Motocross Freestyle Jumps
97 worksFirst upload: May 2017Peak: 2025Last 12 months: 25
📝 Description
The images depict motocross freestyle athletes performing aerial stunts against the sky. Photographers are drawn to this subject because the high contrast between the dark machinery and the bright background isolates the rider, emphasizing the geometric forms of the jump. The shots vary in perspective, capturing different acrobatic maneuvers such as backflips and handstands while suspended in mid-air. These scenes document a specific discipline within extreme sports where gravity is temporarily defied. A shared visual motif unites the group: the separation of the rider from the motorcycle during flight.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors, primarily in urban areas or specialized extreme sports venues. Dubna and Volgograd are mentioned as locations for performances.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 15:00 and 18:00 (48% of frames)
Based on 69 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
The optimal shooting time is the second half of the day, with peak activity at 17:00. Hours from 12:00 to 14:00 are also popular due to bright light sufficient for capturing details.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: July, May, August
Based on 69 frames with camera data
The best season is summer and early autumn. Shooting most often occurs in July (28 frames), May (16), and August (7), corresponding to the open motorsport event season.
🎒 Gear
A telephoto lens is needed for capturing jumps: a focal length of 70 mm or more was used in 59% of frames (median 85 mm). A tripod is not required; fast camera autofocus is important.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Nikon D5100 5Canon EOS 70D 5Olympus OM-1 5Nikon D750 4Nikon D5300 4Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 7Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro 6AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED 3Canon RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM 3Canon EF 70-200 mm F/2.8 L USM 2
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/1600 (1/3200 – 1/640)Aperture f/5 (f/3.5 – f/8)ISO 200 (100 – 500)Focal length 85 mm (32 – 150)
Based on 61 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
The key parameter is shutter speed: 95% of frames were shot faster than 1/500 s (median 1/1600 s) to freeze motion. Aperture f/5, ISO 200.
⚠️ Good to know
Shooting extreme sports requires safety precautions: stay at a safe distance from the jump zone and monitor the venue perimeter. Events often take place during warm weather.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Use continuous shooting to capture the peak of the jump.
- Keep focus on the helmet or pilot's face for maximum sharpness.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Olympus OM-1, Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro, 1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 200, 90 mm
- 🔇 87% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 87% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 17 works reached the finals. Best contest: Active Sports 2026
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Милена Полтавец 13Евгений Седов 6Tatyana 5Сергей Кульков 5Лоскутов Илья 3
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 73🇧🇾 BY 6🇧🇷 BR 3🇺🇦 UA 1🇰🇿 KZ 1
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