Week 18: Saved from the Archives

Photos of the Week

Week 18 Assignment: Saved from the Archives

This week I wanted to do something a little different and instead of taking new photos, I decided to search through some old images on the hard drives and bring them to light. I have found as a photographer who takes many thousands of images each year, there are many great images that nobody gets to see but myself. I guess not everything can make it into a print or onto a website, but I am going to try to change that.

The horse racing photos are from a few years back, in 2006, when I tried to go to the Emerald Downs track at least once a year. I have missed the last couple, but am sure to make it down this year. It is a lot of fun to make some cheap bets on your favorite horse, mine just happened to be #7 this race. I love to take action panning shots showing a lot of motion, while trying to keep the subject in focus. This is a technique that takes a lot of practice, and it is always a nice surprise when one turns out the may you like.

The first image is from a seperate race, but I really liked how it turned out. The motion of the lights and all the horses legs in motion and in the air. The next five images are from my #7 horses race showing progression towards the finish line and winning the race. Always a good day at the track when you have a winner.

Coming Next:

Week 19 Assignment: New Lens!