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Published: 2007-08-07 14:36:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 975; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 0
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Description This is not as sharp or focused as I would like it to be, but it was a hard shot to get. The lens did not do the chute justice, it's super steep, about 75 degrees. I could not walk down it or up. The only way down was to ride it or fall. I had to climb down a short way while holding on to a woody branch of a tree root in one hand to hold me up and the camera in the other hand to shoot. The fisheye lens actually got my head into the shot which I did not intend but liked the way it changed the whole composition. Anyway here it is, bloody hell it was hard.
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Comments: 28

Deere [2007-08-10 19:20:15 +0000 UTC]

I have the same problem with drops too, never EVER as steep in shot.

What lens is this?

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neetrith In reply to Deere [2007-08-12 14:43:46 +0000 UTC]

This is shot with a Peleng fisheye lens, It's totally manual and hard to get used to but it's worth it when a good one shines through, which is about one to every 200 shots ride on man..................................

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jurelazo [2007-08-08 22:33:48 +0000 UTC]

nice angle

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neetrith In reply to jurelazo [2007-08-10 12:30:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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pshemeknott [2007-08-08 17:34:42 +0000 UTC]

Very nice shoot

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neetrith In reply to pshemeknott [2007-08-10 12:30:32 +0000 UTC]

glad ya dig

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mygreymatter [2007-08-08 04:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Do you ski too? I know a lot of bikers tend to. Your description of what you had to do reminds me of how impressed I always am watching Warren Miller films - the skiers themselves are impressive but the cameramen are on the same terrain and keeping the picture in focus. That takes talent!

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neetrith In reply to mygreymatter [2007-08-10 12:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks so much I used to ski alot (I was a ski bum native to Colorado) and know of the films, that is a huge compliment. I don't ski anymore and am rooted firmly in the desert. skiing is very costly these days and I just can't take the snow anymore............

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Geronimo68 [2007-08-07 21:58:05 +0000 UTC]

love it ...looks like loads of fun... where exactly is that anywyas?

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neetrith In reply to Geronimo68 [2007-08-10 12:59:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks, it's in Deer Valley (northern Utah)

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Geronimo68 In reply to neetrith [2007-08-10 21:58:44 +0000 UTC]

sweet I hear you ahve really great riding down there. what is the terrain mainly like?

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Geronimo68 In reply to Geronimo68 [2007-08-13 06:07:18 +0000 UTC]

hmm.... I wil lhave to come down and check it out one day

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neetrith In reply to Geronimo68 [2007-08-12 14:53:37 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's varied. We have just about everything (except rain forests)

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photoboy1002001 [2007-08-07 21:20:48 +0000 UTC]

great capture. have not seen you around in awhile. i am about to leave for the galapagose islands with my parents. will have tuns of pics when i get back. take care. keep up the good work.

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neetrith In reply to photoboy1002001 [2007-08-08 13:54:39 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks man, have a great time, but if your going to go there you have to learn how to spell it Galapagos ....................

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vladxc [2007-08-07 19:49:38 +0000 UTC]

great shot


nice gap there

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neetrith In reply to vladxc [2007-08-10 12:59:26 +0000 UTC]

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Rowerka [2007-08-07 18:41:31 +0000 UTC]

I love itt... it's beautiful, I would like to be me on this bicycle...

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neetrith In reply to Rowerka [2007-08-10 13:21:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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jerryhazard [2007-08-07 16:47:08 +0000 UTC]

It's a great comp bro... wide angles are notorious for destroying the steep effect, but the angle of view makes up for it I think.

Man, now I have to go ride after work!

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neetrith In reply to jerryhazard [2007-08-10 13:01:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks man, by all means ride on Hey, by the way. Can you send me a link to that chest harness camera thing you use? I love those shots

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jerryhazard In reply to neetrith [2007-08-11 04:13:38 +0000 UTC]

no problem bro - here's the manufacturer's site, this link should go right to the product:
[link] RODUCT_SUB_ID=

you have to sort of "rig" it, to keep in place up high, but I'm sure you'll figure something out.... hope this helps!

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Shadowlamb [2007-08-07 15:25:42 +0000 UTC]

I like it...

But you are right, it looks like a very VERY moderate slope indeed. But I don't think you would contemplate moderate slopes.

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neetrith In reply to Shadowlamb [2007-08-10 13:02:06 +0000 UTC]

thanks , The older I get the more I contemplate moderate slopes

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Shadowlamb In reply to neetrith [2007-08-11 04:28:57 +0000 UTC]

That, my dear, is probably not a bad thing. In times like this the question must be asked: how much do I really love my hips and knees???

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Konijntje [2007-08-07 15:23:26 +0000 UTC]

I've got the same problem when photographing drops....they NEVER look close to how steep they actually are.

This is great....looks like tons of fun!!

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neetrith In reply to Konijntje [2007-08-10 13:22:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you got any suggestions of lenses to try? keep on ridin....................................................

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Konijntje In reply to neetrith [2007-08-10 16:29:01 +0000 UTC]

I know what NOT to try...10mm.
I got in 24 miles on the trails last weekend....and I'm about to go do some more this afternoon!
Got some good rides coming up in a few weeks at Flat Rock Ranch and the Madrone trail at Canyon lake. I always take my camera but never get photographs as good as yours!

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