No EXIF Episode Two from the 2015 XC World Cup - Video

Apr 14, 2016 at 11:05
by Hoshi Yoshida  
No EXIF Episode II: XC World Cup captured with a 35mm fixed lens

by whyex
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No EXIF - Episode II - The XC World Cup watched through the lens of a LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4. Portraits of Marco Fontana, Julian Absalon, Nino Schurter, Jaroslav Kulhavy, Jose Hermida, Jolanda Neff, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Adelheid Morath, Julie Bresset etc.

Julie Bresset had a hard time getting back to the level she used to be a couple of years ago. She is recovering slowly but consistently.
  Julie Bresset had a hard time getting back to the level she used to be a couple of years ago. She is recovering slowly but consistently.

Adelheid Morath is one of the candidates for the german olympic team.
  Adelheid Morath is one of the candidates for the German Olympic team.

a sniper shot while Thomas Frischknecht was tucking his bedclothes into the caravan
  A sniper shot while Thomas Frischknecht was tucking his bedclothes into the caravan.

Marco Fontana in chill mode after a day of practice
  Marco Fontana in chill mode after a day of practice.

Jose Hermida warming up in the team tent
  Jose Hermida warming up in the team tent.

Spectators trying to get shots from Hermida warming up
  Spectators trying to get shots from Hermida warming up.

Benno putting the transponder on Kulhavy s bike
  Benno putting the transponder on Kulhavy's bike.

Jolanda Neff and Catherine Pendrelin the start box in Lenzerheide
  Jolanda Neff and Catherine Pendrel in the start box in Lenzerheide.

La grande dame of MTB Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesj
  'La grande dame' of MTB Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesja.

Can t tell you what kind of exercise Nino Schurter is doing here
  Can't tell you what kind of exercise Nino Schurter is doing here...

Jaroslav Kulhavy streching He has definitely long legs.
  Jaroslav Kulhavy streching: He has definitely long legs.

Miguel Martinez is a legend from the 90s and still racing
  Miguel Martinez is a legend from the 90s and still racing.

Aaron Gwin is watching the U23 womens race with Jenny Rissveds being in the lead.
  Aaron Gwin is watching the U23 women's race, with Jenny Rissveds being in the lead.

Manuel Fumic in the Dual Slalom course in Lenzerheide.
  Manuel Fumic in the 'Dual Slalom' course in Lenzerheide.

Jaroslav Kulhavy winning on home soil
  Jaroslav Kulhavy winning on home soil.

Nino Schurter winning the Val di Sole World Cup.
  Nino Schurter winning the Val di Sole World Cup.

Catherine Pendrel is being washed
  Catherine Pendrel is being washed.

Julien Absalon also getting washed
  Julien Absalon also getting washed.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is always pretty even dirty.
  Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is always pretty even dirty.

Mathias Flueckiger gasping for air
  Mathias Flueckiger gasping for air.

Nino Schurter crashed on his last lap during an exciting battle with Julian Absalon for the win.
  Nino Schurter crashed on his last lap during an exciting battle with Julian Absalon for the win.

Jose Hermida is always easy no matter how rough the race was
  Jose Hermida is always easy no matter how tough the race was.

my colleagues Vittorio Platania and Matt Delorme
  My colleagues Vittorio Platania and Matt Delorme.

Bike wash zone in Nove Mesto
  Bike wash zone in Nove Mesto.

The back stage before the award ceremony is a no-media zone
  The backstage before the award ceremony is a no-media zone.

The podium shot from behind in Nove Mesto
  The podium shot from behind in Nove Mesto.

Julien Absalon giving autographs
  Julien Absalon giving autographs.

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33 Comments
  • 19 0
 Great shots, great story! Who needs that DSLR to get good shots? I guess it's the same as with bikes; it's the rider that makes the difference.
  • 16 0
 To me, a Leica rangefinder with a wide prime lens is like a totally dialed custom hardtail, while a DSLR is like a full suspension bike straight out of the box. It may perform better, but it's not as elegant or exciting.
  • 6 0
 @scmalex: I like that analogy... but in terms of performing better, I would just say they're different tools for different purposes.
  • 2 0
 @nvonf: Nail on the head.
  • 2 0
 @Macropod: @scmalex: N+1
  • 2 0
 @nvonf: I fully agree, but I meant my analogy specifically in the context of pro sports photography and on a purely technical basis. The truth is that the camera doesn't matter too much, it's more about the artist... or rider Wink
  • 13 2
 I love mountain bike and I love photography, but I choose to photograph something very different than bikes....
www.facebook.com/MacroscopicSolutions
www.flickr.com/photos/107963674@N07

I sometimes shoot bike parts: macroscopicsolutions.com/bike-parts-for-metallurgical-applications
  • 3 1
 This is a legitimate post containing photographs produced by a mountain biker. Why the necessity to down vote? It's somewhat related and it's interesting.
  • 2 0
 @Macropod: Cool pics. I gave props.
  • 2 0
 That's sick, actually!
  • 2 0
 That is awesome dude!
  • 2 0
 @GOrtho: @trialsracer: @zion-i: Thanks guys, my post was down to -1 or -2 when I first shared. I appreciate the support!
  • 1 0
 Damn that's a damn fine gear he's packing. German perfected the hand held range finder with Leica. Too bad it costs the same as a high end mountain bike with top of the line components.

Can't wait to see episode 3~
  • 1 0
 A little different composition for the eyes, I like it. Though I believe the best use of B/W is encompassed in Marco's photo.
  • 2 0
 Are these scans or photos of photos? If the latter, the sharpness of the photos is amazing. Great photoset.
  • 1 0
 They look like digital scans direct from the negatives. These days when you get film developed you can get it on a CD in high res format. That's what I tend to do as it is cheaper and you can evaluate the shots properly and just print the ones that don't suck (so about 1 in 50 for me)
  • 1 0
 Shots look good but I would have rather seen scans of the prints. Half the art of B&W is the printing.

Looks as though he needed to use an orange or red filter.
  • 2 0
 Beautiful. Thanks ex why.
  • 1 0
 Instead of a camera talking about 1 lens and 1 focal length, it should be a bike with 1 gear.
  • 2 0
 More of this please. This is quality content.
  • 2 0
 Cant wait fo 2016 xc season! Anton Cooper all the way!
  • 2 0
 Anton is racing elite this year I believe, so it'll be interesting to see how he goes against the big boys. Bonus is we'll finally get red bull coverage of him racing
  • 1 1
 The thing is you can shoot great pictures with a calculator if you are passionate abut it. Gear never limits passion.
  • 1 0
 kewl!! but Frichi with the loafers and black socks. we're getting old
  • 2 0
 How did Emily Batty do?
  • 3 0
 Emily Batty and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot are always first place in my book. Wink
  • 2 1
 Wow! reading this has just made me realise how cool XC is!!!......
  • 1 0
 Amazing. Do more of these.
  • 1 0
 This is a fantastic series. Keep bringing it!
  • 1 0
 Peaceful
  • 1 0
 Thank you
  • 1 4
 The podium shot from behind requires a telescopic lens lol
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