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GSH
5th of August 2006 (Sat), 12:22
Why some people insist on headlights during the day i'll never know. Perhaps it's a Volvo in disguise....Actually it's a Spice SE90C, driven by Mike Wilds.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6524c.jpg

A Spice SE88C without lights, thus helping the assorted photographers camped on the Luffield terrace. It was something of a POTN mini-invasion :lol:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6461C.jpg

If only the Royal Mail were as quick as this car...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6467c.jpg

And now on to the James Hunt Trophy for F1 Cars with GP Masters..

Possibly one of the most recognisable F1 cars ever, the JPS Lotus 77. This particular car is driven by Chris Locke & carries the name of Mario Andretti. Sadly it didn't finish the race.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6597c.jpg

If only they sponsored a current F1 team. Imagine the Grid Girls ;)

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6599c.jpg

Ok, so i just had to post this one next :lol:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6610c.jpg

The 2nd place car. A Brabham BT42 driven by Manfredo Rossi

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6633c.jpg

One of F1's greatest non-starters, the Amon F101. This car retired from the 1974 Spanish GP, then failed to start the next 3 races. The team then ran out of money and gave up. Rather appropriately, it failed to finish this race too, although it did take 11th place in race 2.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Silverstone%20Classic/IMG_6609c.jpg

Apologies for the repetetive angles. Those of you familiar with Silverstone will understand i think :rolleyes:
JurekB
5th of August 2006 (Sat), 18:20
NIce shots, I'm hoping to get down to Silverstone next weekend for the Masters Series which should be pretty good.

Did you have any problems with your exposures due to cars having their headlights on or is it not such an issue in daylight?
davidk
6th of August 2006 (Sun), 02:16
Very cool JPS f1 car! Ive seen that exact one over here on the other side of the world in Long Beach. :)
Jimages
8th of August 2006 (Tue), 09:46
You can get around the head lights causing problems with exposure by shooting in manual as opposed to tv/av
GSH
8th of August 2006 (Tue), 11:59
You can get around the head lights causing problems with exposure by shooting in manual as opposed to tv/av

I know :)

And if i could be bothered, i'd do it :lol:
Dave_G
9th of August 2006 (Wed), 13:54
I know :)

And if i could be bothered, i'd do it :lol:

you ever tried Custom Function 4, Geoff?

in some cases you can get around Volvoesque habits with that, not always though.
GSH
9th of August 2006 (Wed), 16:00
you ever tried Custom Function 4, Geoff?

in some cases you can get around Volvoesque habits with that, not always though.


CFn 4-3 is a permanent fixture on my 40D /2 ;)
Dave_G
9th of August 2006 (Wed), 19:04
You need a 40D. Mine rocks. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

(that was a random IMG tag then paste, god knows what it will turn out as)
Dave_G
9th of August 2006 (Wed), 19:04
it worked. perfick
PeteDyer
10th of August 2006 (Thu), 11:44
Wish my mail arrived in one of those...
Dqri86
10th of August 2006 (Thu), 13:42
mmmmmmmm, exxxxcellent.