Equestrian photography

Borderfox

Sunday 1st February
Hi everybody, I have this weekend off and I have organised with the owners of the yard where my Horse is to bring some people from Boards.ie up to take some shots of Horses close up. Itinerary would be to meet up at 12 and have a bit of a health and safety chat about being around Horses, then move into the stables and I can give some advice about shooting the sort of pictures that most of you have seen from myself (dark, moody and with the Horse nearly separated from the background) then some more advice on what sort of static shots that buyers want from a portrait (head and full) then we will move up to the top sand arena where all the photographers will be positioned in the middle of the arena and the Horses will be running around them. I can give advice in term of shutter speeds/ISO/technique to anybody who needs it. All the fields are closed at the moment but I might be able to get them into one of the smaller ones for 10-15 minutes.

I have two Horses for the day, Spirit (white) and Rogue (Brown) so there is enough of a variety in the colours to satisify everybody.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithjack/sets/72157594159133665/

We can retire to the local pub afterwards and have a coffee and have a look at some of the pictures taken during the day and maybe talk about processing and the different ways to go about it.

Max people for the day is 10 and I have to be very strict about this

1: Thonda
2: Covey
3: Paulw
4: fazeal
5: Mart Max
6: Ballyman
7: Darren
8: Dink
9: Qwertz
10: Jemmy

Paulw

I'd love to attend (if available). Always fun with the horses.

dakar

Saturday or Sunday, Keith?

Borderfox

Just edited it for this Sunday, the yard is very busy on Saturday.

fazeal

im game for it.

MartMax

Count me in Keith

Almost a year now (well about 9 months) since you introduced me to equestrian photography. Was a great experience back then!

Ballyman

Hi Keith

Stick my name down for this if there is room please.

dakar

I'd love to but will have to pass.

Different kind of horsepower calls on Sunday.
4 wheeled wrc cars instead of 4 legs!

Thanks for the offer

AnimalRights

dakar wrote: »

I'd love to but will have to pass.

Different kind of horsepower calls on Sunday.
4 wheeled wrc cars instead of 4 legs!

Thanks for the offer

My Polish mate from Cavan mentioned this....any more details?

dakar

Don't want to hijack this thread so I'll stick up some more details on the thread over in Expeditions.

RHD

would love to go , sounds like a fantastic idea but can't make it this time ! Looking forward to seeing the photos of the day !

Borderfox

I always enjoy everybodies different take on what I see nearly every day

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/415812493_10416b68af.jpg

GristlyEnd

If there's any room left I'll take a spot. Be good to dust of the 300mm again.

and thanks for organising.

ThOnda

Count me in, well, you already did :-)

Jemmy

Great idea Keith!

I'd have called up just to say hi but stuck working sunday.
Have fun, looking foward to seeing the pics you may put them up here!

Borderfox

Thats 7 so far, thanks for the replies. Jemmy you up in Broadmeadows at the weekend doing inter schools?

Jemmy

Borderfox wrote: »

Thats 7 so far, thanks for the replies. Jemmy you up in Broadmeadows at the weekend doing inter schools?

Yep, great fun! There is only so much excited screaming school kids you can take over the winter!

What you been up to?

Borderfox

PR and a lot of commercial (shots for websites)

Damn it! Would have loved to go on that. its the one weekend I am not in Ireland!

Ah well, have fun anyway!

Jemmy

Borderfox wrote: »

PR and a lot of commercial (shots for websites)

Oh cool, nearly bought my own camera back before christmas to try do a few nixers myself but ended up putting the money to head off to New Zealand instead!


Sorry off topic, guys and girls he really knows his stuff I get your name down quick!
Great opportunity.

kensutz

Keith stick me in for this if possible.

Fionn

oh my,
pity i couldn't travel to this!! it'd be interesting, unfortunately or fortunately, I'm working for the Government and the Country that day !
hope everyone has a enjoyable time

Covey

Thanks Keith , I'm in was great last year.

T.

Dink

OMG, can't believe I nearly missed this. Can I skid into 9th place.. Pretty please??? Damn football last night kept me off the net! Really enjoyed it last Keith, thanks for organising round 2!

bovril

Sounds like a great day. Unfortunately I'm not around. Maybe next time. Hope you all have a good one

kensutz

Actually I just remembered I have a match to play on Sunday. Damn it!!:pac:

GristlyEnd

Dink wrote: »

OMG, can't believe I nearly missed this. Can I skid into 9th place.. Pretty please??? Damn football last night kept me off the net! Really enjoyed it last Keith, thanks for organising round 2!

Yeah! finally get to see the D700. Don't forget it now.

