December 28th, 2023
A full day of Cyclocross racing – all categories, all ages. A day of mud, music and fun!
What was good, or easy
The mood was very positive despite the coldish weather. The first categories (master amateurs) were great to get familiar with the different parts of the circuit, which offered many interesting perspectives, landscapes, and compositional opportunities.
In the afternoon, the low sun provided a nice, warm tone to the pictures.
What was bad, or hard
Neither bad nor hard; but taking nice shots of the crucial moments of the various races required a lot of walking (running, mostly). Of course, this was especially true in the morning. In the afternoon I could predict more effectively what would happen, and reduce the KMs walked. Experience is key!
Any surprise, good or bad
I did not have specific expectations – I was purposefully ignorant, to let work the mood and the scene rather than work it beforehand. And it worked quite well.
A few numbers
Pictures shot: about 1500.
Final output: about 40 pics.
Equipment: The usual. Olympus Em1mkII, Em1mkIII. Zuiko 12–40 f2.8, Lumix 35–100 F2.8.
Finally, pictures!
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