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gmen
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 16:00
Seems like an eternity, but at last the speedway season is here again.

A few pics from the first meeting... and a couple of images from the press day a couple of days beforehand (the light was somewhat better ;) )

The two new lead riders romp to victory...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy000.jpg

One of my favourite angles...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy001.jpg

An early example of the 'holy grail' (all four riders in the same pic)...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy002.jpg

The home riders leading out in formation...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy003.jpg

Some speedway symmetry...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy004.jpg

...and some seriously burning rubber...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy005.jpg

A new angle on practice day (thanks to the stepladders)...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy007.jpg

A more conventional shot (keeping an eye on the background)...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy008.jpg

Another new angle with the 300mm...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy009.jpg

...and another conventional one to finish...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/speedy010.jpg

Ta for looking! (Apologies for the repost of a couple of these pics)

---- Gavin
Stav_98
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 16:19
Crackin' shots as always GMEN...good to see you've not lost your touch through the chilly months
JennB
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 17:01
Gavin, you are truly the best sports shooter...definitely versatile!:) Fantastic shots as always!
peacock
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 17:05
Gavin, you are truly the best sports shooter...definitely versatile!:) Fantastic shots as always!

I agree , you are the man !

when did they start putting the suppressors on the back:confused: no more rooster tails.
Simon Harrison
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 17:09
I've been looking forward to these Gavin. Some great individual shots from the press day, but I prefer the racing shots for the stories that they tell.

Cheers,

Simon.

PS I didn't realise that the Peli case was big enough to fit step ladders in:lol: ;)
musicmate
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 17:29
Superb shots Gavin i tried a few at the Sheffield Tigers last year & had a Brilliant time its a great sport.

Steve
LMP
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 18:18
Very nice, very sharp. Lovin # 4
Dale Miller
20th of March 2006 (Mon), 22:31
Great shots. I wish speedway was more popular here in the US!
gmen
21st of March 2006 (Tue), 03:58
Crackin' shots as always GMEN...good to see you've not lost your touch through the chilly monthsCheers Stav_98! ;) I have to admit it took me until about Heat 10 (of 15) to get a decent image... :lol: I'd forgotten how much you have to work the angles to get more than one bike in the shots!

---- Gavin
Ian_H
21st of March 2006 (Tue), 06:00
Very nice indeed :D absolutley cracking set of shots Gavin


Cheers
Ian
gmen
21st of March 2006 (Tue), 19:40
Gavin, you are truly the best sports shooter...definitely versatile!:) Fantastic shots as always!:o Thanks Jenn ;) I enjoy a bit of variation... keeps me on my toes!

---- Gavin
Dave_G
21st of March 2006 (Tue), 20:28
Nice work Gavin

Can see a bit of high ISO work going on there in the first couple, but still awesome shots! I'd kill my own left nut twice (!) do shoot the stuff posted here. So cool 8)
superdiver
22nd of March 2006 (Wed), 14:33
Dude, do you EVER get a less the perfect shot!?!?!?

Just freaking perfect stuff!
Croasdail
22nd of March 2006 (Wed), 14:36
seems as you have slipped right back into the saddle without missing a beat. Nice as ever. Cheers.
gmen
23rd of March 2006 (Thu), 08:13
I agree , you are the man !

when did they start putting the suppressors on the back:confused: no more rooster tails.They've had the supressors for a while now... but I have to say they're handy if you're shooting from the outside of the track looking in... keeps some of the shale off the camera!

---- Gavin
gmen
24th of March 2006 (Fri), 10:50
I've been looking forward to these Gavin. Some great individual shots from the press day, but I prefer the racing shots for the stories that they tell.

Cheers,

Simon.

PS I didn't realise that the Peli case was big enough to fit step ladders in:lol: ;):lol: Thanks Simon (and thanks for the PM too)... it's good that the season is underway again... just can't wait for the light to improve so I can pull the longer glass out... and make the most of those ladders ;)

---- Gavin
DwightMcCann
24th of March 2006 (Fri), 11:22
I think this is where we met ... just before you got me educated about cricket!
Simon Harrison
24th of March 2006 (Fri), 11:24
:lol: Thanks Simon (and thanks for the PM too)... it's good that the season is underway again... just can't wait for the light to improve so I can pull the longer glass out... and make the most of those ladders ;)

---- Gavin

Hope the info in the PM is of some use to you.

Cheers,

Simon.
gmen
27th of March 2006 (Mon), 16:25
Nice work Gavin

Can see a bit of high ISO work going on there in the first couple, but still awesome shots! I'd kill my own left nut twice (!) do shoot the stuff posted here. So cool 8)Cheers Dave.... I'm gonna hang on to my nuts ta very much... these are shot at jolly old ISO3200... but I prefer to work without flash if at all possible... the big bursts of bright light only serve to freeze the motion... OR you end up shooting a slightly lower shutter speed and 'achieving' a totally pants slow sync effect...

---- Gavin