Dink

As if I'D forget!!! Muhahaha!

Borderfox

Tis done Dink, pity Ken

sasar

Whereabouts is this? Would love to join, but haven't got a car..

Borderfox

The yard is clearly visible in the centre of this map, the location is m50/New N2/blanchardstown exit/old n2/turn right at Coolquay Lodge pub/continue down road for approx 2 miles/Equestrian Centre on left Thornton Park

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dublin+ireland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=15.962437,45.263672&ie=UTF8&ll=53.474114,-6.34321&spn=0.008723,0.019226&t=h&z=16

NORTH1

Sick, Bloody christening this sunday down the country, and I'm out that direction most Sundays, up the road at broadmeadows.

I would love if the group that goes post up the tips they learned or found most usefull.

Brian

countryjimbo

Really enjoyed this last year, unfortunately can't make it this Sunday. Maybe next time Keith, thanks for the offer.

Borderfox

NORTH1 wrote: »

Sick, Bloody christening this sunday down the country, and I'm out that direction most Sundays, up the road at broadmeadows.

I would love if the group that goes post up the tips they learned or found most usefull.

Brian

If its any consolation Brian, I will be working in Broadmeadows the following weekend so feel free to drop up. I am shooting and printing on site.

Keith

ThOnda

There is still one free space in my car, if anybody wants a lift. PM me for details.

qwertz

The last two times were good fun. The first one was freezing cold, the second one gave me the sunburn of the decade. I'd like to come along if you still have a free slot.

Borderfox

One more slot left

Jemmy

Could I take the last place?
Pm sent, just to check with you!

Borderfox

All places filled many thanks everybody and the weather looks fine for Sunday.

I will have all my gear with me so any other Canon heads can feel free to try whatever they like.

Canon 1dmk3
Canon 5d
Canon 15mm f2.8 fisheye
Canon 24-70 f2.8L
Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS L
Canon 85mm f1.8
Canon 85mm f1.2L
Canon 50mm f1.4
Canon 135mm f2L
Canon 100mm Macro f2.8 (Thonda)
Canon 17-40 f4L (Thonda )

I will have some flashes with me (2x580exII) and the remote camera triggers that I use also. I will bring the laptop for later on and can upload some of the shots from the day and give mine and other peoples opinion on what looks good and what doesnt and why thats so.

qwertz

That's weird. I click your link, it shows the equestrian centre for half a second and then moves to Dublin CC.

Borderfox wrote: »

The yard is clearly visible in the centre of this map, the location is m50/New N2/blanchardstown exit/old n2/turn right at Coolquay Lodge pub/continue down road for approx 2 miles/Equestrian Centre on left Thornton Park

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dublin+ireland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=15.962437,45.263672&ie=UTF8&ll=53.474114,-6.34321&spn=0.008723,0.019226&t=h&z=16

Borderfox

How about this one?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dublin+ireland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=15.962437,45.263672&ie=UTF8&ll=53.474114,-6.34321&spn=0.008723,0.019226&t=h&z=16

Jemmy

Hi everyone,

Really Sorry, sudden change of plans so my place is available.
So snap it up quick guys!

Jemmy

qwertz

Does the same for me. I do remember the location, though. Well, kind of with my trusty Map of Ireland from 1998.

Borderfox wrote: »

How about this one?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dublin+ireland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=15.962437,45.263672&ie=UTF8&ll=53.474114,-6.34321&spn=0.008723,0.019226&t=h&z=16

ThOnda

I'll try to find it.
There'll be 5D, 24-70/2.8L and 50/1.8 of mine also available. Well, one lense of course, the body and the other lense (or borrowed one) will be in use, at least some time.
And yes, I will bring both lenses back - I am scared even to touch them.

Ballyman

Howdy

Is it just a case of turning up at the gate at 12 and asking for you Keith or whats the story?

Borderfox

Meet me in the car park at 12

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=53.473546,-6.341944&spn=0.003314,0.009656&t=h&z=17

Link working now.

This is me on the right

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2317564342_34e5f87ced.jpg

qwertz

The weather is looking good for tomorrow. Just found out that we are hosting a dinner in the evening so I am offering my spot to somebody that doesn't have plans. Keith, thanks for organising the meetup, maybe next time.

Borderfox

No problems Qwertz thanks for letting me know.

ThOnda

So, in 11 hours and 45 minutes at the carpark? :pac:

Borderfox

11 hours and 24 minutes now

mikeanywhere

Borderfox wrote: »

This is me on the right

Phew, glad to told me as it was hard to tell :P :cool:

Have fun today guys!!!