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Description
Pardon me for posting the same image I posted earlier to start this sequence, but I don’t think it makes sense without it. This sequence spanned something under 3 seconds and within another 10-15 the horse successfully took the next jump-quite an athlete.
Specific Feedback
These aren’t quite all the images in this span of time, but I hope they are adequate to tell the story. Any feedback on that issue would be appreciated and, of course, any feedback on more technical issues is always welcome.
Technical Details
All images with Sony A1, FE 200-600 @ 289, 270, 261, and 255 mm, monopod, f/9, 1/3200, iso 3200 (way higher than needed). Noise reduction with DxO PureRaw 5, processed in LR & PS CC. Various crops to fit the situation. Lots of background cleanup to remove white tape, people, and assorted other event paraphernalia (this ended right in front of the bigwig viewing area).
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I haven’t had time to respond to your equestrian shots but I have really enjoyed them, and think they are all excellent! This is a great sequence. The rider dealt with it so well and the horse looks a little embarrassed! Nice job of cleaning up distracting elements – none of it is obvious. Hope to see more!!
Wonderful series that tells a story, even the reason for the slip is apparent by the spray of fine, muddy particles.
The young lady looks very confident with no signs of concern for herself or for her horse.
They obviously know each other very well.
I must admit that at first glance I was concerned that an injury to a leg had occurred but that went away after the viewing the third image, and of course after reading your description.
Very nicely done, Dennis!
No distractions for me in any of these images.
Wow! Saw it late - very interesting and the series of images tells the whole story. I have been horse riding for more than forty years (unfortunately I am no longer riding now) and such events could turn bad. Happy they both went through without damage. Excellent sequence! And serious rider (and horse).
Hi Sandy. We’ve tried to get in touch with her, but haven’t had success yet. Lots of suspicion out there these days for people contacting you out of the blue.
