HIllclimbing from Harewood

[Simon Harrison]

As ever, I'm fashionably late :p ;) . Here's some of my shots from the first Hillclimb I've visited this year. Great mix of machines on view.

#1 The 1000cc Megapin of Glyn Sketchley approaching Country Corner
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---075.jpg

#2 Mike Smith in a Sylva Striker on the exit of Chippy's
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---294.jpg

#3 A very photogenic Ginetta G4
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---528.jpg

#4 One of my favourite cars - a Mini 1275 GT
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---388.jpg

#5 Husband and wife team on a classic BMW sidecar outfit
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---364.jpg

#6 Locking up the unloaded front
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---050.jpg

#7 OMS single seater at the entry to Farmhouse Bend
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---463.jpg

#8 The sponsors car getting it a bit wide on the exit of Farmhouse
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Harewood06Aug/06-08-06---549.jpg

All taken with a 1D classic + 300 mm f4 L IS (some with a 1.4 TC attached). Shutter speed no greater than 1/320s.

Full gallery can viewed on my website (link in sig), and as usual any comments or feedback are most welcome.

Cheers,

Simon.

[musicmate]

excellent shots Simon that Ginetta G4 is a great looking Car.

[Edge]

Another cracking set of shot's Simon. After seeing what excellent crisp shots you are getting with your 300mm F4 I think I will stop saving for a 300 2.8 and buy one myself...... But it still doesn't mean my shots will be as good as yours (doh)

Edge

[Ian_H]

Lovely clean crisp shots as always Simon, thought you'd retired from Harewood ;) something about goblins or was it dwarfs:D :D :p



Cheers
Ian

[Simon Harrison]

thought you'd retired from Harewood ;) something about goblins or was it dwarfs:D :D :p



Cheers
Ian

Armed with a couple of machine guns though......65 shots of one car, and it only made 5 runs up the hill all day :rolleyes: .

A certain 5 litre V8 turbo charged Audi TT lookalike driven by a local farmer tempted me down. Unfortunately, he can't keep driveshafts in the thing at the moment so he made only one timed run, and that was with the boost turned right down to ensure it made it up the hill. Looked and sounded the part though.

Cheers,

Simon.

[Simon Harrison]

Another cracking set of shot's Simon. After seeing what excellent crisp shots you are getting with your 300mm F4 I think I will stop saving for a 300 2.8 and buy one myself...... But it still doesn't mean my shots will be as good as yours (doh)

Edge

Thanks Edge. The 300mm f4 L IS certainly is a very good lens......but Canon's f2.8 version is in a different league and is certainly something to aspire to.

Cheers,

Simon.

[Simon Harrison]

excellent shots Simon that Ginetta G4 is a great looking Car.

Thanks. The G4 is simply stunning. A very simple uncluttered shape that looks gorgeous.

Cheers,

Simon.

[GSH]

Canon's f2.8 version is in a different league and is certainly something to aspire to.



I reckon your 300 F4L is pretty much ideal for battling up & down that hill Simon. I had the 120-300 on the camera all day and it was damn hard work :o

I forgot to let you have a play with the Sigma too, feel free to remind me next time :)

Amazing detail in those shots, particularly #1 with the front suspension showing so clearly, lovely stuff indeed.

[SuzyView]

Your shots are great, but the cars are just adorable! I've never seen so many cars I'd love to play with. Thanks for posting. Nice captures, very sharp. Can tell the cars were going fast, the wheels are smooth.

[Wazza]

Great sharp shots everywhere. Love the details on the drivers faces, showing their emotions.

[RadAL]

wow, great clear and sharp pictures.

[Simon Harrison]

I reckon your 300 F4L is pretty much ideal for battling up & down that hill Simon. I had the 120-300 on the camera all day and it was damn hard work :o

I forgot to let you have a play with the Sigma too, feel free to remind me next time :)

Amazing detail in those shots, particularly #1 with the front suspension showing so clearly, lovely stuff indeed.

Thanks Geoff. That's the problem with hillclimbs - there's always a hill to climb :rolleyes: :p , and it seems to get steeper as the day goes on.

I'll take you up on the offer to try out your Sigma. Bring the TC's with you, as I want to see how it stands up with those fitted as well.

Cheers,

Simon.

[bluebattery70]

Thats a great picture of the GTI. I love that car. I wouldnt mind havin one myself. If u ever get a chance take a test drive in one, ull have fun.

[NukeGM]

Nice pictures, very sharp!