hello Dan,

Superb action shot. It's mystifying that 53 of 56 viewers "walked by" this wonderful photograph, and only three awarded it points. In shooting the race, you have followed the horses and captured them in focus, while creating a blur of the background. Since I use a Nikon D70 also, I am always interested in seeing what others achieve with this camera, and you have done very well indeed. Finally, the frame you've "constructed" complements the image.
Warm regards
Bulent

jassy (1065) 2007-06-09 18:50

Hi Dan,
I like this. It's a really great capture of the action. The horses are step-in-step, almost like they are on a chorus line -- and you even caught the front horse with all its hooves off the ground! Yowzers! The image is also crisp and clear, and with great color. A wonderful shot. Congratulations!
Regards, Jackie

jvivar (58) 2007-11-29 22:43

Great picture. I tryed something like that before and I realize how difficult it can be to freeze the head of the jockey and horse while catching the movement in the feet and a blurred background. Moreover, the light in the picture is just right.